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List Price: $19.98
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Manufacturer: Lions Gate
Starring: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Lyriq Bent
Directed By: Darren Lynn Bousman
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: LION'S GATE ENTERTAINMENT
EAN: 0031398221975
Format: AC-3
Label: Lions Gate
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Lions Gate
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-01-22
Running Time: 95
Studio: Lions Gate
Theatrical Release Date: 2007-10-26
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When SWAT Commander Rigg is abducted and thrust into a game the last officer untouched by Jigsaw has but ninety minutes to overcome a series of demented traps and save an old friend or face the deadly consequences.System Requirements:Running Time: 95 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â HORROR/TORTURE Rating:Â UNRATED UPC:Â 031398221975 Manufacturer No:Â 22197
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Summary: John's legacy lives on
Comment: The SAW films are all sequential, so 'SAW IV' picks up where 'SAW III' ended. The movie starts with the grisly autopsy of John (Tobin Bell). A tape is found in his stomach, one he made before he died. Though dead, John does not intend to give up his games. The next scene is a tasty trap where two men awaken, one with his eyes sewn shut and the other with his mouth sewn shut. The two are chained together and must get their key off the other man. As usual, its nice to have a trap right off the bat, don't forget about this one.
Lt. Rigg (Lyriq Bent from 'SAW III') is attacked, and finds himself in one of John's games. He's told that Eric Matthews (surprisingly talented Donny Wahlberg) is still alive after missing for six months, and that Rigg can save him if he follows the rules of the game. Rigg must follow the clues, many of which the lives of innocent and guilty people are at stake, to his final destination.
Added to this SAW installment is John's ex-wife Jill Tuck, called into the police station for interrogation on what she knows of John and his background. 'SAW IV' doesn't quite live up to the first three movies. The traps are rather lame in comparison to the previous films, and although bloody they just don't have that feel of genius behind them. John was better as an enigma, with a goal of teaching others to appreciate their lives by putting them into death situations. (taken from John's cancer and the car crash that almost killed him) 'SAW IV' changes the view of John's motives by providing (IMHO) too much predictable background that takes away from John being a simple genius serial killer. (You'll have to watch the movie to see the motive changes) To me, the series lost too much of its complexity along with the mystery that kept the intensity level high.
In spite of all this, I still recommend you watch SAW IV, though you must watch the first three in order if you haven't already. There's adequate blood and gore, some tricky questions of humanity, a decent Jigsaw scenario, and building intensity toward the end. Rent first unless you're a diehard fan (like me), who purchased before watching the movie. Enjoy!
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Summary: The death of a franchise?
Comment: I wondered how the franchise was going to continue with the death of Jigsaw in Saw III. This movie was by far the worst of the franchise. The first 15 minutes were grusome and gave me the feeling this movie was going to be on par with the first three movies that I loved. I was wrong
the movie got confusing fast and just seemed to drag to a finish. This movie would surpass most current horror movies and compared to other films of this type I would give it a 5 star, however compared to the other 3 Saw movies this one by far inferior. Hopefully Saw 5 will get the series back on track.
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Summary: I Had To Look Away .......
Comment: I'm a big fan of the SAW movies, and consider the whole SAW "experience" to be one of Hollywood's best horror efforts.
SAW IV's main objectives are twofold: (1)to tie up all the loose ends of the past 3 movies and give some background into Jigsaw's madness and (2) to set the stage for SAW V, and the continuation of more terror from another evil genius who is about to take Jigsaw's place. Without a doubt, the surprise ending of SAW IV will segue perfectly into the beginning of SAW V.
Out of all four SAW movies, this one is the most gruesome, the most visually astounding one yet. I found I had to look away at the grizzly scenes, and I totally COULD NOT stomach the autopsy scene (pun not intended), not one bit. Ditto for the scene in the hotel room. Yukkk!
Yet, despite the torture, pain and blood, I rate SAW IV very highly for its unique narrative and editing; for the low-keyed, yet intense acting; and for raising the bar for the horror movie genre. To all concerned with this franchise, a job well done!
