Saw 4 [2007]

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The horror continues.

MY DAD ALWAY'S TOLD ME NEVER TO HAVE LONG HAIR NOW I CAN SEE WHY!!!!

Saw 4 back on track

Its a gore fest

Tobin Bell continues to carry this ever more tedious franchise

Saw 4 [2007]
Starring: Tobin Bell
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
Manufacturer: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000Z63YRA
Release Date: 2008-03-03

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Now we've arrived at Saw 4, it's fair to suggest that most will be familiar with the conventions of the franchise. The dastardly, and really quite sick, Jigsaw (played, as usual, by Tobin Bell) has once again been devising a series of testing, intricate traps to test his human subjects, and naturally when these go off, there's a fair slice of the film's budget set aside for the requisite blood and gore. If you weren't already aware, Saw films are absolutely not for the squeamish.

The twist with Saw 4 is that it digs into the backstory of Jigsaw, although it's fair to say that it soon becomes a platform to layer on some more deadly traps. Mixing in flashbacks and present day events, the formula is ultimately well worn and well obeyed. Surprises are in short supply, even if there is the odd jump from time to time.

There is a law of diminishing returns with Saw 4, however, and as the franchise matures the tricks because less impressive and the blood and guts quotient increases to compensate. Furthermore, director Darren Lynn Bousman occasionally goes overboard with his flash cuts, proving a distraction from the carefully constructed scenarios that were the trademark of the original.

Still, criticisms aside, Saw 4 is here to do a job, and it has little qualms about getting on with it. Firmly made in the `more of the same' mould of sequels, it's compact, grisly and absolutely not the last film in the series. It might not be ambitious, but you can't deny it's not good at its job. --Jon Foster

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The horror continues........2008-03-08

Being a fan of horror films and this series of films I looked forward to it's release and I wasn't disappointed.Tobin Bell as jigsaw is just fantastic and he has the perfect voice for horror,really fantastic.The ending of the 3rd instalment got me worried that Tobin Bell would not be as prominent in this film,but I was wrong.This is a brilliant carry-on from the others and the tie-ins from the other films is excellent.More gore more traps and more to come?.I won't give too much away but you must see this if you a fan of gore movies and the good thing about this series of films is that the story line is excellent in it's self,that included with the gore make's great viewing.Highly recommended.

MY DAD ALWAY'S TOLD ME NEVER TO HAVE LONG HAIR NOW I CAN SEE WHY!!!!.......2008-03-06

Big Saw fan this was alot better than 2&3 but not in the same league as the first masterpiece. This film explained alot this time around to what has been going on during the other films which it needed to do there were some very clever twists and brillant death scenes. The death scenes are what you expect and it didn't fall short Im am glad they can think of new ways otherwise this might start to get boring. Bottom line there will be a another film the door has been shut on the next victims the question I ask myself does it need to carry on from where this finished again. Personally I would of liked the first Saw to have been the one and only because it was a outstanding film from the word go I really can't see any film that is made today ever coming close to it. I know as soon as the next Saw is out I will be watching it it's one of those things you have to do otherwise it might be game over!!!

Saw 4 back on track.......2008-03-03

After enjoying Saw when it was first released it was the fact that you didn't know it would spawn so many sequels that made it enjoyable, just like other great horror films. The Original Saw film still remains the best, due to it's sheer orignal idea and shocking conclusion. Saw 2 then followed and was good once more, but not quite on par with the first. then came Saw 3 and i was a bit dissapointed as it seemed like there was very little intrigue, just lots of gore and sick traps. Finally came Saw 4 and this sequel made up for the last one by keeping the traps sick but also exploring the themes of the Jigsaw and having a character to root for. The twist may never be as shocking as the first but it's always good to hear that famous Saw line. "You lose, Game Over".

Saw- 9/10
Saw 2- 8/10
Saw 3- 6/10
Saw 4- 8/10

Its a gore fest.......2008-03-02

If you mention the Saw films you automatically either think of gore or the clever twists .Needless to say this is much the same.
However for me I found the film trying to cram in way too much information. It moved too fast, particularly as some of the characters have only previously been seen in cameo rolls.
Don't get me wrong this is a good film, and will be added to my Saw series even if thou, I may need to watch it on another two occasions for all the information to sink in.
If you havn't seen the previous films or you find yourself wincing at blood scenes then this is not for you.

Tobin Bell continues to carry this ever more tedious franchise.......2008-02-10

This is not the best in the Saw series, not by a long shot. In fact, i would say that it is the second worst in the series (Saw II being the most disappointing).

The main reasons for this is that people have now come to expect so many twists and turns from the story, that what they have come up with in this film does not seem to make too much sense (I won't spoil the ending for anyone who has yet to see the film).

All in all, the core of the film is very thin. Inserting SWAT team leader Rigg (Liriq Bent) as the lead character, he fails to capture the audience's interest. Despite having appeared in two of the previous films, he had minimal screen time in order for anyone to care about the character, and now he is the lead.

On the plus side, Tobin Bell once again delievers as John Kramer (a.k.a. Jigsaw). The back story to Jigsaw's beginnings is finally given adaquate screen-time, but would have been better served in the third (or even the second!) movie. However, it is hard to discredit the back-story completely due to the sensational performance that Tobin Bell always gives.

