Equals its predecessor, more than most sequels achieve...

Rating: 10/10 (26 April 2006)

I WILL give this film full marks, simply because I think it is one of the few horror/thriller films that actually shows originality and flair, and has a twist that you actually DON'T guess until pretty much the end of the movie.
I think that Saw was could be defined as the better of the two, although obviously that's only because its the first. But sequels are far too often made-for-profit to the extent where they lose sight of trying to provide adequate value for money - the Saw franchise does (see my review of Final Destination 3 to see one that doesn't).
I like that it shows continuity from the first film, neatly tying in the cliffhanger ending without ripping off what made the first one successful, and even though you may guess the twist a little more easily second time around, it is no less exciting. I definitely recommend this film for those people who hate spending money on movies they 'know' they won't enjoy. If you like horror, suspense, mystery and an all round mental challenge when viewing movies, then Saw I and II are the ones for you. Looking forward to the Saw III!