This requires a master's degree in SAW studies to be meaningful


There's never a really dull moment, though there are a few instances where the film focuses so much on traps that it detracts from the overall story

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The fact that John Kramer (Tobin Bell), aka "Puzzle," the demonic serial killer from the first three SAW movie games, was nearly decapitated by a circular saw at the end of SAW III doesn't necessarily mean it's over for good of saw iv review. In the world of horror movie franchises, no one really dies until long after the series starts making direct DVD releases. Writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan have found a way to keep Jigsaw in the dead, which should please diehard fans, but those of us in the middle of SAW II quickly tire of the spooky fun and Gamers will be troubled. This requires a master's degree in SAW studies to be meaningful. Make no mistake, Jigsaw is dead #151;his particularly creepy autopsy opens the movie #151;but you haven't played the last hand. Deep in his stomach, the coroner found a cassette that Jigsaw managed to swallow before dying before SAW III ended.

Surprisingly, this fourth part is also very exciting and interesting. There's never a really dull moment, though there are a few instances where the film focuses so much on traps that it detracts from the overall story. Sadly, it doesn't even reach the emotional and gripping heights of the original, but it's basically on the same level as Saw III's story. It has some really exciting moments and lots of tension and fun to watch.

However, my favorite aspect of the entire movie is John Kramer's character development. Although he dies during the events of the movie, in some cases we can go back in time and see what Kramer's life was like when he wasn't busy setting crazy death traps. He has a wife and he loves her so much that he will do anything for her. Just for a moment, you really forget who this man is. You forget all his heinous behavior and see him as a person.

However, as I said before, Saw IV relies too much on its pitfalls rather than its story. That's one of the reasons I don't like sequels so much: after the first, almost everything is 90% gore and 10% story.

If you've read my review of Saw II, you'll know that I absolutely hate unexpected endings. I have a strong feeling that writers Leigh Whannell and Darren Lynn Bousman saw the huge acclaim that the twisted ending of the first entry received and wanted to replicate that success a second time. They were very unsuccessful. Not only is it confusing and pointless, but it also makes a character from the original even more objectionable.

If I were to rate "Saw IV" based solely on my personal enjoyment, it would be a huge failure. To that end, Part Four, the series has lost its uniqueness, wit, twisted morality, and even its terrifying abilities. "Saw IV" isn't particularly scary, suspenseful, or terrifying...it just gets to the point of unconscious violence. Fans of horror porn, "hotels" and extreme violence will almost climax... others will just shrug and say "so what?"

It's pointless to comment on the performance or almost any aspect of "Saw IV"..."Saw IV" has nothing to do with the performance, there are many ways you can act scared or die, but the "Saw" series has become Almost only in the "game" itself. After directing the last two Saw movies, director Darren Lynn Bussman offered nothing new in terms of action, pacing or cinematography, while new writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan basically did more complex versions of both films.

While the door is wide open for Saw, it's unclear if there are plans for a fifth film. What is certain, however, is that 2008 will break the Halloween tradition of the past four years.

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