Saw 3D

There’s not really much point in doing a proper review of Saw 3D. If you haven’t seen the previous films you won’t be seeing this, so it’s down to the mugs (yep, me included) that have stuck with the trap infested franchise until this, the (supposed) final chapter, to fill up the cinema seats. If you’ve made it this far, then you’ll probably feel glad it’s all over. I’d be lying though if I said Saw veterans won’t get a modicum of enjoyment out of this. Some old faces appears, some plot ends are tied up at last and the film includes one of its nastiest traps ever, leading to the gruesome demise of a number of people in a car garage. However, it’s just all too confusing still. Though I mentioned that a number of plot ends are concluded, many don’t make sense and are hamstrung by the overall ambitious storyline that the producers threw into the films from about the third one onwards. The re-appearance of Cary Elwes is a waste and the final twist at the end is just plain stupid. I hardly need to tell you the 3D is rubbish as well. So, is that it for Saw then? I somehow doubt it, but hopefully in the future you can invest in a mind erasing device that will rub out the fact you watched the sequels to what was an excellent stand alone original film.

The OC Film Sting Final Verdict
There are a few guilty pleasures in this final act, but you don’t need me to tell you the franchise jumped the severed leg a long time ago. Rating: 5/10.