Saw wasn't original or clever, in my opinion, it did what had been done before and did it worse. Take the film Cube (1997), for example, it has a similar plot to Saw; it has less gore but that's due to the higher quality of both the plot and story. The Saw films are nothing more than a bunch of overgrown children playing with prosthetics. It would be best described as "Torture porn."
It is hard for me to understand how this franchise has done as well as it has. The Saw films are poorly acted and poorly scripted; they seem to mainly consist of people panting. Yet an audience still buy into it, why is this? These films aren't even particularly scary! Is it truly just for the mutilation?
As each film goes by the low standards drop even lower, as if there is no such thing as quality control. Obviously these films must be money-makers for the studio to churning them out. But surely I can't be the only one insulted by the stupidity of it all.
On top of being terribly silly (and all-round dreadful), it is also on the borders of "snuff movie" territory. Obviously, what we are seeing is clearly not real, but with minimum plot and story, and maximum blood and gore, there is a sinister element to the enjoyment gained from these films.
The Saw films will, hopefully, never rank among the greatest. And their following will never cease to amaze me. I know, personally, I would be insulted to part with my money for these films. What do you think? Do you agree with me? Disagree?
To be Honest,
ReplyDeleteat first I liked the films but at the same time agree with your eliment towards the sick side of it.
however as the last 2 filsm have went on I have just found it more and more sicker with the so called saw finale in 3D. which may i say did not need to be in 3d it did nothing for it.
and secondly the ending as stupid
i fell kinder jopped by the finale of the film and would hold of seeing anther if one where to be made.
has anyone been on the ride?
and what is your views on that?
as a them-park lover would you go on the ride?