Saw III
Lionsgate | Release Date: October 27, 2006
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MatthewT.Sep 16, 2007
It's Amanda's story and is really pretty brilliant and heartbreaking. It's the best of the three.
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bobt.Dec 30, 2006
Saw 3 is easily the best Saw movie in the triology. For once, the acting is way better than the first two, especially the first one. Saw 3 shows how sick and messed up Jigsaw is but yet it shows his reason behind things and how he gives Saw 3 is easily the best Saw movie in the triology. For once, the acting is way better than the first two, especially the first one. Saw 3 shows how sick and messed up Jigsaw is but yet it shows his reason behind things and how he gives people a chance to survive the games rather than just torture. It also shows the downfall of Amanda and how no one can be Jigsaw. The movie is much more "dark" than the other two and I like that. It has its twists, although the other two, in my opinion, had better twists. But, Saw 3 has better plot and character development, and of course, it has blood, tons of it.… Expand
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SeanK.Oct 28, 2006
The only reason it deserves six points from me is because Saw III did good job iin explaining the whole background of its previous ones. Just like the first two, it has a shocking plot twist/ gruesome scenes. nevertheless, b/c the plot twistThe only reason it deserves six points from me is because Saw III did good job iin explaining the whole background of its previous ones. Just like the first two, it has a shocking plot twist/ gruesome scenes. nevertheless, b/c the plot twist was kinda expected and there were simply TOO MUCH blood in my opinion. If you are a hardcore/semi-hardcore saw fan, this should be on your must-see list for it explains the previous stories also.… Expand
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JasonS.Oct 23, 2007
Not quite as good as saw 1 but better then saw 2.
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VRossiNov 9, 2011
Woo! Awesome fella. Better than the previous one. Still a little shallow and too incomplete. But the deaths are quite favorable to my preference. The ending really breaks my heart though.
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potatoes351Oct 30, 2012
Ok Saw II was pretty crap, Saw III however goes back to what made the original great. It begins to continue the story of detective Matthews but then loses itself in an even bigger story, someone is copying the Jigsaw killings but giving theirOk Saw II was pretty crap, Saw III however goes back to what made the original great. It begins to continue the story of detective Matthews but then loses itself in an even bigger story, someone is copying the Jigsaw killings but giving their victims no hope of escape. With Jigsaw on his death bed dying of a brain tumour and his apprentice Amanda being a pretty stubborn **** a doctor and her husband must play their own games to earn back their lives. Though the plot is pretty crappy the traps are nice and finally some good gore rather than the **** few litres of blood we have been used to over the past couple of years. Intestines, brains and even some mulched up pigs are thrown into the line up with the most disgusting Saw yet.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Sep 18, 2011
Surprisingly despite the gruesome cinematography and a cynically unexplained plot, "Saw 3" bests the its other 2 prequels by focusing deeply into character depth. Although the depth is shallow, at least they tried.
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Annoymous1May 3, 2013
A nightmarish film but yet so good at its plot it is sensitively awesome. And seeing Jigsaw finally getting killed was a important part in the Saw trilogy. Definitely a must watch for die-hard Saw fans like me.
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MasonHFeb 4, 2007
This movie is just a whole bunch of people dying in rediculously painful ways with no way of escape. There is no story, there is no way to live. Jigsaw is possibly the dumbest character ever created. He hates murderers yet he puts people in This movie is just a whole bunch of people dying in rediculously painful ways with no way of escape. There is no story, there is no way to live. Jigsaw is possibly the dumbest character ever created. He hates murderers yet he puts people in a position where theres a 99% chance of dying. The people in the traps are usually no better. They are aggressive and stupid and can't figure out how to get around the most basic traps. This movie is a complete waste of time unless you enjoy bloodlust.… Expand
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RobinH.Oct 28, 2006
Why would anybody find pleasure in this sick and boring fest of unnessacary gore and unresulting terror. This movie may be grim, but it is not scary. It is simply a brillant load of garbage. Worst flop of 2006. Well of course its #1 in the Why would anybody find pleasure in this sick and boring fest of unnessacary gore and unresulting terror. This movie may be grim, but it is not scary. It is simply a brillant load of garbage. Worst flop of 2006. Well of course its #1 in the box office for the first week but so was grudge 2 and that fell apart after three seconds.… Expand
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LindaO.Oct 28, 2006
Just like the first two, a waste of time and money. Will surley dissapoint horror fans and there craving of gore. If saw 4 wants to get serious, i say go for the NC17.
