As good as the first Saw was, this is even better

Rating: 8/10 (2 November 2005)

Everyone who watched "Saw" had one of two opinions on it: either they loved it or they hated it. I for one LOVED it and so I was stoked when I heard that Saw II was coming out just in time for Halloween. I was a little skeptical, however, for Saw came out only a year ago. The sequel, however, surpassed my every expectation. And yes, there is plenty of blood and guts to go around! All of the problems from Saw were fixed in Saw II. The crappy acting of Danny Glover and Carey Elwes does not carry over to Saw II, in which most of the actors are believable and don't have crappy accents. Tobin Bell is superb in his role as the dying Jigsaw killer and Shawnee Smith is wonderful a recovering drug addict stuck once again in Jigsaw's puzzle. Donnie Wahlburg also gives a decent performance. My only complaint with the acting is Franky G. Honestly, I think they could have gotten a better actor for the part, he just kind of annoyed me.
Overall, the film plays out in a way that expands upon the original's premise and creates a creepy and tense atmosphere on its own. Trust me, at certain moments in the film, your jaw will hit the floor. It's still shocking. And the ending is a fantastic and unexpected twist that leaves the door open for a Saw III. I personally can't wait! Another thing, if you plan on seeing this movie, DO NOT miss the opening scene. That's all I can tell you.