3rd installment the natural progression and the best in the series

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2007)

i'm not sure where to begin with this,the 3rd installment in the Saw franchise.i guess i'll start with the gore.this film is much gorier and graphic than the first 2.However,it is not gratuitous.it all fits with the story and is essential to the movie.however,there is one sequence which i found stomach churning,which had nothing to do with gore or violence.it's just a sick scene,which really wasn't necessary and i could have done without.for me,this actually lowers the rating of the movie slightly.there is some nudity in this one,and i don't recall the 1st two having any.the traps are more complex in this film,as is the storyline.that is to be expected at this point in the series.while the first film had a rough unpolished feel, as did the 2nd to a lesser extent,this 3rd film is almost slick in its texture,but that doesn't detract from the quality of the film.for me,it is a natural progression for the series.Saw 2 being the best of the franchise to this point,set the bar high and although it's close,i think overall this 3rd film sets a new standard,not just for the series but for the genre.it has more of an emotional impact than the 1st 2 films,and that is no small praise.i give Saw III a 9/10