SAW V - What's the verdict?

[Phalanx]

I assume some people here have seen it already - I am planning to sometime next week.

So - is it any good, at all?
I've heard one or two negative reviews, but it seems largely to do with the same problem anyone ever has with the saw films, continuity stuff, confusion, time jumps...etc...

Now, I loved the first saw and don't think any of the sequels have really done it a great deal of justice, but they all have their moments.
#2 was a completely different kind of movie, reminded me a bit more of cube but ultimately an entertaining watch, with a couple of good twists.
#3 was a bit of a let-down I thought, it was very convoluted, and I think easily the weakest of the series - to this day I have not seen it again since the cinema...I was ready to give up on the franchise at this point...it felt deliberately 2-part, which turned out to be the case, because a fair bit of the plot and characters of that film continued on in...
#4 I saw no need to bring the Whalberg character back, I'll say that from the get-go...but I thought this was actually a huge improvement on the film prior.
The proper jigsaw origin story was one of the best scenes/moments of all the saw films...my only problem with this one was that two of the cops looked pretty similar, and in the end I was left wondering who did what, and when - although I think upon a rewatch (yes, I actually think this one is worth rewatching) I'll get all that sorted.

I just don't know what to expect with #5...
Anyone who's seen it - how does it rate against the others?

[missmacabre]

I haven't seen it yet but I've been hearing it was better than IV. Also, I completely agree with you on the confusion at the end of Saw IV. The cops might as well have been twins.

[Despare]

I've liked all of them but we can start by saying that none of them will have the impact of the first. V is also more like a crime drama with less gore than the other films, I think this worked. A lot of backstory came into play but I think it was necessary and all things considered this one ended up being pretty damn good. My rankings would be, starting with the best:

I
II
V
IV
III

[Posher778]

So is Saw 5 supposed to be the last one? I wasn't sure but the tagline led me to believe this.

[Despare]

So is Saw 5 supposed to be the last one? I wasn't sure but the tagline led me to believe this.

I've heard that they've committed to making 7 of them. After seeing V I will see VI and if they continue to be decent I will continue my Halloween tradition with friends. I'm sure if VII makes enough cash and is decent they'll push for more though, or least do a spin-off. I can honestly say that I've enjoyed the series as a whole more than Fri. 13th or Nightmare on Elm Street (even though certain movies in those series are better than any Saw flick) so I'm all for them milking it.

[Posher778]

I'm fairly indifferent. The 1st one is easily the best on all accounts. The rest are watchable-decent, so, like you said, as long as they continue that way, why not?

[Despare]

I'm fairly indifferent. The 1st one is easily the best on all accounts. The rest are watchable-decent, so, like you said, as long as they continue that way, why not?

Better than a remake right? :)

[MissHorrorBitch]

I wasn't planning on going at all to be honest, because Saw 4 was such a disappointment to me. I have went to see every Saw on opening night, so as the night went on, I felt out of place I suppose for not going.

So, I went. Great up until the last 2-3 minutes. For me it ruined the movie.

Without spoilers, lets just say that the movie is amazing, but then when you least expect it the there's an extra twist that could possibly ruin it all for you personally.

I rated it a D- on yahoo movies just because of the last 2-3 minutes.

[Nella]

I was also confused at the end. I'd had a couple of beers before going so I was embarrassed when I had to ask my younger bro what happened. I wasn't drunk but he probably thought I was. I love Justin Louis, the actor, but I forgot what his name was in IV. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing 5.

[roshiq]

I highly enjoyed the first 3 parts and sometimes I think it'd be better if they stopped at III. Though it was watchable as a time passing thriller but part 4 disappointed me in every way and I have no expectations from this series anymore.

Better than a remake right? :)

I guess there are already some stupid makers eagerly waiting for the time when the series will come to an end, so that they can starts to screwing around the franchise.

[alkytrio666]

Staci Layne of horror.com said "This time, the movie theater is a trap."
Staci Layne.
Horror.com
Horror.

I think we should stay away.

[monster123]

Sucked! I thought it was poorly made and really lame.

[Nella]

I guess I'll wait until it comes out on DVD.

[Despare]

Let me know if you see it and what you think Phalanx, read my little spoiler in Last Seen Movies after you watch it and tell me if you agree. One friend who watched it said she didn't like it after leaving the theater but then, after a few days had passed and she had thought about it, it grew on her a bit and she liked it more.

[Phalanx]

Yup, seeing it tonight, will give feedback.

