Saw IV (DVD, 2008, Full Screen - Unrated Director's Cut)

Just got back from a grueling bloodbath by name Saw IV. Of course, all of us know what to expect from the Saw series. Typically Saw series does not have a light moment. But at Regal Cinemas, Knoxville we had a comical couple of minutes when Rambo trailer showed right before the movie. Everyone in the theater had a chuckle or two when we heard "Do you know what he is capable of ?" in the Rambo teaser. Ok, back to the movie review ...

The fourth one in the series begins where the third one ended. Jigsaw and his accomplice are dead. Jigsaw's body is post-mortemed and the first few minutes go into intricate details. Many might find it unpalatable. The doctors find a tape in Jigsaw's stomach. Detective Hoffman gets to hear the contents of the tape. Couple of men find themselves chained through a mechanism. One of them has his eyes sewn shut and the other his mouth. The one with his eyes sewn has a key on his neck and the other guy succeeds in getting the key to unchain himself. Several scenes play concurrently and it floats through time line and flashbacks. A certain detective Rigg who is very obsessive about doing the right thing gets drawn into Jigsaw's game. He has to save the detective Donnie from the 2nd part who has an injured leg.

This detective Donnie is suspended on a block on ice which slowly melts and Rigg has 90 minutes to rescue him. Another scene is Jigsaw's ex wife being interrogated. The third scene is the flashbacks involving Jigsaw and the birth of all "games". What follows is a tricky and mind-blowing game of life, saving some, and letting go of some. The climax as usual will take you by surprise.

This movie has more blood, cries, and tortures than first three franchises of Saw put together. This movie is brilliant in its narration and twists. The movie shuffles between the present and past so frequently, that at times you might get confused. The director has limited lighting on the movie and at times it's very tough to figure out who is on the screen. But after watching the movie, you will know why. If you liked the previous franchises of Saw, I definitely recommend Saw IV (4). DO NOT watch Saw IV if you've not seen earlier ones. This movie brings a lot of characters and stories from Saw II, and Saw III.Recommend ONLY for non-weak hearted !!

A MUST BUY IF YOU HAVE THE OTHER 3!

OVERALL
8/10

First of all This is 1 of the greatest horror films,Awesome Characters.This movie is a wonderful film I already have 1-3 and couldnt find this anywhere,I can hardly wait til the 5th one.Theres nothing i didnt like about this movie,I really enjoy it and all the creepiness.Excellent!!

I'm a horror movie fan like none other and i saw this movie and almost freaked out. The blood and gore is terrific definitly not for the screamish type this is a must have movie to go with the rest of the saw collection. I bought it to complete my collection and dont even regret it one of the best things i spent money on this must be part of your collection.

I really love the SAW franchise but this one just didnt do it for me. It was still good but it had a lot to live up to from the previous one which i believe is the best one so far. I bought it to add to my SAW collection. Either way its a good movie and its a must if you want to understand V or the upcoming VI

This is one of those suspense horror movies that once you start watching you can't stop watching, you'll sit there and pee your pants before you stop the movie and get to go tot the bathroom, all of these Saw movies are like that. I would recommend anyone that whats to say "WOW THATS SICK" watch these movies.