I must admit that when I heard the movie was going to be in 3-D, it made me upset and when I saw the film I reacted to the effects just as I knew I would. For me, the 3-D was what I think really ruined the movie and that’s why I’m mentioning it.

There are certain camera angles,shots, and effects that are taken in several of the SAW movies that I absolutely adore that were not in this one mostly due to the 3-D bit which I thought took A LOT away from the directing. My favorite camera angle and effect is first seen in SAW 1 with Amanda’s flashback story with her jaw trap. Just as the timer goes off the camera quickly cirlces around her numerous times with her body jerking wildly and it builds up the intensity, suspense, and anxiety to a new level which I think is really unique to SAW because they use this in the other movies as well. I can’t recall seeing it done this well in any other movie and to have it create such a great impact as SAW and the quick mili-second shots during the end of Amanda’s game which ping-pong between Amanda’s face, her body, and the clock is another fine camera trick that builds up the suspense which is something else unique about the directing of SAW. However, in this SAW, these amazing effects were covered by corny 3-D shots of saws, guts, and pointy objects coming at your face which to me was just annoying. The 3-D took out the originality of the camera and the directing that is SAW.

The story and plot of SAW is what attracted me to the films since its one if not the most complex, intricate, and unique story I’ve ever seen in movies. As for the story goes, I was actually surprised and thrilled about Dr. Gordan. I was extremely happy with his come back since that is what the fans wanted and were hoping for!!! WOO! But yet again this movie was stripped of not only SAW’s camera effects but also its usual shocking ending with a twist. Dr. Gordan’s come back is seen from the very beginning scene and the survivor’s meeting so when he pulls off the pig’s mask at the end…well for the first time EVERYONE “SAW” (haha) that coming. I think they should not have shown him at all until the VERY end maybe with LITTLE hints in between but not necessarily his appearance. That way even the die hard fans would not have been sure as to what was going to be the outcome. Good show for him actually being behind surgeries though! NICE! It made me all warm and fuzzy inside.

The traps could have been better, more unique and complex but yet there was a nice theme of simplicity in them which I think was appreciated in the long run.

It is sad to see such an amazing franchise end but this day was soon to arrive. I’ve debated about writing this review for this specific SAW movie because I watch them and look at them as a whole and some can be better than others but each one is important for they are the pieces to a larger puzzle. GAME OVER. “Da na na da na na na na” (theme music)

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Bobby is being put through his “test” because he is a fraud. His claim to fame (and fortune acording to the film) is based on a lie – that he is a genuine Jigsaw survivor.

He isn’t. In fact, it is spelled out very clearly in the film that he invented every detail of his Jigsaw experience for the sole purpose of making a large sum of money from “selling his story.”

It’s also revealed as plain as day that John/Jigsaw took great offense to having his games and his legacy exploited for profit by someone who had never been tested.

His entourage becomes part of the game because they have been taking part in (and profiting from) the phony Jigsaw story. Bobby’s wife is there, as she is deemed the greatest gain he has had from the whole charade.

His reasons for being tested were obvious and in terms of Jigsaw’s overall view of his testing the human survival instinct, quite meaningful, even if it didn’t completely come across due to lack of Jigsaw scren time.

The character of Hoffman…and his fate..should be given a continuance. What began as someone reluctantly recruited through blackmail has turned into someone driven beyond sanity to not only continue the legacy, but to overtake it completely. The ruthless executioner streak that he exhibited when he killed his sister’s murderer while posing as Jigsaw has now overtaken him to the point where he feels he truly IS Jigsaw.

Now, is this the greatest horror/suspense film ever? hardly. Is it a fitting way to tie the series together? For the most part, yes. Is it a lean running film that gives a higher action to exposition ratio not found in the last 2 SAW entries that also happens to provide more entertainment than just about any film series that has spawned this many sequels? Very much so.

My rating: 7/10

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THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL HORROR FILM. THE STORY LINE IS ALWAYS GREAT AND I HOPE THAT THEY COME UP WITH MANY MORE AND DON’T CANCEL.

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I’m glad that Dr Gordon was brought back due to fan pressure. I genuinely believe they read the reaction on this site, amongst others -
http://www.movie-moron.com/?p=9097
469 comments, most of whom wanted to see it happen.
But (without spoiling it) does Dr Gordon have a significant part to play?

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