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VeraA.Oct 30, 2006
Stylish and impressive, but that's only for a horror movie. It achives cheap scares through old tricks and new gore but really leaves you dissapointed at the end. Lets hope 4,5 and 6 are better than the first three. My ratings for the Stylish and impressive, but that's only for a horror movie. It achives cheap scares through old tricks and new gore but really leaves you dissapointed at the end. Lets hope 4,5 and 6 are better than the first three. My ratings for the movies thus far: Saw -7.1 Saw ||- 3.4 Saw |||- 3.9. The first was the best because it played with real character development and showed plot twists while achiving low-budget but brillant scares and always keeping you intrested with good acting. The second was only there for the purpose of money and proved to be a complete waste of time: Watching people brutally suffer for pleasure while showing no real plot and just making the viewer sligtly disturbed with ketchup gore. The Third: A girl takes control of the killing making it more fun. But the unorginal scares and copy-cat script makes the movie dull and uneffective. The gore is real but not revolutionary and the acting is all together dreadful. The Saws, in general, suck.… Expand
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MikeDJan 30, 2007
Nowhere near as good as the first two. The end twist was and dual storylines were good but the two hot babes working as the doctor and psycho assistant was too much of a stretch. Saw got a little too Hollywood compared to the first two.
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MattE.Oct 27, 2006
Filth. Rubbish. Muck. Drab. Bad. Pointless. Unnecessary. Redundant. Hollow.
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FitriAmirrolNov 19, 2010
Gorier than the first two combined, Saw 3 officially labels the series as torture porn. Despite the more emotional path it takes, this instalment has little else to offer asides more smart twists and well-elaborated tortures, which wouldâ
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RyanLopezDec 3, 2010
This movie is alright, it is too long- I thought Jigsaw died in the second movie. I mean- it's gory and disgusting, this movie needs to be shorter, i saw the unrated cut, it was too long
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HalfwelshmanJun 13, 2012
This is probably the most "human" of the Saw films. You're actually allowed to get under the characters' skin this time round, and given time to care for the sympathetic protagonists, a melancholic surgeon (Bahar Soomekh) kidnapped to careThis is probably the most "human" of the Saw films. You're actually allowed to get under the characters' skin this time round, and given time to care for the sympathetic protagonists, a melancholic surgeon (Bahar Soomekh) kidnapped to care for the dying John Kramer, and a grieving father (Angus Macfadyen) who is forced by Kramer to confront those responsible for the death of his young son. Tobin Bell is still great as Jigsaw, and steals the show despite being bedridden throughout the film, but it is Jigsaw's apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith) who is actually more terrifying than her mentor. Without Jigsaw's strict (if misguided) moral code, she's more like a rabid dog than a calculated killer with purpose, and actually seems to relish the misery she puts others through on her master's orders. There are some particularly nasty and inventive traps, the best of which unusually for a "torture porn" film actually doesn't involve bodily destruction, but instead rancid pig carcasses are turned into slurry and dumped on the victim. The film is generally quite engaging and keeps your interest until the final act which well and truly begins to ramble and comes across as rather preachy. The now traditional Saw "twist" doesn't come as a surprise either, making me miss the ingenuity of the first installment's spectacular ending. Saw III is far better than Saw II because it's written by series masterminds Leigh Wannell and James Wan, and only directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (one of the failures of the second film was that Bousman wrote and directed, and he is far less talented as a screenwriter than he is behind the camera) and so the film feels more connected to the first film than any other in the series. That said, the message of the franchise (if there is one) has well and truly been lost by this point, and the third film brings very few new ideas to the table. You can appreciate Saw III for decent writing, good performances and a certain perverse joy in death in cruel and unusual ways, but the twisted novelty of the series is beginning to wear off, showing a glimpse of the ugly truth at its heart. Perhaps they should have ended Jigsaw's blood-soaked saga here, but as well we know, box office returns can be ever so persuasive...… Expand
