Not as good as 1 but still a power ride

Rating: 8/10 (29 June 2006)

Saw fans will automatically watch saw 2 because of the title. I picked up my copy of saw for Â£3.99 in Virgin last Xmas i spent double that on saw 2. Saw 2 follows closely to the original despite a new director is at the helm. The opening scene crosses with the very famous 'reverse bear trap' that Jigsaw used in saw 1. We're then introduced to the main character of the show 'Donnie Whalberg'. When the torture begins Jigsaw is already in police custody, heavily guarded by a set of SWAT men and being talked to by Mr Wahlberg. What he doesn't realise is Jigsaw is playing with him to. Unlike the original where Jigsaw makes a brief appearance at the end John (Jigsaw) is in this movie from the start to the end. Being a little worse for the wear he also spills why he is devoting the rest of his life to testing human frailty. Not one to be missed if it is a decision between this and The Hostel pick Saw 2. There is a lose storyline to follow and it's typical Saw ending of fast pace and even another twist in the tale. Oh yes there will be blood..........