Saw VI

[anavrin0901]

Anyone see Saw VI last night? It exceeded my expectations so I was pleased with it and I hope they make more!

Just when you think the intensity of the plotlines could not possibly get any more convoluted, intertwined and twisted, you are proven wrong time and again. It’s Halloween time so that must mean it’s Saw time. I have to be honest. I did not think I was going to make the debut outing tonight (referring to Friday), but the damp fall weather and a friend’s persistent nudges to venture out proved to be a fruitful endeavor, worthy of an entry in my Top 10 list of theatrical releases this year.



October 23rd ushered in the sixth film in the seemingly never ending Saw franchise and it just seems to get better every jaunt as Jigsaw’s last will is carried out on the silver screen. The familiar faces, the deadly traps and the shrieks of horror are all back one last terrifying time. Or is it the last time? Rumor has it that Tobin Bell is signed through eight films. Saw VI definitely had the feel of a franchise ender going out on top, but who ever saw (no pun intended) Saw II coming? Not me! I think if the demand is there, Saw VI will not be the last we see of the deceased killer who never really seems to die. Just how many of those little tape recorders did he have? I hope he ordered them in bulk.



Like the majority of the entries in the franchise, Saw VI picks up moments after Saw V concludes. Jigsaw’s successor (Costas Mandylor) is still on the loose, but this time he does not have everyone fooled despite doing one bang up job of eliminating all loose ends, at least the ones he knew about. Meanwhile, Jigsaw’s ex-wife (Betsy Russell) plays a more crucial role in this film, as she diabolically makes sure every one of her late husband’s last wishes are successfully carried out. And we all thought she did not care?



The best thing about the Saw films is how they have always been one big interconnected 1,000-piece puzzle and this sixth entry is no exception. It just amazes me how they can go back and forth as cohesively as they do. I think that’s where they got me. I am a sucker for logical continuity, and hence an addict of Saw. I will always be a faithful disciple of the Saw series and quite frankly the Halloween holiday season will never feel complete without a new entry in the franchise, but if this is the last hurrah, then the film series went out in all-star style like John Elway did with the Broncos of 2000. We finally get the ingenious conclusive ending we all deserve! Or do we? That remains to be seen. But in the meantime, make sure you support Lionsgate and director Kevin Greutert by checking out Saw VI in the theaters today. Fans of the past five films can’t go wrong. It’s formulistic and bone curdling good down to the very last break. Just make sure your caught up with the other five prior movies first.

[Cloudman]

How anyone can even watch those films is beyond me.

[ParentalGuidance13+]

I watched it the other day, it was alright. Guess I was expecting a little too much.
There were some great new games but the best bit wast the starting I think, and then it went downhill from there. It may just be me but it's a bit predictable...

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But how in the end how it ended up the mother and the son's game surprised me, to be honest.

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I think they're going to make another one,
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Seeing as that guy (can't remember his name right now) didn't die in the end because he broke free from the trap.

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[ParentalGuidance13+]

Originally Posted by rubixcomix

but only the first one was the best.....

I agree. The first one was the best, only the first and second one had really good twists (In my opinion) But the others are still good.

[anavrin0901]

Last I heard the rumor was 8 movies, but that's only a rumor. It's interesting that Paranormal Activity made more money this past weekend than Saw VI did :(

[ParentalGuidance13+]

Really? Paranormal Activity? We saw the trailer of that whilst watching Saw VI. I think people are starting to get bored of the Saw franchise and/or there is suddenly a growth in the population of people who have a weak stomach and can't take Saw.

[bascilikapeter]

i liked 1,2 and 3rd part after tht i started disliking it bt 6th part is good.

[drwho]

This movie was awesome for the most part. The games were chilling and just plain gross. The whole twist at the end about whose game it was was not that good. But overall there was a ton of action and the acting was superb. The new jigsaw got hardcore.

[Nate Grey]

I think this is one of the better sequels of the Saw franchise. More backstory and how characters were interweaved with one another. I especially loved the beginning and end. Brutal! Not sure where they could go for a part 7, but this one was good.