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marcmyworksAug 31, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is why I stopped watching the SAW franchise. Not only do we get a lot more of the same tired brutal murder scenes, we also have a long exposition at the end of the movie to explain that the killer had been watched the whole time, which again shows the brutal death scenes compiled.… Expand
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horcrux2007Sep 4, 2014
"Saw III" is another great entry in the Saw series. It's gruesome, thrilling, and unpredictable. There's actually some good acting here and great cinematography. I felt there were too many flashbacks in this film which makes the movie less"Saw III" is another great entry in the Saw series. It's gruesome, thrilling, and unpredictable. There's actually some good acting here and great cinematography. I felt there were too many flashbacks in this film which makes the movie less interesting, and it eventually became somewhat repetitive, but I still recommend it for fans of the series.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeApr 2, 2016
I admit that Jigsaw is a pretty great villain, but the fact he can't save the movie from being an overload of scary clichés makes him want to stop playing the Jigsaw game and end the entire franchise all together.
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MrTacoBobSep 3, 2017
Oh god part 3? Who wanted this? It's just the same thing! Some different traps, characters who have one personality, and an awful story. And there are more sequels.
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Movie3Jul 15, 2018
Starting to go downhill. Interesting enough of a story...but I think this is where everything in the series starts to get confusing.
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MrPajamasFeb 4, 2021
Saw 3 is a bit the opposite of Saw 2. Not much is happening here. Although it's happening, it's not exactly the best. I would compare the whole film to Star Wars: Episode II, which was mainly about Anakin's relationship with Padmé and it wasSaw 3 is a bit the opposite of Saw 2. Not much is happening here. Although it's happening, it's not exactly the best. I would compare the whole film to Star Wars: Episode II, which was mainly about Anakin's relationship with Padmé and it was one of the worst parts for me. Unfortunately, this is the same problem and it is mostly a relationship that I don't really know if I can call a relationship. But I won't spoiler. In addition, we have other characters, which are significantly less than the two. This is not a bad thing at all, but unfortunately I found it uninteresting and did not even reach the knees of the previous ones. The whole film seemed so useless to me and even the final resolution didn't save it much, which was good, but lags behind the previous ones. Unfortunately, this is an average film that I do not recommend.… Expand
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JLauSep 25, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New games follows the father of a boy killed in a car accident getting the chance to kill/spare the people who caused the accident but by making the wrong choices, ends up killing his wife.… Expand
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HellHoleHorrorFeb 16, 2022
The story continued well and offered more blood and gore. It was cleverly made and the ending finished the trilogy off as well as you could expect. The twists were good. I found that the twisted killing was not as painful to watch as in theThe story continued well and offered more blood and gore. It was cleverly made and the ending finished the trilogy off as well as you could expect. The twists were good. I found that the twisted killing was not as painful to watch as in the previous films. I never jumped and in fact found the first half of the movie jumped around too much without anything happening. You have to watch the first two films before you can watch this one. It is worth watching the trilogy as they are all good.… Expand
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JamesK.Jan 26, 2007
Saw 3 builds on the foundations of the two previous installments of the series, and to that it should take credit. It follows almost flawlessly from the story of the previous movie, seamlessly integrating the unique themes, storyline and Saw 3 builds on the foundations of the two previous installments of the series, and to that it should take credit. It follows almost flawlessly from the story of the previous movie, seamlessly integrating the unique themes, storyline and motives. Writers Leigh Whannell and James Wan, who co-wrote the first two installments, create a fresh new atmosphere, heavily influenced with the token horror mystery thriller genre that leaves audiences suspended on the edge of their seats. Although not for the faint-hearted, and admittedly a little disturbing, the visual effects provide an appealing complement to the plot.… Expand
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JordanA.Mar 8, 2007
This movie was very disgraceful. I mean, does Mr. Jigsaw over there say anything but "its all a test"? There is no plot what so ever. All it is, is a bunch of people being tortured in contraptions that they have a 0% chance in surviving.
