Saw Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
Death is a shortcut (Denmark)
Let the games begin!
Every piece has a puzzle.
How much blood would you shed to stay alive?
How do you solve a puzzle with pieces missing? [Australia]
Dare you see SAW? (UK)
Their saw isn't there to cut their chains, they are there to cut their feet.
Every puzzle has its pieces.
Two men wake up at opposite sides of a dirty, disused bathroom, chained by their ankles to pipes. Between them lies a dead man loosely clutching a hand-held tape player and a handgun. Each finds a tape the perfect fit for the player in their back pocket. They play the tapes. One is threatened, the other isn't. But they have a task: One must kill the other by 6:00, or his wife and daughter will die. They find hacksaws in a toilet, and try to cut the chains, but it doesn't work. They are the two newest victims of the Jigsaw Killer. In a flashback, we learn of Amanda, a girl who falls victim to the Jigsaw Killer. On her head is a mask, which is hooked into her lower jaw. There is a timer on it. Only one key will unlock it, and that key is in the digestive tract of her cell mate who lies paralyzed on the opposite side of the room. If she doesn't unlock the mask in time, her lower jaw will be ripped wide open. She survives, but her cell mate doesn't. Through a series of flashbacks, we learn of more victims, and of the nearly-successful capture of the Jigsaw Killer, who doesn't actually kill his victims. Instead, he finds ways to make them kill either themselves, or each other, and he thinks the entire 'game' out perfectly, with no other ways out. Or so it would seem.
| Leigh Whannell | Adam |
| Cary Elwes | Dr. Lawrence Gordon |
| Danny Glover | Detective David Tapp |
| Ken Leung | Detective Steven Sing |
| Dina Meyer | Kerry |
| Mike Butters | Paul |
| Paul Gutrecht | Mark |
| Michael Emerson | Zep Hindle |
| Benito Martinez | Brett |
| Shawnee Smith | Amanda |
| Makenzie Vega | Diana Gordon |
| Monica Potter | Alison Gordon |
| Ned Bellamy | Jeff |
| Alexandra Bokyun Chun | Carla |
| Avner Garbi | Father |
| James Wan |
7.70 out of 10 (94324 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Great premise but it lacks a strong story and script to make it a great thriller.
posted on 26 Aug 2009I had a chance to see this movie before it is released in US. I have to first start off by rating this movie five stars out of ten. I would have love to given it a higher score but the story, script, and acting did not live up to the movie's great premise.The premise of the movie is about two male characters who awake to find themselves chained in one leg to a plumbing pipe in a large locked room. Both are on opposite sides of the room and cannot reach each other. They are given clues to follow by a serial killer in order to escape imprisonment.The story and dialogue leaves one unsatisfied due to holes in the plot and acting in the movie. You could tell that SAW takes some of its inspiration from the great thriller SEVEN from the style of the movie as well as the ending but unlike SEVEN, this movie does not have strong character development to get one into the mind of the serial killer. The movie instead focuses mostly on the killer's acts until the very end , when you finally discover the reason behind these killings but instead of evoking sympathy or hatred toward the killer, you are left with a feeling of "so what" or "is that it?"My next criticism is the characters and the actors who played it. I felt there were too many characters in this movie. The writers should have concentrated primarily on those few characters so that the audience can have more time to relate to them and feel some sort of connection with them. I also thought certain actors should not have played that specific role because they do not fit that part. I won't name that person because I have been told by a studio friend that some studio executives do read some of these posting and I like that actor and would like to see that person in future movies but just not in a thriller. Danny Glover plays a police officer in this movie but again, I felt nothing for this person and it is not due to his acting because Glover gave a solid performance except the story and dialogue was just too weak for even Glover to overcome.Overall, a decent movie with great potential but failed in story development, lackluster dialogue, and mediocre casting. That being said, it is a good attempt for the Australian film grads Wan and Whannell.
