Saturday, November 05, 2005
Review: Saw II
Just when you thought that Jigsaw had retired to take care of his grandchildren, here comes SAW II. Though not directed by the same director as the original, this sequel is in many ways superior to its predecessor. The cinematography is jerky and split second, which adds to the frantic pace at which the plot develops. We begin with another cruel 'murder,' followed by the cops (led by Donnie Walhlberg - who surprisingly doesn't have an eyebrows?) closing in on Jigsaw's lair. They find him very white and weak, still struggling against the cancer that is slowly killing him. As they begin to explore the rest of his hideout, they notice several computer screens which appear to be monitoring a game that is currently being played! Seems Mr. Saw has rounded up many players this time, locked them in a house, put some airborne nerve agent in the air and given them clues about how to find the vaccine. Wahlberg begins to simmer when he sees that his own son is among the contestants. A little cat-and-mouse beings between him and Jigsaw and let me tell you, I was completely suprised by the ending. All-in-all, this is a top-rate sequel that has managed to one-up the original (which featured some very questionable acting). A definite must see!
GRADE: A (A+ for Tobin Bell, who plays Jigsaw)