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BradJNov 23, 2006
A great film, but not as good as the first 2. The movie has more blood and gore than the first 2 which is good. I recommend you go see it, if you're a fan.
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AndrewROct 26, 2006
Boring and dumb. Bad acting, bad dialogue, lame deaths. Last ten minutes are the only good scenes.
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ErwinOct 27, 2006
A cut above the rest and just enough around the edges to cause white knuckle grip. This flick is predictable mayhem and wholsale carnage, but thats just what our customers paid to see. A classic "B" sreamer!! A Thanksgiving Day must watch!!
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GeorgeG.Oct 27, 2006
Incredible, a reality horror film, good end, good begining, a good movie.
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HughJassOct 27, 2006
Too much gore, too little scares.
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YasharOct 28, 2006
SAW is still the best horror franchise out there and while 2nd and 3rd films are weaker than original, at least this one has a rather different direction (Though more like SAW2).
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MarloweOct 29, 2006
Although some of the scenes were quite out-played and over done. It was, in my opinion, the best movie since "The Lobsterman From Mars" or "Killer Klowns From Outer Space."
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DarkmageOct 30, 2006
Saw III is annoying in two main ways -- these may or may not bother you, so take this with a grain of salt. Firstly, the storyline does not become apparent until exactly one full hour has passed. I was hoping for some originality here, and Saw III is annoying in two main ways -- these may or may not bother you, so take this with a grain of salt. Firstly, the storyline does not become apparent until exactly one full hour has passed. I was hoping for some originality here, and it didn't deliver. The entire first hour of the movie was a long, drawn out mess that basically rehashed the Saw I and II formula. Secondly, the ENTIRE MOVIE is on steroids, shot as if it is a music video. Cameras are zipping here, zipping there, flashing back, etc. On TV, this may not be an issue. But on the damn big screens, where their horrible resolution for motion shots (you MUST know what I mean -- everything blurs!), you may find yourself annoyed as hell. The violence and gore was good, but come on! Hasn't every horror movie lately been a blood-soaked mess? The MPAA has been asleep, and when a bunch of underage kids are whipping popcorn around and yelling, you know the rating system doesn't work anymore. Do you really want to go see a movie on the basis of gore anymore?… Expand
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EvilM.Jan 23, 2007
This movie was excellent. I loved the blood and the sadistic games of Jigsaw. Everybody who thinks the movie was too awful are typically Britney Spears roadmovie fans.
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CoryH.Jan 24, 2007
First of all, the Saw movies are not really meant to be scary in my opinion. They are popcorn movies that you will talk about for days after viewing, either good or bad. This flick definitetly accomplished that for me. It wraps up a lot of First of all, the Saw movies are not really meant to be scary in my opinion. They are popcorn movies that you will talk about for days after viewing, either good or bad. This flick definitetly accomplished that for me. It wraps up a lot of the holes I had forgotten about from the first two, and makes the series better as a result. It is a fun, no nonsense, bloody and squirm inducing good time. Just watch it and have fun!… Expand
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GaborA.Jan 25, 2007
Saw has always been flawed. Jigsaw's "reasoning" is like the Nazis pleading innocent at the Nuremberg Trials based on the fact that some of their prisoners, the ones who actually "tried," survived. Ridiculous, I know. But it isn't Saw has always been flawed. Jigsaw's "reasoning" is like the Nazis pleading innocent at the Nuremberg Trials based on the fact that some of their prisoners, the ones who actually "tried," survived. Ridiculous, I know. But it isn't until Saw III that it gets really annoying as Jigsaw preaches more than the first two movies combined and the pointless body count just increases. Unlike Saw II, however, which was just gross and boring this second sequel is at least laughably bad. The last fifteen minutes of the movie is literally a flashback montage which ridiculously shows things that literally happened ten seconds ago in the movie. I don't know about other people, but i couldn't stop laughing during this.… Expand
