THIS IS SOME GOOD SHIT WE GOT RIGHT HERE.
Like a long trip with me, we're now at the point where not letting you down is the closest we'll get to 'good'.
Everything is not as bad as it has been in the past, though the toner is running low on the photocopier, to the point where even the most gruesome of killings don't have the same impact as they did in the original.
Side note: this has my favorite kill in the Saw universe! Two people have to race to cut off the most of their own flesh by weight.
Finally getting to the last couple films in the series, have definitely never seen this one. Fingers crossed.
There was a huge improvement over the fourth and fifth films. This sixth is more like the first. It is well written and well constructed.
I really enjoyed seeing it.
This is where we start rolling again! This second trilogy has gotten progressively better and Part VI is a quality thriller. It’s bloody, tense, the plot is progressing well! The game rolls on!
Rating: 3.5/5 - 80% - Would Recommend
This is a Saw that finally carves its own identity that isn’t the griminess of III-V and matches 1’s scrappy thriller and 2’s campy slasher-thriller hybrid. And it does that by being the most political one yet, finally turning John’s scathing and condescending eye onto deserving targets: health insurance agents and the healthcare system. The disdain that runs through this franchise hits so much better here- even if it gets slightly tripped up in the usual hypocritical judgement with the janitor who smoked- and Outerbridge is just what the film needed. He makes William human and surprisingly multi-faceted- charming and sympathetic on the personal scale, even self sacrificing. But able to detach himself from the decisions he makes in the macro. It makes the ending tragic yet arguably deserving- while he pleads for the family he ruined to forgive him, he doesn’t say sorry. There is the palpable threat he’d still use the power of this corrupt system and absolve himself of responsibility, claim that he and it are nothing like Jigsaw and these games as he does in the hanging scene. And the traps are not only fun and visceral, but all serve as a reflection of these themes and as a metaphor for the damage and logic William and the system he’s a part of have.
On top of that, Hoffman continues to win me over. He has that dog in him. He has none of the philosophy or tragedy John and Amanda did, no pretensions. He is what he is and he’ll survive by any means necessary; it is in his nature. He, like Xavier in II, is just a straight up horror villain of the 80s slasher or thriller variety. And the catty family drama of him, Amanda, and John is a treat even for the one scene it has.
The best thing about this one is it finds the fun in Saw again, while saying something more. It results in a film that stands right beside the first two, and has a fair claim to being the best. A grand achievement for a sixth film in a franchise.
Still continuing my trek through the entire Saw franchise as a lead-up to Halloween this year (2023). Seems like we went from a drought of traps in Saw V to an overabundance of them here in Saw VI . Not necessarily a "bad" thing (most of the traps here were pretty awesomely gruesome and violent) but in a sense, it almost detracted from the "story" that was supposed to be unfolding. Saw VI almost seems preoccupied with fast-forwarding through the story in a rush to get the viewer to the next "trap", instead of incorporating the multiple traps into the story itself, as was so beautifully done in Saw , Saw II , and Saw III . As I mentioned in my review of Saw V , it seems Saw VI follows the same hobbled attempt to simply outdo (and granted, it did) the cruelty and brutality of its preceding film. Instead of building a great STORY, the writers/producers built better traps and stapled the Saw brand on it in an effort to continue building on the franchise that's gotten them this far. Kind of disappointing because there's not much substance AT ALL here (in the way of story). Additionally, the acting was - with the exception (of course) of Tobin Bell - subpar at best. The most painful (and I don't mean "trap" painful; I'm referring to the horrid acting) to watch was Peter Outerbridge (as "William") not even able to sell any kind of emotion in watching his own staff and colleagues being decimated. The "maze" that his legal secretary is caught in should have at least elicited some sobbing, crying, horror-stricken grief at what had just happened but he couldn't even sell that. Not even close. Not much better can be said for any of the rest of the cast here; some of them seemed like they were either phoning it in or were just more interested in getting their face in a movie that had a chance at being seen. The acting was really a disappointment here.
That being said, however, if you're looking for gruesome and "blood and gore", this one will probably rank as one of your favorites, at least as far as the Saw franchise goes. It actually borders on the ridiculous, however. How can a man get his entire body, vital organs an all, pumped full of hydroflouric acid (and according to some sources, HF acid is not nearly as corrosive as the film depicted but since I'm not a chemical engineer I couldn't attest to that) yet remain not merely alive but completely coherent while his internal organs are dissolving and his body "melts in half"? I did like the way this one ended, however, as it leads us into our continuing journey along this macabre pathway of psychotic bedlam. To coin a phrase, "Let the games continue..."
PS: Betsy Russell (aka "Jill Tuck" in the films) appears, from her head shot, to be an attractive woman; I'm wondering if she deliberately chose to wear black contacts or something in these films because her eyes just totally creep me out. Yuck... She looks like a corpse trying to force a smile. Yeesh...
John Kramer hates cops, politicians, insurance companies, rapists, racists, murderers, capitalism, abusers, cheaters, and we're the ones calling him the villain?
