A Gross Disappointment.

Rating: 2/10 (27 December 2015)

Saw 2 (2005): Dir: Darren Lynn Bousman / Cast: Donnie Wahlberg, Dina Meyer, Shawnee Smith, Beverly Mitchell, Tobin Bell: Saw was disturbing but at least it was provocative in its themes. Unfortunately this sequel falls far short filling the screen with disgusting images of blood, guts and gore just to see how far the filmmakers can push the limits. The Jigsaw killer is found but a cop at the scene played by Donnie Wahlberg learns that his son and several others are in extreme danger if he doesn't comply with certain demands. Very similar setup with victims waking up in a room and breathing in gas with only so much time to find the antidotes. What a waste of writing with no other purpose other than to see people tortured like lab rats. Director Darren Lynn Bousman does his best with the eerie setting. Asides from Walhberg there is dreadful performances from Dina Meyer, Shawnee Smith and Beverly Mitchell. Wahlberg is given the bad news that there will be another sequel. Meyer plays his airhead partner. Smith was a previous survivor so it is only fitting that she receive the ultimate punishment of being part of this film. Mitchell of 7th Heaven fame is hardly in a heavenly situation here. Tobin Bell is featured as the killer who has nothing better to do with his time. This is just a crap fest sequel to a far superior film. There is certainly no antidote for crap this bad. Score: 2 / 10