[Kyros Christian]

Wow.. it was awful. Didnt jump once. I think the producers were like, "lets use the same sets and not make this one so gory so well make three times as much at the box office." All the other Saw movies were better then this one.

[VampiricClown]

Better than a remake right? :)

Ahahahahahaha! :D

[The Mothman]

Staci Layne of horror.com said "This time, the movie theater is a trap."
Staci Layne.
Horror.com
Horror.

I think we should stay away.

I cant really tell whether the above review is meant to be positive or negetive. This Staci Layne person, she also said the Cursed was "One of the best horror movies this year", did she not.
who the heck is she? it would be cool if the people who actually worked for this website posted here too, but they don't. snobs.

[epsicolian]

Saw V is much thriller it was the biggest horror movie I have seen in my entire life. Blood and killing all around, jigsaw passion is some thing I have loved. For a horror movie it was the greatest story. My self saw it from free movies (http://www.80millionmoviesfree.com) oh boy I didn’t feel like sleeping. there will be more saw movies i guess

[missmacabre]

Saw V is much thriller it was the biggest horror movie I have seen in my entire life. Blood and killing all around, jigsaw passion is some thing I have loved. For a horror movie it was the greatest story. My self saw it from free movies (http://www.80millionmoviesfree.com) oh boy I didn’t feel like sleeping. there will be more saw movies i guess

that is the funniest ad yet. smooth.

i just got back and though it was alright. Only thing I have really enjoyed through all of the movies was the pig masks jumping out of nowhere. the end was okay, but not a twist at all. So predictable.

[stenchofdeath]

Alot of people don't like this film. I thought it was good, and fairly hardcore in the gore factor. I liked that it explained more things about the events in the other movies. When i heard it was out i wondered how they would be able to make another story, but they did and i think that they did it well.

[chaibill]

I watched Saw V in the theater it was OK, but not worth the ticket price. Wait for DVD and if you can rent it for a $1 at the supermarket do that, Or netflix. Seemed too short and the end was not a big surprise.

[CryptKeeper13]

I wish they would have stopped after II. II was enough to turn me off from the series (admittedly the used syringe pit was pretty cool).

[bloodrayne]

I have a question about the very beginning, there was something that I didn't understand

I'll put it in spoiler text because I know that there are still a few people who haven't seen it yet:

The guy did what he was supposed to do to save himself, but he was killed anyway...Why?...Did he wait too long to do it?

[Despare]

I have a question about the very beginning, there was something that I didn't understand

I'll put it in spoiler text because I know that there are still a few people who haven't seen it yet:

The guy did what he was supposed to do to save himself, but he was killed anyway...Why?...Did he wait too long to do it?

Your Q & A are both in white, highlight


The guy did what he was supposed to do to save himself, but he was killed anyway...Why?...Did he wait too long to do it?


The first trap was just the detective taking care of his sister's killer, he set it up like a Jigsaw trap so he wouldn't be a suspect. There was really no escape from that trap, just "justice". That's why Jigsaw was pissed...

[The_Return]

I have a question about the very beginning, there was something that I didn't understand

I'll put it in spoiler text because I know that there are still a few people who haven't seen it yet:

The guy did what he was supposed to do to save himself, but he was killed anyway...Why?...Did he wait too long to do it?

No offense...but did you watch the rest of the movie? Spoiler text as well:

The whole point was that he was killed. Jigsaw didn't set up that trap - Hoffman did. The victim killed Hoffman's sister and got off, so he decided to kill him and make it look like a Jigsaw murder. Hence why Jigsaw kidnapped/tested Hoffman and said how he doesn't like getting credit for shoddy work.

EDIT - Guess Despare beat me to it...

[bloodrayne]

Your Q & A are both in white, highlight


OH, thanks!...I thought maybe something happened that I didn't see...

No offense...but did you watch the rest of the movie?

No I wasn't able to watch the whole thing (less than half an hour actually)...I suppose I would have understood it if I had :(

I will finish it at some point...

And thanks Return, for trying to help :)

[Keith Stryton III]

One word review of the SAW films.

SAW - "escalating"
SAW 2 - "predominant"
SAW 3 - "illiterate"
SAW 4 - "childish"
SAW 5 - "pittth"

To sum up the series?

"chesty"

[James Whale]

Interestingthoughts

[bloodrayne]

Okay, I watched the whole thing...I liked it, it wasn't bad...I hated the ending, but at least I understood it :)

[Noah]

Loved SAW 5. Love this whole fucking series actually, my second favourite behind The Evil Dead flicks.

