Saw

Saw was directed by James Wan, it was his debut film and has proved to be a successful film for him as since 2003 he has made 3 more to make it a quadrilogy. Director James Wan does an excellent job in his debut picture as he never gives anything away too soon, leaving the viewer just confused enough to be intrigued what else could happen. The suspense is built up extremely well and just when it looks like Saw is going down the road of cliché it pulls something out the bag to surprise you further. For a low budget film it certainly has something to be proud of.

I like the way it throws the audience straight into the film, using flashbacks effectively to bring us to present day (the two victims in the toilet cell.) The flashbacks are used effectively without dragging the storyline out or becoming an annoyance. They reveal just enough to keep our minds tuned to the film and gripped to the screen. The music also plays a crucial part on sustianing suspense and setting the right mood.

Saw is not for everyone and certainly its gruesome and brutal content can prove a bit too much for people to handle, however if that’s your thing then it definetely wouldnt disapoint you. For people that like more of a complex film the blood and gore only makes up a very small part of what it otherwise an interesting psychological thriller.