Saw: Coworkers Edition
Killer opening scene, one of my favorites. The games are back to the level of Saw II and Saw III. Actual well-thought out games, none of them were lame. Having it not focus on John as much actually felt refreshing, I like Hoffman he turned into a badass at some point during the movie. His Dexter situation was the best storyline of the movie. It was nice seeing those flashbacks of John's acolytes interacting with each other, seeing the jealousy and potencial backstabbing. Wanted to see more of Amanda and Hoffman together. William is a meh character, not one that fits in the protagonist role. Some really awful acting once again, the worst was the kid. Really liked the third act and for once, i'm curious to see what happens in the next episode.
Traps Ranked (worst way to die order):
1. Acid Injectors - acid is a no no! Definitely the worst. It's gotta hurt a lot more than what the lame actor was portraying
2. Pound of Flesh - awesome gore and game. I wouldn't be able to do it. Those screws look like the better option
3. Oxygen Crusher - getting your abdomen crushed every time you take a breath. Don't smoke guys
4. Shotgun Carousel - instant death but the panic of knowing you're probably next + the coworkers yelling at each other
5. Reverse Bear Trap 2.0 - no upgrade, just the same old
6. The Gallows - getting hung with barbed wire. Almost instant death
7. Steam Maze - not that bad, considering. I'd choose this over a lot of the other games
The sixth installment of the Saw series is perhaps the first to actually have something to say. But I don't want to go too far with my praise; the criticism of the American health care system and capitalism in general falls more than flat. But at least the overall flow of the plot is better this time. The "game" with a few creative, if unfair, traps clearly takes up the main portion. The plot around Costas Mandylor's Detective Hoffman (still terrible as an actor) takes place only on the fringes. And with both plot elements, the film ends with a satisfying climax. The "game" finishes in a really gross way, while Hoffman actually gets a cool moment at the end. The last time I was this satisfied with a Saw film was with the second part of the franchise.
“Do you like the way brutality feels, Mark?"
Somehow they used the same formula on the flashbacks but this one feels better than the previous two. Amanda is back and it actually adds to the story!
10/10
All Gold
Saw VI The Final Cut;
WELL THIS WAS SUPER AWESOME
AMAZING FRICKIN SPECTACULAR,
WOW..JUST...WOW....
BRUTAL AND NASTY
(Just the way I love it).
BEST ONE OUT OF ALL OF THEM,
NOW THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT,
THIS JUST KICKED ASS FROM START TO FINISH.
THE PACING IS ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL
THE TRAPS WERE AWESOME
THE DEATHS WERE AMAZING,
A STORY I COULD UNDERSTAND AND KEEP UP WITH, EVERYTHING WAS SO BLOODY INTERESTING.
THE WAY THEY TIED IT ALL IN WAS
OFF THE CHARTS.
AND A POST CREDIT SCENE,
FCUK YEAH.
I LOVED IT 3000
EVERYTHING WORKED
AND WAS SO SMOOTH
"SLICK" I WOULD SAY.
WHAT'S MORE TO SAY
EXCEPT
"DON'T TRUST THE
ONE WHO SAVES YOU"
"GAME OVER"
(As We Start A New Game
As I Continue My
31 Days Of Horror.
October 2023)
Probably the best Saw out of the post-Saw 2 films. The series finally goes back to it's political message roots and tackles some serious topics, while weaving them into it's bloody horror style. The mix of healthcare discussion and survival horror is actually quite brilliant.
A return to form, Saw VI is an intense and suspenseful horror-thriller. While a shady insurance company CEO faces judgment in a Jigsaw trap, Jigsaw’s accomplice, Detective Mark Hoffman, continues to try to throw suspicion off of himself as a joint task force closes in. Additionally, there are some interesting reveals about Jigsaw’s backstory and Hoffman’s role in the operation. The traps are quit inventive and are especially apt for the target. However, the gore is overdone at times and kind of undercuts the suspense. Yet overall, Saw VI is a noticeable improvement for the series.
The best out of all of the Saw movies after Saw 3 so far, but the series still being heavily tied to the events of Saw 3 still make it a pretty bad movie.
SAW VI really ties all the strings together and is a step up from the last one. We follow Hoffman as the FBI closes in on him and he sets up another round of games. Hoffman also finally gets his own game to play.
The gore is also ramped up, as are the brutality of the traps. Sometimes I can't believe how they come up with this shit. Anyway I really enjoyed this rewatch.
Somehow I rated the final chapter with half a star. I wonder if I still hate it. I think I just wanted to be like, look at me, I hate silly horror films. I have taste. But to be honest, I don't have a amazing taste. I just simply love horror, b-movies, monster movies, basicly anything if it entertains me, which is for me, at least the last couple of years, the most important quality for a film. Can it entertain me?
Anyway, Saw VI was entertaining enough for me!
Shout by jonginnieBlockedParent2016-06-12T13:38:13Z
Better than IV and V, I thought they were just gonna go downhill from now. Guess this proved me wrong.