For people wanting to gain insight from the Dircetor's Commentry, you will be sadly let down. Sitting in with director Darren Lynn-Bousman is Lyriq Bent, who right at the start says that he has never seen the finished film. What follows is Bousman having to explain basic information that the audience (99% of whom have seen the film already) already know. The few plot-points that he does touch upon, he does a poor job of explaining them, and the already overly complicated story does not become any easier to understand.

In addition to this, Bousman just spends the rest of the time mentioning his upcoming "rock opera" REPO (which has only recived any kind of press due to the inclusion of Paris Hilton in the cast).

With Saw V set to be released at the start of November, it is with a happy heart that i am informed that Bousman has left the series. I found his directing more and more annoying the more that i saw (no pun intended) it. is 'scene in scene' transisitions worked ok in Saw III due to minimal use, but are over used in Saw IV. And (as seen in the 'behind the scenes' feature) he seems to come accross as an absolute cry-baby, who doesn't seem to realise that there are a tonne of want-to-be directors who would love to in the position that he is in.

With a new director (David Hackl, who has wored on all of the Saw films as a production designer) taking over for Saw V, the only way is up, and it seriously needs to go up a long way

Saw 4 - Limited Motorised Edition [2007]

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Saw IV
Shockingly good!

Saw 4 - Limited Motorised Edition [2007]
Starring: Tobin Bell
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
Manufacturer: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B001248YLU
Release Date: 2008-03-03

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Saw IV .......2008-03-07

Here we go again! It's round 4 of this very successful horror franchise which rejuvenated the horror genre with it's unique main character of "Jigsaw" - the bad good guy who punishes the immoral by subjecting them to make horrific choices to save their own lives... whatever choices they make, there will be blood!

Saw IV continues the story of "Jigsaw's" crusade of punishment against societies wrongdoers with characters old and new returning back into the fray once more. We are shown a little more back story on John "Jigsaw" Kramer and find out how he actually came to transform himself into the masterful torturer. Expect some surprises and the trademark plot twist, but the torture devices did lack the sadistic creativity of the previous two sequels, though they still produce gore and severed limbs aplenty.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with "Saw III" before seeing this one or you will be lost in the plot, especially towards the end. Fans of "Saw" and those who are not bored of the the films premise will find this very enjoyable and will most likely have seen this already, but if you haven't, I recommend you do! It may not be the strongest sequel but there's still fun to be had yet with these films.

This limited edition packaging is a must for Saw collectors. The spinning blade accompanied by the whizzing sound effect and "Jigsaw" quote will send chills down your spin! And the cool "Rebirth" comic adds more to the back story of John Kramer, even if it is slightly contradictory to what we are shown in Saw IV. Well worth the price!

Shockingly good!.......2008-03-05

I know what everyone is probably thinking why pay a few extra pounds for a box that has a small voice clip and a circular spinning saw? Well to be honest,unless your a collector then there isnt really a reason to get this,although it does look rather cool,and the art work in the comic is good too, im not sure if there was a graphic novel for the series or if this is a one off though. I was very dissapointed by saw 3 i didnt really like any of the characters and when the series has (so far) been about the human emotions this one was a movie without any,it felt like it was just going from puzzle to puzzle without any real suspence. Id have to say saw 4 is back on track,where its not as genre defining as the first,it is certainly better that the 3rd and the characters used are believable,quite a nice twist on the series too and some quite shocking gore even after the 2 hostel films (which once youve seen,make saw and any other horror movies to look like classics) there are a few parts of the film that drag a little and at the end it does get rather confusing,basically it has alot of story and it works well it just could do with a few more mins especially when it comes to the interrigation of "jigsaws" wife. On a whole though it is a very good horror film and if you are a fan or collect special edition dvds then go for this one :) you wont be let down.

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Definate sequel

Saw 4 [Blu-ray] [2007]
Starring: Tobin Bell
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
Manufacturer: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: Blu-ray

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ASIN: B000Z63ZMO
Release Date: 2008-03-03

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Definate sequel.......2008-03-03

This is a definate sequel in that you need to have seen the other Saw films in order tro understand this one, despite the fact there are flash backs and aftermath referals to past films contained within it.
I saw this at the cinema when it first was released and I have to say this is a very well made film, the storyline does give lots of answers to some unanswered questions, but yet it still manages to set a fair few questions you need answering as well. The original (pre-jigsaw) John Kramer is a normal nice bloke happy life, happy job and you are behind him completely when all turns ugly.
An excellent film, and the extras on the disc are as always - brilliant

Saw 4 (Unrated) (Ws Sub Ac3 Dol) [Blu-ray] [2007] [US Import]

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Saw 4 (Unrated) (Ws Sub Ac3 Dol) [Blu-ray] [2007] [US Import]
Starring: Tobin Bell , Darrell Dennis , Ron Lea , Justin Louis , and Angus MacFadyen
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
Manufacturer: Lionsgate
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: Blu-ray

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ASIN: B001053038
Release Date: 2008-01-22

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