Saw III (2006)
Time: 1h 48mins
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
Quick Summary: Jigsaw abducts a doctor in order to keep himself alive while he watches his new apprentice put an unlucky citizen named Jeff through a brutal test.
Saw 3 is impressively intelligent and flawlessly ties together all the loose ends from parts 1 and 2, bringing it all into a brutal tale of revenge. The terminally ill John Kramer takes advantage of this tragic scenario to create a new game and invites a few people to play.
What I like about this is that it keeps it simple. By focusing on a smaller cast of characters, we are given ample opportunity to delve into each character's backstory and truly understand what makes them tick. This allows the audience to form a deeper emotional connection with the characters, thereby making the story more impactful. Although this does have sub-plots, they do not feel out of place. They connect seamlessly at the end and make for a brilliant few twists.
This one brings some really good messages into the mix. These messages show us that hate, vengeance, revenge, and complacency bring more pain than anything else, and do not solve anything. It ruins families, destroys relationships, clouds judgment, and in the end: self-destruction (literally *wink*). I honestly like how much of a character study this is, as it's really interesting to watch these characters and understand them.
Still, the atmosphere is very dark and moody which I still love. The suspense and tension, while not as impressive as the original, are still great. The slow pacing allows you to take everything in, and this makes it all the better as the twists are being revealed.
The traps were different in this one, as they weren't focused on someone trying to escape, it was someone having to rescue them which is pretty refreshing. But then to add another layer to this, would you save someone who has caused you the most heartbreaking pain and grief? I think they were pretty brutal still, with one guy getting his limbs twisted slowly in place.
Tobin Bell's portrayal of John Kramer was exceptional as he displayed excellent range and depth of character. He brought out the intricacies of John Kramer's personality that went beyond what we needed and I loved it. Amanda, on the other hand, was the most dramatic character in the series. You essentially gain a love-hate relationship with her character as you pity her yet want to hate her.
This is cleverly written and honestly my personal favourite out of the series. The gore is amped up in this too which is a nice touch as it didn't feel overboard. One scene I partially felt squeamish at was one during a brain surgery.
10/10
" Death is a surprise party."
"Suffering? You haven't seen anything yet. Someone like me, who am I?"
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