If I had to rank them, it'd be this way:

SAW 3
SAW
SAW 5
SAW 2
SAW 4

I believe part 6 is supposed to finish off the series. You know they'll continue it though, and I'll be there every single fuckin' time! :D

[Elvis_Christ]

I'm pretty over this series and the majority of flicks the major studios are putting out. Might give it a watch sometime...

[hacelikewhoa]

I liked the first one...I've seen the rest but I don't really get into them. Haven't seen 5 yet though. I'll probably watch it eventually.

[Painfulldeath]

I keep watching them even though they could have seriously stopped after the 1st. It's like they get gradually worse and worse.

[freddy69]

i hate that stupid movie

[orangestar]

I'll watch every SAW movie until they stop making them. I think V was a little convoluted, but ot was nothing compared to IV. It seems like they might be back on track, but I can't see how they can keep going back in time to any more "parallel" stories with Jigsaw still alive.

[_____V_____]

I'll watch every SAW movie until they stop making them. I think V was a little convoluted, but ot was nothing compared to IV. It seems like they might be back on track, but I can't see how they can keep going back in time to any more "parallel" stories with Jigsaw still alive.

I was? rofl...j/k.

Great to see you back. Hope you stay this time. :)

[freddy69]

i dont like any of the saw movies , but my great niece loves them:cool:

[DeVuL]

I've heard that they've committed to making 7 of them. After seeing V I will see VI and if they continue to be decent I will continue my Halloween tradition with friends. I'm sure if VII makes enough cash and is decent they'll push for more though, or least do a spin-off. I can honestly say that I've enjoyed the series as a whole more than Fri. 13th or Nightmare on Elm Street (even though certain movies in those series are better than any Saw flick) so I'm all for them milking it.

I actually agree to this... like I've mentioned before.. if it's horror or anything thriller like, I'll watch it... I at first was a little confused as to what they were going to do in the 5th installment, but now from reading all of this, I understand... I most likely will probably do the same thing, just watch them as they come out... I'm a big fan of having complete sets, no matter HOW terrible the movie is....

take for instance, the Halloween series... I have 3, yes I said it, Halloween 3...

[marianne]

I assume some people here have seen it already - I am planning to sometime next week.

So - is it any good, at all?
I've heard one or two negative reviews, but it seems largely to do with the same problem anyone ever has with the saw films, continuity stuff, confusion, time jumps...etc...

Now, I loved the first saw and don't think any of the sequels have really done it a great deal of justice, but they all have their moments.
#2 was a completely different kind of movie, reminded me a bit more of cube but ultimately an entertaining watch, with a couple of good twists.
#3 was a bit of a let-down I thought, it was very convoluted, and I think easily the weakest of the series - to this day I have not seen it again since the cinema...I was ready to give up on the franchise at this point...it felt deliberately 2-part, which turned out to be the case, because a fair bit of the plot and characters of that film continued on in...
#4 I saw no need to bring the Whalberg character back, I'll say that from the get-go...but I thought this was actually a huge improvement on the film prior.
The proper jigsaw origin story was one of the best scenes/moments of all the saw films...my only problem with this one was that two of the cops looked pretty similar, and in the end I was left wondering who did what, and when - although I think upon a rewatch (yes, I actually think this one is worth rewatching) I'll get all that sorted.

I just don't know what to expect with #5...
Anyone who's seen it - how does it rate against the others?
i dont no i havent seen it yet but hopefully it weill be good cos the others were good but the fourth was ok not a good as the rest

[Jigsaw316]

Saw V felt like a stepping stone for the next one but was still very good!

[Disease]

Saw V felt like a stepping stone for the next one but was still very good!

I thought this was ment to be the last one?

I started to watch it but then got confused, I couldn't remember the end of part 4.. So I might watch that again first. Then again if I don't remember it is it really worth it.... :confused:

[illdojo]

Saw V was absolutely dreadful.
Ya know?...Sometimes the cash cow runs out of milk.

[Taom]

I didn't go into Saw V expecting anything other than inventive death scenes and a haphazzardly thrown together script.

They had to tire their killer into the story told in the previous four flicks. At times this seemed tedious to watch, but it did give the film a different pace and slightly different feel than the rest in the series. The death scenes were fresh and inventive as expected. Yeah the ending was an obvious lead-in to another flick, but we all knew that was coming anyways.

[ZombieSalad]

saw saw saw.... well I thought V is the best in the serie after the first one.

[La Chat Noire]

Watched it last night. It's the worst one in the series IMO. I think Detective Hoffman's character was way too bland for the role he played.