
With the sixth installment of in theaters, many tought this would just be another flub, like Saw V. I was hoping that Saw 6 would be able to redeem the Saw franchise after its previous installment the year before. I didn't have high expectations, but I am happy to say that Saw VI exceeded my expectations and was actually one of the best of the series.
Saw 1-3 will always be considered the best in the series, as it began to start going downhill after that. When people began hearing that there would be a Saw 4 and 5, they sighed and would say, "another one?" This never ending franchise has always been able to provide incredible twists that keep the viewers interested but the gore for some can be way over the top.
I have always enjoyed these movies because the story and the traps along with the twists are just so incredible. You never know what is happening, or who is who and it just makes for incredible endings which always keep you waiting and guessing for the next one.
Of course the brain is always working during these movies. Rational thinking to figure out what is going on, what would you do to survive. Limbic through the music and images. When that Saw music kicks in you know something big is about to go down.
Without giving anything away for those that have ever seen it, the very first movie's ending blew my mind and I was hooked ever after.
Productions techniques can be seen all through out this through the editing, timing and elaborate sets.
The biggest technique used has to be value messages. Most people who have never seen these movies think its just a gore fest of a man killing innocent people. This is not the case, as it is people who don't respect thier own lives and are actually not good people.
The book notes that the 1997 introduction of DVDs skyrocket movie renting. Also with the use of surround sound and HD televisions it is almost like being in a movie theater. Many people have said that they will just wait for the movie to come out rather than spend the money to watch in a crowded theater. Without the creation of the vhs and then the DVD, this wouldn't have ever become a possibility and our only way to watch movies was to go to the cinema.
Rotten tomatoes said that this is one of the better Saw movie, but is still a gore fest that will take away the enjoyment for many.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/saw_VI/
I think the Saw franchise is a good one, while it will never be as good as they were in the beginning, Saw franchise took a step forward by redeeming itself with this newest installment and 6 is definetly one I would recommend.
http://www.saw6film.com/main.html
1 comment:
I never thought of the SAW series as having any redeeming value, Kane, but after reading your blog post, I am least rethinking my conclusions...
A good post here - work on your hyperlink placement - make sure they are clear and consistent.
Dr. W
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