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Summary: [3.5] I saw a lot of confusion
Comment: Forgive my silly title, but that's what I (and apparently others) experienced after leaving the theatre. Not to say Saw 4 did not suceed as an enjoyable movie (certainly at this point at #4 in a horror series). But the problem is there is so much messing around with the timeline and flashback scenes than ever before that it becomes difficult to keep up, at least for me. I guess that's why I came out more impressed upon initial viewing than the second time around, cause I thought "Confusing, but wow that's good, right? It makes one think?" I realize that doesn't always work well. But anyways, after the second viewing of Saw 4 I realized that although the movie is constructed in a similar manner as previous films with the flashbacks and its unpredictable ending, it became a little too much this time, and its like they completely made up a wacko ending. Of course you can't see it coming, but it could have been anyone (well, you'll see what I mean I don't want to give it away).
You might wonder how the film could star Tobin Bell since he is dead, but that is where flashbacks come into play, and possibly one of the better enjoyments of Saw 4 is seeing the very origins of Jigsaw, all the way back to his wife. We even get to see his very first victim and trap, and yes it's bloody enough. Speaking of traps, as one would expect, they are present throughout Saw 4 and still bloody, graphic, and horrifying. I didn't feel they were as disturbing as Saw 3, and overall some of the traps are unique and interesting as others are almost boring, but I won't give away any details. Rigg (Lyric Bent, returning from Saw 2 & 3) is the one we spend most of the time seeing tested in Saw 4, although the games seem to be growing in numbers for eveyone, such as detective Mathews (yes he has still survived, and still played by Donnie Wahlberg) and FBI agents, just to name a few, and there's all those lesser roles who get the pleasure of sitting in those actual torture devices.
Saw 4 only works because it's keeping a series going and telling quite a story while always creating more (yes Saw V is due out in theatres this year, and they are planning on Saw VI next year). As a horror film, Saw 4 lost some of it umph because of the story telling, and getting to know some of the charcaters a bit more (such as Tobin Bell and his ex-wife) but that still makes it a good watch for fans. The moral of "cherish your life" is still present, however the obsession (in Rigg's case) of trying to save everyone (only they can save themselves) is brought to attention. Well, I never though there was anything wrong with trying to help save people, but apparently Jigsaw believe's otherwise and shows us (and Riggs) why.
Acting - 3
Characters - 3.5
Gore/Horror - 4.5
Story - 4
Overall - 3.5
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Summary: Color Me Surprised
Comment: I have to say, that after slogging my way through "Saw 3", I had given up on this series. I felt that "Saw 3" lost the feel of the original two films, and just became a gore-for-gore's-sake splatter flick. Several folks on the Horror forum here suggested I give "Saw 4" a shot, so I picked it up at my local Blockbuster used movie bin for $2.99. Even with this thing sitting on my shelf for months, I would always turn to something else when the horror-bug bit, leaving "Saw 4" unopened and collecting dust. This past weekend for some reason I was in the mood to watch a good gore-fest. A flick that would leave blood splatter oozing from my DVD player, and decided it would be a good time to finally see Jigsaw's latest installment. I had low expectations, but as long as it was bloody, I would be happy.
To my surprise, "Saw 4", while it does have it's moments, may be the least bloody of the series. And to further my surprise, it's actually really good. The focus this time around, fleshes out Jigsaw's backstory, told in flashbacks while police interrogate his ex-wife. All the while a detective caught in Jigsaw's web, tries to unscramble the clues that will save two detective's lives (Mark Wahlberg in an extended cameo). Normally, these backstory entries in a horror series are painfully awful (Halloween 6, A Nightmare on Elm Street: Freddy's Dead etc.) Usually I prefer my killers motives either explained upfront, or left mysterious. But I really liked how Jigsaw actually became a sympathetic figure to a degree in this film. You can understand why he has chosen this life of judgement and cruelty.
Of course there are some wicked little twists and turns, and the fantasticly bizarre contraptions that could only work on film, but that is a given in this series. It's best if you leave your realism at the door when watching "Saw" anyway.
If you were like me and ready to give up on this series after the lousy 3rd entry, give this one a try. It may just spark you interest once more.
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