Perhaps the worst of the 3 but a good ride

Rating: 6/10 (27 October 2006)

Saw 3 relies highly on the games played in numbers one and two. With Killer Jigsaw stationed in a bed throughout the entire movie speaking words of wisdom to his sidekick Amanda.
Jigsaw takes to kidnapping a doctor who once treated him, her mission to keep him alive as long as it takes Jeff (Angus Macfayden) to complete a game of his own. The only problem is, if doctor Lyn (Bahar Soomekh) fails to keep Jigsaw in the land of the living a device around her neck will explode ending her life as well. Racing against the clock, and with the ever watchful eye of Amanda baring on her every action life couldn't be more horrid for the poor doctor. During this the audience are shown many delightful new traps conjured by Jigsaw designed on inflicting pain.
The acting from the Tobin Bell (Jigsaw) is sound and very professional, Shawnee Smith (Amanda) annoyed me throughout, but you begin to settle with her towards the end. Missing the acting ability of Donnie Whalberg as a back up apart from in a small number of flashbacks Saw 3 isn't one for the Best Actor in a leading role award, but that's not really why we watch saw movies.
In terms of twists there is one big twist at the end which will make you think and consider for some time after. However the absence of the Saw theme tune which worked brilliantly in one and two is missed (however you can hear it in the new Denzel movie Deja Vu).
A must watch for any Saw fan but if you want a taste of Saw go with Saw One 6/10