Saw III (DVD, 2007, Unrated Full Screen)

It's one of the most unlikely horror franchises in the history of the genre. In an era which saw the Scream film deconstruct scary, and the homemade epic annihilate the reputation of vampires, serial killers and zombies, Australian auteurs Leigh Whannell and James Wan have parlayed their experiment in suspense into a yearly excursion into death and dismemberment. While the Resident Evils stumbled and the Texas Chainsaw efforts wore out their remake welcome, the boys from Downunder, with a little help from Lionsgate and a collection of like minded craftsman, have managed to create a brand new terror titan – the cancer-riddled madman known as Jigsaw. After Saw II took off at the box office, earning $87 million, another installment was instantly greenlit. Naturally, fans wondered if the new film would compare favorably to the others, or just be a mindless cash grab for greedy distributors. The answer came when Saw III hit theaters last October. Bigger, bloodier – and most importantly – better than the sequel, something about this third go round really was the proverbial charm inside all the carnage. And like clockwork, an "Unrated" DVD has arrived to tweak your fear factors all over again.

The Plot:
As we left Saw II, Detective Eric Matthews was locked in the bathroom setting from Saw I, destined to die in the blood soaked Hellhole. He does something desperate in an attempt to escape.

In the meantime, Jigsaw (or someone assisting the murderer) is continuing his killing spree, leaving a trail of badly mangled bodies along the way. His failing health has his assistant Amanda worried, and she kidnaps a local doctor as part of a plan to treat her mentor. Lynn is a listless medico, married to a man she can barely tolerate and hating her job with obvious disdain. But once Jigsaw makes her a life or death deal, she reluctantly agrees to care for him.

Simultaneously, a man named Jeff finds himself inside one of the villain's evil experiments. Devastated over the death of his only son at the hands of a reckless driver, Jigsaw gives this determined Dad a chance to get even with everyone – witness, judge, perpetrator – who contributed to the case. His reward will be based on his ability to forgive, not his need for revenge. As Jigsaw's illness worsens, Amanda starts getting nervous. She is dedicated to this man, and doesn't want to see him die before their work is completed. As time slowly ticks by for Jeff, Lynn and our killers, it is clear that there is something more than meets the eye going on. When the links are finally discovered, it puts a cap on the duo's diabolical legacy.

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This is important: If you haven't seen the first two movies, stop reading this and buy/rent those before you pick this one up. You'll get much more enjoyment out of this one if you have the back story...Trust me.

Saw III is a good sequel, but not a great stand-alone movie. This installment is NOT light on the gory content by any stretch of the imagination, but it left something to be desired. I am a avid horror film viewer and am willing to give anything a chance. When the first Saw came out, I reluctantly watched it and was immediately hooked. I suffered no such reluctance with Saw II or Saw III and went to see both the day they hit the theaters. I could have saved myself $7.25 on Saw III and waited for it to come out on DVD.

Why should I have waited? This movie was simply not on the same level as the first two. I was disappointed by the lack of "games." Oh, there are the typical Jigsaw-esque games, but not like the first two. There are really only a couple of characters forced to play games, unlike the first two. Most of the movie is spent testing one character's ability to forgive the man responsible for killing his son. (don't worry, that's not a spoiler; you get that info right away.) The flashback scenes leave you slightly confused, wondering what this information has to do with the movie.

It has plot twists, gore and games...but I felt like something was missing... I liked the movie but it wasn't as good as it's predecessors.

IF YOU LIKE GORE, THIS IS THE MOVIE FOR YOU! All things considered, this is only average. They could have done much better.

This one's definately not suitable for the kids, though.

Thats right !! Jigsaw is back and this time he has help !! With his new apprentice by his side he plays a bunch of new games with his victims. Saw III is a must see for any horror film fan. This one is the goriest Saw Movie yet. Starring Shawnee Smith, Bahar Soomekh, and Angus Macfadyen to name a few. I would have to rank it up there with the Hellraiser movies. You can buy this Unrated Full Screen Edition DVD on eBay now, so check it out.

If you haven't seen the original two, I highly suggest you watch them first, as this movie would not have anywhere near the depth it has with knowledge of the preceding events.

That said, Saw III is quite a good sequel, in that it develops on the important events and subplots of the previous installments. It again contains clever traps and hair-raising situations that cause people to reevaluate their ethical beliefs, and includes the same multiple-twist style ending as the first two movies in the series.

I would not rate it quite as highly as the previous two versions, only because much of the tension is lost when fewer characters are interacting in the "games," and the connections between the characters who are playing the games are not revealed until later. It is not that the characters are two-dimensional, it's probably caused by the gradual nature of the revelations.

Nevertheless, the Saw series continues to be among the more intelligent offerings in a genre not traditionally known for its intelligence. Above-average acting, intriguing situations, and well-paced storytelling all contribute to making this film a must-see for horror/suspense lovers.

I am a horror/gore fan so its easy for me to love the Saw series. But even if you are not a fan of horror and only watch these type of movies rarely, Saw is great.

Saw is not just a run/chase, kill movie, it actually has a concept and a clear plot, every victim is a victim because of their own deeds; they are never murdered by some "serial killer," but instead kidnapped and given only two options, to choose life or death by their own actions. This may mean killing someone else to save your own life, or letting that person live and sacrificing yourself.

These movies are deep, and the elements for a great gore movie are present! I cant wait for the box set.