In every way superior to its predecessor in terms of performances, story, characterization, gore, and climax.

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2015)

One of those rare sequels that surpass the foundation it was built on.The rare sequel that improves upon its predecessor, Saw II is an exploitation flick with style and skill to go along with its stream of red stuff.Less than a year after the original hit theaters came Saw II in 2005, a decent sequel that's saved by a spectacular denouement. In the week of its DVD release, this sold over 3,000,000 units making it Lionsgate's fastest selling DVD. The sequences revolving around Matthew's interrogation of Jigsaw are extremely fascinating - primarily thanks to a pair of fantastic performances from Wahlberg and Bell. Bell, in particular, deftly steals every single scene he's in, effectively transforming Jigsaw into one of the most deliciously sinister screen villains this side of Hannibal Lecter. And then there's the film's conclusion, which is simply astounding and comes awfully close to matching the original in terms of sheer shock value. In spite of the film's few flaws, Saw II remains a worthy sequel - if only for Bell's wonderfully entertaining performance and the jaw-dropping finale.Saw 2 gives talented, creepy-looking character actor Tobin Bell the chance to shine again as the cancer-ridden serial killer. Delivers on the promise made on its poster--oh yes, there will be blood. If you saw the first "Saw," you'll want to see "Saw II," too.Saw II is bound to give fans of the original a real buzz.This solid sequel employs the same cruel puzzle logic as the original 'Saw', toying with the audience in much the same way that serial killer Jigsaw (brilliantly played by the pale, soft-voiced Tobin Bell) does with his imprisoned victims.Saw II' achieves a level of horror and cruelty – both physical and psychological – that is inventively modern and atavistically medieval.