overflowing with plot holes
posted on 26 Aug 2009Adam (Whannell) and Dr. Lawrence Gordon (Elwes) are two men who wake up in a trap set up by a serial killer named "Jigsaw." Jigsaw chooses victims who "don't count their blessings" such as self-injurers and drug addicts. He puts them in situations where they are forced to find a way out or they die. Adam and Gordon must find a way out before they become victims themselves.This movie is disturbing beyond belief. Actually, this movie could potentially be very good because the concept is pretty original. There's also some great transitions, such as the ending (not giving anything away). A man is heard screaming and it fades into Fear Factory's song "Bite the hand that Bleeds". However, this film is filled with dumb characters and plot holes. The movie tries to leave you feeling scared, but instead, it only fills you with questions.Overall, scary but far too many plot holes. 3/10recommend if: *you want something scary/disturbing *you like slasher filmsavoid if: *you're offended by blood, gore, and graphic violence *you're offended by foul language *you hate plot holes and characters that don't think
aweeeeeeeeeeeesoooooooooommmmmmmeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
posted on 26 Aug 2009BRILLIANT wow what a movie what a Suspense. well great excellent this movie wasn't even a 1000 miles near boring.this movie is really interesting and really grips you by the neck.guessing is not gonna do any good. well that is a kind of ending really. well after "THE OTHER" i expected nothing more great but this is simply splendid.if you have watched it then do watch saw2 too it's great sequel with azs preety darn ending. if u really wanna be shocked then this movie is a treat. really great ending. one of the best i have ever seen in Hollywood. 10/10
Like "Cube" in a grimy washroom.
posted on 24 Aug 2009Wake up in the grimiest washroom with your leg chained. A deranged psycho is about to teach "ungrateful" people a painful and fatal lesson. Very diabolical and sick. Very entertaining.The acting is a tad weak in some parts but generally much better than most first-time actors. Adam's acting was emotionally believable when he was yelling at Dr. Gordon about the foot, and the toilet scene was hilarious. This is really good horror film with many unexpected twists. Great first try by Wan and Whannel. The plot thickens right from the beginning. There is no slack in the story, despite a few weak holes. There's plenty of scenes that'll make some viewers cringe and gag. The Director's commentary on the DVD is funny enough by itself, and worth listening to. Whannel's BBC impression is very funny.
Grind
posted on 23 Aug 2009I went to "see saw", simply because I am a huge elwes fan. I haven't always liked every film he's been apart of, but all in all he's very dependable. After reading the reviews of several critics and balancing whether or not I should spend the twenty bucks, I sauntered into the theater with low expectations. Frankly, I was pleasantly surprised.
Saw opens with two men in complete darkness. Only their voices are heard, as they figure out a way to turn the lights on. It takes a little courage to start a film this way. No explosions. No endless galaxies. Darkness and two voices. That drew me in pretty quickly. Then, once they take that step, the film begins.
Saw is not perfect. Is any film? It has dozens of puzzles that unfold at exactly the time the plot deems it necessary. Yes, it feels sometimes forced. To me it felt like a train ride, you know its always going to go in one direction, but as long as you reach the destination, no one cares. I didn't. I just sat there, allowed the film to have its way with me, sipped my pibb, then walked away with a grin. It does touch on other films like se7en, which is sitting on my shelf right now, but if it wasn't made, would we still be bashing Saw? Also a key difference is in this we get to see the actual events, rather than the aftermaths. Also, you cannot guess the ending before it comes. Its near impossible. Yes, that's a challenge.
I am going to conclude on this. I do recommend Saw, simply because it has managed to do something very few films have accomplished. It has a secret. A one million dollar budget. That is unheard of! It continues the trend of low-budget, independant films that are sweeping the globe in massive success. Saw has earned nearly 72 million dollars world wide. I say congratulations to all envolved, and cudos on making something out of nothing.
Great movie!!!
posted on 23 Aug 2009It's one of the best movies I've ever seen. It's intrigating and smart and it has such a surprising end. If you like suspense you are going to love it. Just make sure you understood the end, many people I have talk to about this movie have not understood and thats probably why many people didn't like it.
Saw it, liked it, but would easily forget it...
posted on 21 Aug 2009"Saw", the new psychological horror/thriller directed by James Wan, is a frightening movie. Although I would not rate it as the scariest movie of this year, it has its moments by making you jump off your seat, and delivering a lot of gore scenes.