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JustinJan 27, 2007
Saw 1 was a good movie with a great ending. Saw 2 was a terrible movie with a decent ending. Saw 3 is just plain terrible. The reasoning behind this movie, in particular, makes me question whether the writers truly had no idea where to go Saw 1 was a good movie with a great ending. Saw 2 was a terrible movie with a decent ending. Saw 3 is just plain terrible. The reasoning behind this movie, in particular, makes me question whether the writers truly had no idea where to go with it. I found the movie tedious and frustrating to watch, and the ending "twist" was laughable. I was so disappointed with this movie after several people told me it was the best in the series.… Expand
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BryantK.Feb 23, 2007
There was no point in this movie at all.The first movie was very good, the 2nd movie was just ok. But this one just takes the cake its so BAD!!!! Its like they did this movie with their eyes closed. They should have at least made the ending There was no point in this movie at all.The first movie was very good, the 2nd movie was just ok. But this one just takes the cake its so BAD!!!! Its like they did this movie with their eyes closed. They should have at least made the ending much better.… Expand
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MikeJ.Feb 23, 2007
Awesome!! This movie was for sure better then the first as it explained the entire trilogy. Also I love the testing of Amanda it was a great twist with great games and great horrors.
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JohnnyP.Feb 8, 2007
Although it does not live up to the much anticipated release- it captures many storylines from first two in series, it does the series justice and I am eagerly awaiting a SAW4 in Oct if it comes to be.
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ML.Apr 4, 2007
The first 15 minutes were among the MOST DISTURBING MINUTES I've ever spent watching a movie. I almost turned off the movie! That being said, I enjoyed it. Not as good as the first one...but sequels never are. I have it on DVD now, and The first 15 minutes were among the MOST DISTURBING MINUTES I've ever spent watching a movie. I almost turned off the movie! That being said, I enjoyed it. Not as good as the first one...but sequels never are. I have it on DVD now, and I will never watch it again. That was too graphic, even for me. But, it's a "puzzle piece"--please forgive the pun--that needed to be in the saga. I'm almost afraid of watching Saw 4 this Halloween… Expand
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BrianH.Apr 5, 2007
I think it was a good movie. It wasn't better than the first (mainly because the first ending was so original and unexpected). It was definitely better than the second though. The bad part about it is that the Jigsaw killer kept giving I think it was a good movie. It wasn't better than the first (mainly because the first ending was so original and unexpected). It was definitely better than the second though. The bad part about it is that the Jigsaw killer kept giving away the ending of the movie, and it was made very apparent who was actually benig "tested" due to all of the emotions that character was portraying (she was the worst actor in the movie to me as well). Visually, it was definitely a cut above the rest, I am an avid horror film spectator and never, I mean NEVER feel like anything is too graphic to endure. This movie definitely made me cringe, especially in the opening sequence. For those who say there was no story line, what movie were you watching? There is definitely a story line, which is fairly decent (not great or spectacular), at least until the very end. Anyone who thought differently is being waaaayy too critical, because the plot was actually well drawn out. The very final test was the most ridiculous lead-in to the sequel they have ever come up with, and will result in disaster if they try to formulate it into a Saw 4. But the rest of the movie was enjoyable and interesting at least. Don't watch this movie expecting it to be a true horror movie, because it is actually more of a Drama. And if you go into it expecting it to be better than the first, you will definitely be dissapointed. If you rent or buy the movie and watch it with a fresh prospective (and an open mind), you may actually enjoy it.… Expand
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ScottL.Aug 25, 2007
It makes you think! existentialism.
