alright, but does not deserve a 7.0 from IMDb

Rating: 5/10 (19 February 2006)

I saw the original Saw, last year, and loved it. Cinematography, storyline, and acting were top shelf. I recommend it to anyone who likes suspense. the intensity of it was unreal!! This sequel focuses on the psychopath killer, jigsaw. He is the sick madman that likes to play games and torture people from a distance. Invariably, he manipulates them to kill themselves with his hand-made contraptions. I will not spoil the movie and go into this further.
The original Saw was more intense and real. it sucked you in and didn't let go. this second one was almost a parody of the first- gratuitously gory, with a storyline lacking direction. the only cool thing about the second one is that you get to see who jigsaw really is.
As far as the acting goes, the man who plays the detective and the boy who plays his son do a good job with their parts. i wish i could say the same for the other actors.
Bottomline: don't waste your money on this Hollywood fodder, but do check out the ORIGINAL SAW!!!! YOU WON"T BE DISAPPOINTED! for this movie, a 5 is kind pranayama