Saw IV (2007)
A morbid curiosity
22 July 2011
More of the same. It's interesting that I keep coming back to these films, it's morbid curiosity really.

Basically, this is the point of the saga where we find out about the 'killer'- to unravel the enigma. Of course the exploration into Jigsaw's mind is rather superficial although it does - just about outdo- the humanisation of Freddy Kreuger in Freddy's Dead.

Of course there's still plenty of time for the sickness. And although the traps continue to be relatively innovative the whole thing is growing slightly tiresome.

Essentially this is the same film, again. Only this time it is amped up even more than it's predecessors. The action moves thick and fast, each early scene melded together by a kind of overly stylistic editing which is almost as disorientating as the more blood curdling moments.

As with each of the Saw sequels it has its moments but it's just a bit overly familiar now and with Saw 5 on it's way this franchise shows no sign of slowing down. No doubt my curiosity will bring me back to the saga one more time at least.
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