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ABAug 26, 2007
Although "Saw III" is even less scary than its prequels, it retains the unique mood and attitude of the series while boasting the best story yet. The level of gore has been raised considerably, which is actually a positive characteristic - Although "Saw III" is even less scary than its prequels, it retains the unique mood and attitude of the series while boasting the best story yet. The level of gore has been raised considerably, which is actually a positive characteristic - it maintains a series trademark in a film that otherwise could have easily been shown on the Lifetime channel. For its ability to mix an important message with an extreme level of gore and a surprising ending, "Saw III" is the best "Saw" by far.… Expand
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BalzacBalzacSep 26, 2007
Morally repugnant, sadistic and pointless unless you kick your kicks watching people being tortured physically and mentally. If you do then you should probably join Al-Queda.
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JobA.Mar 26, 2008
Very disappointed.I liked Saw and loved Saw II but this one was terrible.
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halbNov 11, 2006
Awful, awful, awful. Perhaps the worst movie I have ever seen. Are we supposed to care about any of the characters? The plot and dialogue could have been developed by a middle-school drama club. The acting is atrocious, but the script is Awful, awful, awful. Perhaps the worst movie I have ever seen. Are we supposed to care about any of the characters? The plot and dialogue could have been developed by a middle-school drama club. The acting is atrocious, but the script is likely responsible for most of that. And the horror is simply gratuitous torture. I guess I'm giving it a "1" because I'm sure a worse movie will come out at some point... or perhaps not.… Expand
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johnnyf.Nov 5, 2006
It's kind of funny, really. The writers have tried to disguise the numerous flaws and inconsistencies of the second movie as a plot point in Saw III. It doesn't work, as it becomes even more clear that the, um, villain I guess, It's kind of funny, really. The writers have tried to disguise the numerous flaws and inconsistencies of the second movie as a plot point in Saw III. It doesn't work, as it becomes even more clear that the, um, villain I guess, Jigsaw's greatest disconnect from the real world is probably his misconception of himself as some sort of genius. This would be less of a problem if the concept of the movie was not the idea of watching a clever, yet sadistic, genius at his diabolical work. When the conclusion explains the "purpose" behind everything, it is even harder not to roll your eyes than in Saw II. The acting leaves quite a bit to be desired, as I often didn't buy the characters' responses, but this might just be bad writing. As far as the gore goes, it is hard to tell if it's lameness lies in that society become inured to blood and guts as a result of increasing violence (in art and real life), or if the disconnect due to overall crappiness of the movie prevented any visceral response to the gore. I recommend this movie only as a reminder of how thankful we should be that some movies, even some horror movies, are good.… Expand
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DanaSOct 26, 2006
Terrible! End the franchise now!
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VinceN.Oct 27, 2006
This film was amazing! Scary and enjoyable disgusting!
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EricOct 27, 2006
The series' creators have achieved a hat-trick with 'Saw III'. For those who don't follow hockey, I'm saying thay they're 3 for 3 with this latest installment. As original and different as 'Saw II' was The series' creators have achieved a hat-trick with 'Saw III'. For those who don't follow hockey, I'm saying thay they're 3 for 3 with this latest installment. As original and different as 'Saw II' was from the first. It's an engaging story that moves at an outstanding pace that somehow works despite it's potentially disappointing short running-time. Also, a treat for skeptics (I was one as well) - Amanda is convincing. Oh yeah, and it's the bloodiest one of the three, for you gore-hounds. Kudos.… Expand
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ThomY.Oct 27, 2006
The saw III writers took the movie in the wrong direction after the first saw. Poor acting. Poor killing. Poor writing. Equate to a poor movie.
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LadyBladethrustOct 28, 2006
The best horror flick I have seen since SeVen. Writing, acting, plot twists all superb.
