05-11-2005, 03:41 PM
I finally saw(sic) Saw 2 yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie despite being utterly knackered after 2 nights of insomnia - the film was so good it kept me awake.
MINOR SPOILERS WARNING!
The film starts out in a similar vein to Scream, in intensity rather than gore, with some directing that adds to the nightmare unfolding on-screen. Jigsaw and the female survivor are back from the first film - both playing pivitol on-screen roles rather than taking a backseat to the other characters. The house of traps is not overtly ingenious but instead relies on some very simple fears. The scene with the huge pit of syringes was plain nasty, fitting into my common fear of needles by a hundred fold. The characters are a mixed bunch of people, some likeable and others dispicable - I've no doubt you'll enjoy the ominous end for the most despicable character in the movie. Talk about just deserts.
SPOILER OVER
I've still to get the new 2 disc Saw DVD. The extras look fascinating and with any luck will have been worth the overly long wait.
Well, I guess some people will like the Saw movies and others will hate it. I love them both, but to me there has been a drought of good Horror movies for many years. I like the combination of plot, mystery, menace, twists, gore and characterisation.
For those of you who hated either fim, I don't think you will find much to enjoy in the other so no recommendations here. If you enjoyed either of the two movies then I recommend the other. If you've never seen either then give it a shot, you may enjoy it.
Regards
UK Jester
MINOR SPOILERS WARNING!
The film starts out in a similar vein to Scream, in intensity rather than gore, with some directing that adds to the nightmare unfolding on-screen. Jigsaw and the female survivor are back from the first film - both playing pivitol on-screen roles rather than taking a backseat to the other characters. The house of traps is not overtly ingenious but instead relies on some very simple fears. The scene with the huge pit of syringes was plain nasty, fitting into my common fear of needles by a hundred fold. The characters are a mixed bunch of people, some likeable and others dispicable - I've no doubt you'll enjoy the ominous end for the most despicable character in the movie. Talk about just deserts.
SPOILER OVER
I've still to get the new 2 disc Saw DVD. The extras look fascinating and with any luck will have been worth the overly long wait.
Well, I guess some people will like the Saw movies and others will hate it. I love them both, but to me there has been a drought of good Horror movies for many years. I like the combination of plot, mystery, menace, twists, gore and characterisation.
For those of you who hated either fim, I don't think you will find much to enjoy in the other so no recommendations here. If you enjoyed either of the two movies then I recommend the other. If you've never seen either then give it a shot, you may enjoy it.
Regards
UK Jester
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