I felt let down

Rating: Null/10 (10 March 2007)

Have seen the the first 2 movies and enjoying them, I was awaiting the third instalment with a sense of excitement. I have no problem with crap films - I own Crocodile 1 & 2 - But this just stinks of a rush job.
For a start, why all the flash backs?! It slows the film down, to point where I started to lose interest. If you're a fan of the series, you will know whats happening - you don't need it spelt out every 10 minutes. Yes - every 10 minutes we get basically a bit of filler, and it just goes to show how thin the plot is.
Another problem is Shawnee Smith. Shes simply doesn't have the shoulders to carry this film. She was good in the first two because she had bit parts - her character is not strong enough to base a trilogy on - which is what ultimately happens.
And the lack of Jigsaw - he is reduced to an old man in a bed, dying. That's about as scary as cute kitten. You can see his point of view in the first 2 films, but in this is just comes across as bitter and a loser. Perhaps that's the point, I don't know. Anyhow, Jigsaw was wasted. Shame.
As for the twist, which, let's face it, is what we all want, was a major let down. Even I got it before the end, which is unheard of!! It feels as though the writers just stumbled into an ending - then didn't have any plan, or any idea how to tie up the lose ends. I felt very let down by the ending. It was weak and, frankly, unbelievable.
On the plus side, the gore was great. Perhaps the most brutal mainstream film I've seen. But it was gore for the sake of it. It wasn't needed, It was there to flesh out the running time - but I'm not complaining!! IMO, this was a weak ending to the series. A lack of decent script, no real scares and a crappy lead actress make this a rental only. I won't be adding this to my collection.