The movie starts off well with two men, who are stranded in a room with a dead body lying in the middle and chains tied to their legs. They don't know where they are or why they are there, but find a tape in their pockets. After playing it, they realize that they are being held captive by a crazy psychopath. Will they be able to escape in time without following the mad man's orders? Will an ex-cop who is obsessed as to finding the killer be able to track him in time?
Overall, the movie is a little above average. While I do admit that the plotline is somewhat different, and there are a lot of unexpected twists and turns (especially in the end), they could have redone a few scenes. For example, after watching the movie, I realized that the character of Detective Tapp (Danny Glover) was really unnecessary for the movie, as his character doesn't do anything to alter the plot of the storyline at all. As for the acting, I think everyone acted fairly well except Cary Elwes (who acted as Dr. Lawrence Gorden) who could have acted better.
All in all, if you liked movies such as `Identity' and `Phonebooth', then you might enjoy this movie.
For Those Who Love to Laugh and Puke at the Same Time...
posted on 20 Aug 2009"Saw" is relentlessly grisly. The serial-killer genre has been run into the ground recently, but "Saw" grinds it into mush and churns it out kicking and screaming once again. Here, the killer never really kills anyone, he simply sets up overly elaborate and grotesque scenarios that leave his hapless victims with painful choices, die a horrible death, kill yourself first, or kill someone else to escape. What we get here as viewers, is some of the best hardcore horror gore splattering this side of the latest zombie-fest."Saw" has everything a hardcore cult classic of this ilk needs to stand the test of time. The director, James Wan, is a hapless slap-dash hack (the editing is especially horrible) with a lovingly perverse penchant for the grotesque and macabre. Hardcore horror fans will rejoice. The film's set-ups are clever, and its executions are over the top. The film is anchored by a screamingly bad lead performance from Cary Elwes. All the performances here (save for the creepy tape-recorded voice of the Jigsaw killer) are terrible, but Elwes (who always seems to be acting as if he is still in "The Princess Bride") has some of the most howlingly awful sobbing/screaming scenes I have ever seen. Once you get done puking, you will laugh, as most of the audience did. I don't think the laughs are intentional, but by george, they are surely needed, because the last piece of the cult-classic-status puzzle is the stomach-churning ending. The last ten minutes of the film give us such a perverse twist, that it will leave the viewer shell-shocked. Don't expect a nice tidy ending. The film is as sloppy as its director, but the climax is as insanely ingenious as the killer it depicts. I was shocked, and so were the hardcore fans I went with, and that is saying a lot. So, if you are like us, see "Saw", otherwise, I can't recommend this gnarly hack-work to anyone else.
A MUST TO WATCH FOR ALL GORE/HORROR FANS
posted on 19 Aug 2009I can't believe they have this movie now on dvd and the best part is its even UNRATED which is cool, I saw this in the theatre but with an R arting, so this is just really totally awesome. I just don't have a lot to say about this movie because I want you to watch it instead, this movie is not for the weak stomach and squemish viewers, one of the best horror/gore movie of the year that I have ever seen, low budget films are often the ones that are awesome like this movie, or "High Tension" "Wrong Turn" etc.. For those who rated this movie a 1 star, don't believe them, I wonder why they watch this movie if they are into a Love Story genre movies, duh! Go for it, buy this dvd.
I'm still shaking!!
posted on 16 Aug 2009This film is beautiful, glorious, wonderful, refreshing... there are not enough adjectives in the English language to describe its brilliance.I was shocked to discover that this movie is the directors first outing, he's created a masterpiece. Every scene is taut, no filler anywhere at all, from the moment the film starts right to the end you're perched at the edge of your seat. The movie twists and turns, its a visceral thrill to watch it.This is an 'experiance' movie, all basic emotional needs that have to be satisfied when watching a film are served. This movie is scarier than Grudge and more thrilling than The Manchurian Candidate.You pay your money to get blown away. PAY YOUR MONEY.
A great movie.
posted on 16 Aug 2009Two men Dr Gordan (Cary Elwes) and Adam (Leigh Whannel - Scriptwriter) find themselves chained to some pipes in a dingy bathroom, with a body, a gun, dicta-phone and two hacksaws. They soon realise they are victims of the serial killer 'Jigsaw.' One of them has to kill the other before 6 o' clock or they will die, and the hacksaws aren't for the ankle-cuffs...The horror genre has been a little weak with movies like The Grudge and Godsend. Saw puts them to shame. With Leigh Whannels excellent script and James Wan's (Director) energetic verve, its a teeth-grinding slalom between lock-jaw tension and sadistic horror. With a twist you WILL not see coming. This is a great turn from these young Aussie film-makers and maybe they will bring back some good films for the horror genre.