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AMovieCriticOct 28, 2006
I was kind of disappointed with this. Granted, I was never a huge Saw fan...I thought the first movie was boring and just not that interesting. Saw II, though, proved to be an extremely fun ride with one of the best plot twist endings I had I was kind of disappointed with this. Granted, I was never a huge Saw fan...I thought the first movie was boring and just not that interesting. Saw II, though, proved to be an extremely fun ride with one of the best plot twist endings I had ever seen. Saw III attempts to combine the best of both movies but really doesn't do a great job. It's neither as scary as the first Saw or as thrilling as Saw II. Still, it's an extremely enjoyable movie, until you reach the end, where there is *supposed* to be a big twist, but both of the 2 twists completely fall flat. And unlike Saw I and II, III fails to generate even a single likable character. The traps aren't really all that interesting, just gory. Meh....it was a fun movie and I was really enjoying myself during it, but the ending, which completely fell flat, just kinda left a negative mark. Has a few great moments but can't shake the feeling that they should have quit while they were ahead. Note to casual viewers; this movie assumes knowledge of the first 2 movies and unfortunately, there's no recap (it would have been helpful) so I recommend seeing those (or at least Saw II) before seeing Saw III. Saw III picks up literally seconds after Saw II ended.… Expand
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AlexVJan 11, 2007
Just about the sickest. most sadistic, meaningless load of trash I've ever seen. The ending is just hollow....If you enjoy this movie you simply enjoy watching people suffer and are a little like jigsaw yourself.
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lkhoiuhA.Oct 13, 2007
The second was better.. it was more disturbing than the second and it was not as intriguing
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[Anonymous]Feb 23, 2007
Remember when American horror was turning out movies like Alien and The Thing? You know, ones that were actually terrifying? Yeah, don't expect that anytime soon. This is what horror has become. Cheap torture movies like this and Remember when American horror was turning out movies like Alien and The Thing? You know, ones that were actually terrifying? Yeah, don't expect that anytime soon. This is what horror has become. Cheap torture movies like this and Hostel. They really want to bother you with their gory contraptions, but really, they're ridiculous. Atleast you get to watch some terrible actors die. But I can just watch The Departed for that, and actually have fun.… Expand
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SarahC.Nov 21, 2006
It was a great movie that involved a lot of blood and torure, but also sadness. I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to happen next. I loved this movie.
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ERG1008Sep 1, 2010
More grizzly horror from the Jigsaw chap & his side-kick.
This time it just seems to be a series of gore set-pieces rather than a plot like the first two.
Some truly horrible moments & where it falls down on actual story, the effects & trapsMore grizzly horror from the Jigsaw chap & his side-kick.
This time it just seems to be a series of gore set-pieces rather than a plot like the first two.
Some truly horrible moments & where it falls down on actual story, the effects & traps are top notch.… Expand
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MovieLonely94Oct 19, 2010
it wasn't as good as the original, but it beats the second movie in just one shot. it wasn't a bad movie, but it was this close and it ended the trilogy that focuses on John Kramer also known as Jigsaw. Saw III is also worth a try.
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asylumspadezNov 25, 2011
It was ok. I didnt like the female that played Amanda at all and I thought she overacted quite a bit in the film. The rest of the cast was ok and Bell once again steals the show as Jigsaw. The traps were a lot sicker this time around andIt was ok. I didnt like the female that played Amanda at all and I thought she overacted quite a bit in the film. The rest of the cast was ok and Bell once again steals the show as Jigsaw. The traps were a lot sicker this time around and actually pretty frightening if you ask me.… Expand
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yomismo572Oct 31, 2010
It's worse than the first and the second movies, but it's quite good. It's a film very exciting and the end is excellent, even better than Saw I. It wasn't the best film of the year but it's impossible take your eyes of it.
