Saw: With a Purpose

Rating: 9/10 (30 October 2006)

Forget the blood and the gore, that's to be expected with the 'Saw' series, and of course 'III' doesn't disappoint. But this time around, the movie actually explains the other two, and does it well, while winding a twisted plot around the current story. We learn the true details about Amanda (Shawnee Smith in her best acting to date), the setup for the first 'Saw', and even a little lesson about what is Jigsaw's definition of a murderer, which he claims not to be.
Excellent acting throughout, with many plot twists and turns which will keep you interested in the current story while appreciating knowing how the other stories came about. Flashback scenes do not take away from the current story and do not interrupt the continuity of the film.
And oh yes, there is still even more blood. 'Saw' is truly shaping up to be the best TRUE horror movie franchise of our times. Jason, Michael Myers, and even Freddy can't touch this series. While Jason & Myers were basic creature won't die flicks, and even though the Freddy series took it to another level with style, humor, and interesting story lines, all three of those deal with the supernatural. 'Saw' deals with true human interaction without resorting to fantasy.
'Saw III' even leaves you anticipating next year's Halloween weekend for when IV hopefully will come out.