Great Movie, with a great twist
posted on 15 Aug 2009This movie is viewed on two separate levels: first, as a serial killer thriller and, second, as a psychological horror film. This movie achieves success in both areas, and is actually a really good film that is not nearly as graphic as the trailers and the adverts might lead you to believe. The one thing that I consistently say about this movie is that the NAME and Picture have caused many to never see this movie.... But, that is also one thing that is appealing about this flick
The movie opens with two characters, Dr. Lawrence Gordon (Cary Elwes) and nondescript young Joe-everyman Adam (Leigh Whannell), waking up in some dingy forgotten bathroom, chained to the walls with a dead body lying between them. Without completely running the storyline I will say that Saw definitely has some unique twists and clever fright scenes. Where this movie really succeeds is in the visual atmosphere. The dank bathroom and the spooky interior settings make this movie very unsettling, while the more visceral horror works on a more psychological level. Definitely a movie that I would watch in the dark....
Despite any shortcomings that some may discuss, Saw is an effective and compelling thriller that should satisfy most of it's audience. The premise of the story, coupled with the notable plot twists, save this movie from being just another serial killer rehash, and I would recommend it based on that alone. If you want to watch a movie that makes you think while scaring the pants off you...watch this movie!
Meh..
posted on 14 Aug 2009This was one very disappointing flick, I mean it started out with all the somewhat "thrilling" mind boggling stuff,and then it just turned into a bunch of comedic boring drivel that could have been a lot better than it was. Cary Elwes wasn't at his acting best in this, I think that his performance was a little forced, but it was tolerable at least. I think the base theme of the story; to be grateful for your life and don't waste it and all that, was good and they should have expanded more on other victims instead of the one guy and his family and what not.4/10
One of the best horror/thrillers since The Shining, and possibly the best ending ever-----8/10
posted on 14 Aug 2009Saw crept up on us like Jigsaw creeps on his victim. Completely out of nowhere but not easily forgotten. The movie starts of in a large bathroom where two men are chained up and a dead man is lying between them. They don't who each other is or how they got there. The script by Leigh Whannell (who also plays one of the captives) is ingeniously clever and very twisted especially when showing different victims in various booby traps and deadly. My favorite is the guy that is locked in a room with numbers all over the wall. A taped message tells him there is poison in his veins and that the antidote is locked in a safe in the room. The combo to the safe is hidden in the numbers on the wall. However, the room is dark and he has to use a candle, but his body is smeared with a flammable goop. Oh and there is broken glass shards on the floor. Now only a truly sick individual can come up with something like that. The movie really isn't as gory as many people believe, but it wouldn't make a difference in a movie that actually relies on mystery rather than horror. The whole movie is really solid, but the part that makes the movie a highly rewatchable classic is the brilliant ending. I promise you will be shocked at the ending. Even after the third viewing it had my heart pounding through my chest. This movie also kicked off an interest in me for independent films. They seem to be made with more TLC than most Hollywood stuff, but of course since this movie made big bucks at the box office it is turning into a franchise with two sequels in two years. Neither will be as entertaining as the original and not too many movies have the ability to make you watch it over and over. Bravo! 8/10
An awful film, for an awful audience
posted on 12 Aug 2009What is going on with people these days? How come this piece of celluloid junk can garner a 7.5 rating on IMDb, higher than films like "The Duellists", "The Unbearable Lightness of Being", "Predator"... or "Bachelor Party", for that matter? "Saw" is yet another derivative shocker, stealing copiously from the likes of "The Cube", "Se7en" and several low-budget European films. It has no redeeming values, and offers no real surprises to speak of. By comparison, "Equilibrium" was another derivative film, but it had a heart in the right place. "Saw" is pure cinematic drivel, coming from another "cool" wannabe director, probably weaned on video games and MTV-style editing, and scarred for life by hooded men in corridors with blinking yellow/blue lights.Beyond a bunch of shocking images, there's nothing worth a glance, much less a second look. We're not talking about a "Funny Games" type of movie here, since the German film was at least engaging, albeit in a sadistic way. The re-watchability factor is *zero* for James Wan's creation... I was wondering why the local Blockbuster stores are selling scores of "Saw" DVDs for a couple of bucks apiece. Now, that I've seen the film, I know the reason. Word of mouth may have helped this abomination gain some attention, but its real place remains the trash can, amidst empty syringes, vomit-stained underwear and junk food containers.I honestly wonder if the reviewers claiming this film teaches you true lessons in the meaning of life are in fact convicts escaped from an asylum where they were taught lessons about "life, the Universe and everything" - including art - by the likes of Dr. Mengele, Ceausescu and Uwe Boll.
