Nicely done....

Rating: Null/10 (23 November 2005)

-CONTAINS SPOILERS- Instead of repeating what has already been said, I am going to counter some of the reasons certain users said this move was "horrible". I am just doing this to show they have no idea what they are talking about. First, some were saying the characters in the film did not communicate and spent the whole time arguing. Not true. They all had an attitude because they were all formers prisoners. Name one prisoner that would be happy-go-lucky about the fact they are gonna die. They communicated quite well, and the on-screen chemistry between the characters was intense and realistic. As for saying the crazy testosterone fueled drug dealer started killing people once he found out the numbers were on their back of their necks instead of just asking, I would say watch the movie again. He plainly tells all of the characters simply to turn around, and they run in a panic because he is obviously insane. After watching him pick up Amanda and throw her in a pit of needles, I would be scared to. The truth of the matter is, the only person he killed attacked him first. He simply told the man to turn around, and the man started beating him up out of fear. And how can you say this movie was predictable? Please, no explanation required for that one. Plot holes? If there are any of those, they are rare and unnoticeable as they did a very good job filling in the holes. This movie wasn't low budget like the first one so it's not as interesting? What kind of logic is that I may ask. How does that take away from the fact the movie was well developed, fast paced, gripping, and horrifying? Why compare a movie to its original? The movie is amazing standing alone. The lighting is not as good as Saw? Same grimy feeling, same dark camera, and same sort of angles and shots make it virtually the same feel. I would like one logical reason how this movie at all sucked. My review? This movie has genuinely tense moments, and will keep you guessing until the last frame. The acting is above average, and the Jigsaw character is absolutely chilling. It is fast paced and packs a punch with every scene. I watch motion pictures to be entertained, and this movie certainly did the job. My eyes did not leave the screen the entire film. In fact, it had me leaning towards the screen in a dumb gaze for its short but effective 93 minutes. The cinematography was outstanding as was the directing and dark script. The ideas are truly thought provoking and the setting is disturbing to say the least. The editing was perfect as was the lighting. As far as horror movies go, this is one of the best. Take a look at this one for a bone-chilling good time.