Movie review - Saw 6

By: By Steven Pavlat

Posted: 11/16/09

SPOILER ALERT!
- The following article contains personal analysis and opinions that reveal certain details and plot information about the Saw series, specifically Saw 6.

The Saw series has introduced many moviegoers to unimaginable and grotesque horror, which sadly, may be running on empty. The sixth installment of this series begins with two mortgage realtors held captive with a head brace that is ready to make incisions through their foreheads. Their path to survival asks them to sacrifice as much body weight as possible in sixty seconds. However, as usual, the opening segment of brutality has nothing to do with the storyline (sorry, except for Saw 4).

John Kramer (Tobin Bell), the civil engineer and mastermind of the Saw series, continues his mission of letting his subjects endure "self-rehabilitation". William, the CEO of a health insurance company, finds himself in the focal point of this film because of his misguided business ethics. Finding loopholes in patient's claims and then rejecting them from service is a good way to end up in the hands of Mr. Kramer. William soon finds himself in a maze of choices in which he must choose who lives and who dies.

Personally, I am a huge fan of the Saw series and it would take a lot to get me to say something negative about it. However, this movie did not get it done. One of the reasons this franchise has taken flight is because of the inhumane and graphic violence, which is then followed up with a realistic plot. However, throughout the past Saw films reality has been comprised and the plot has become more and more unbelievable, albeit captivating. The main character, John Kramer has died, which really confuses viewers because of multiple flashbacks throughout the films. Also, every new film adds more details that make viewers think back three or more films. Finally, the violence has been limited in nature. Now if you can believe people cutting off their arms, digging keys out of open body stitches, and burning people alive is not limited violence, please take notes from Saw 2, 3, and 4.

If you are looking for a reason to send this series to retirement, then perhaps you may have harsher words for Saw 6. However, for the Saw faithfull's such as myself, go to the theater, pay your eight dollars, (as extreme as it may be) support the series and enjoy the marvels and mystery that is "Saw".