Best Movie Ever
posted on 12 Aug 2009this movie was the best movie i have ever seen!!! i can honestly say this is one of the only movies i have ever seen that was better than the original (and saw 1 was pretty damn good). i cant wait to get it on DVD and whoever hasn't seen this amazing movie, you are truly missing out! this movie is not for people who get squeamish at the sight of blood... so if you are that kind of person, don't bother watching this film because you will not be able to experience the full impact of this movie if you have to close your eyes or vomit every 5 minutes... all in all, this movie is a 10 out of 10 for me. also, i advise you to watch Saw 1 before watching Saw 2 as you will no doubtedly enjoy Saw 2 more if you have watched the original first. I was completely surprised at the ending. if you are going to see this movie, prepare for an ending that no one would expect.
Sawful.
posted on 10 Aug 2009God I really wanted this movie to be good. I looked forward to seeing SAW for months thinking that it just might be the catalyst to spring the dying horror genre back on track. What a colossal letdown. First off the filmmakers completely squandered a golden opportunity by peppering their movie with flashy MTV style editing and a ridiculous over the top headache inducing soundtrack. God I hate that! Didn't anyone learn anything from Kubrick's THE SHINING. These two aspects of the film, which every American horror director is apparently addicted to nowadays, time and time again snuffed out any flicker of hope for intensity or genuine malaise. It was like clockwork. Just when you started to feel the slightest bit uneasy... wham, they throw you into the middle of a mosh-pit at a Nine Inch Nails concert and completely ruin the tone. There was absolutely no subtlety in SAW whatsoever. As for the plot. I didn't go into SAW expecting to be blown away by the plot in fact I was hoping to basically see two guys chained to pipes in a bathroom for 90 minutes trying to deal with their unthinkable situation. That premise alone, without all of the terrible flashback scenes and outrageous non-sensical plot devices to aid in the great USUAL SUSPECTS style revelation at the end, could have been infinitely intense and terror inducing. It could have been as gut wrenching as anything in Texas CHAINSAW or FUNNY GAMES, which is what I was so desperately hoping for. Instead what we got was an absolutely unnecessary rehash of a SEVEN storyline that was neither provoking nor engaging. Now to the acting. I don't need much in the way of acting to keep me satisfied in a horror movie, but let me say this: I felt embarrassed for Elwes and Glover. It was the kind of instinctual feeling one gets when a public speaker stutters badly or can't remember their words. You want to help them but you can't. These two guys were dreadful. And it is 100% true that the audience was laughing at them and rightfully so. To put it bluntly, SAW was the biggest letdown I've had at the movies in a long, long time. Last year I looked forward to seeing HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES. As unsatisfying as that movie was at least it stuck to it's guns and didn't try to be something that it wasn't. The filmmakers behind SAW should have stuck to their guns. But Elwes and Glover still might have ruined it then too.
Whoa!
posted on 28 Aug 2009I thought this movie was pretty clever despite the gratuitous violence and what have you. I loved the themes, the writing, the plot and of course the surprise ending. It's been a long time since I've seen a movie this smart. It was predictable in spots, but if you roll with them, you'll still be pleasantly surprised at where you end up. The acting did leave something to be desired, but the plot and story lines more than make up for that. Danny Glover was a nice addition to the lineup. I think he anchored the whole movie in way. I also think this movie helped broaden his scope as well as his appeal. Not a bad film at all considering budget and other variables that the big studios and movie makers don't have to deal with.