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TheQuietGamerMay 22, 2011
Saw III is the most unique entry in the series thus far, Jigsaw's "game" takes a less important role this round for character development, in which you learn more about Amanda and how she's coping with her new life, and it really adds depthSaw III is the most unique entry in the series thus far, Jigsaw's "game" takes a less important role this round for character development, in which you learn more about Amanda and how she's coping with her new life, and it really adds depth and makes her all the more enjoyable, while Jigsaw does still have a victim dealing with the tests, those parts ultimately aren't enjoyable, and one part in particular involving a lady in the freezer made me a little sick, not because it was gory (as there was none in this scene), but because it was just inappropriate, and the fantastic endings these movies are known for isn't here this time, yeah it throws a little twist in, but it was honestly just retarded, honestly it's not the best Saw yet and will divide fans sharply, but if your like me and want to know more about Amanda's character, this does a good job of that, but everything else like plot, action, and the ending all suffer in the end.… Expand
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CursedKnight187Apr 29, 2011
The Saw series is pretty good, and this is probably the best one of them all. But still, if you strip away the decent plot, it's just blood and guts, which is alright if you're not eating (which I was at the time). It gets a 7 because, out ofThe Saw series is pretty good, and this is probably the best one of them all. But still, if you strip away the decent plot, it's just blood and guts, which is alright if you're not eating (which I was at the time). It gets a 7 because, out of all of the movies in the series, it is the only one I would go back to and watch again.… Expand
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wololoooMar 25, 2012
I have really mixed feelings about Saw III. As a fan of the first two Saw films, I was intrigued to see what Wan and Whenell would do with the series, and the result was somewhat unusual. Tobin Bell, once again reprising his role asI have really mixed feelings about Saw III. As a fan of the first two Saw films, I was intrigued to see what Wan and Whenell would do with the series, and the result was somewhat unusual. Tobin Bell, once again reprising his role as Jigsaw/John Kramer, is the standout in terms of acting. It was hard to care about the other characters, with the possible exception of Amanda, simply because they're portrayed so unconvincingly. It was interesting seeing the new focus on character development come into play, as Kramer transforms Amanda from survivor to apprentice. The ending really did surprise me; it's revealed this game was truly testing Amanda, and Lynn and Jeff were merely pawns. Traps in Saw III were gruesome, especially the pig carcass pit. My only problem with them is how straightforward they are to solve. Saw III was certainly a more mature entry in the series, but as usual, the interesting premise is let down by unconvincing acting and awkward, jumpy editing… Expand
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spadenxDec 4, 2011
A lot better then the previous film. The cast is solid and Tobin Bell once against steals the show with his performance as Jigsaw. Overall, It was scary and kept you on the edge of your seat during some traps. I enjoyed it.
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imthenoobFeb 12, 2012
The acting was ok but no where near as good as the first two films. The traps were scary though and imo the best in the series. The plot isnt interesting though and fails to keep you entertained like the first two films did. Its an aboveThe acting was ok but no where near as good as the first two films. The traps were scary though and imo the best in the series. The plot isnt interesting though and fails to keep you entertained like the first two films did. Its an above average horror film but thats about it.… Expand
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OfficialNov 2, 2013
I have never imagined that the films would last so far. "Saw III" improves on both its predecessors, and this time includes some love features. This is one of the first horror films that made me feel disgusted and sympathetic at the sameI have never imagined that the films would last so far. "Saw III" improves on both its predecessors, and this time includes some love features. This is one of the first horror films that made me feel disgusted and sympathetic at the same time. Oh, and there's more blood and gore here too.… Expand
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charlieW24Oct 2, 2012
If the series ended here it could have been a very good horror franchise, becuase Saw III fits very well. It may seem like another re hash of Saw and Saw II, and watching people suffer is not really a sight for the eyes, but excluding thatIf the series ended here it could have been a very good horror franchise, becuase Saw III fits very well. It may seem like another re hash of Saw and Saw II, and watching people suffer is not really a sight for the eyes, but excluding that Saw III is actually quite good. Lightly brushing over ideas of human choice (much like Saw , and Saw II), and having a tense story line its quite a ride, although surprisingly you are actually more on edge not watching the traps but Jigsaw, Lynne and Amanda's story. By no means a horror masterpiece, and will no way win any acting awards, it still a thrill ride, but if it had just gone that bit deeper into the humanity and decision side of things instead of caring about the worse ways someone could die.… Expand
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spollardFeb 27, 2014
Back on track after the second one. The story is an improvement and the ending is clever. The series is better when there is more storytelling and focus on the relationship instead of people just trying to survive. Also I must point out thatBack on track after the second one. The story is an improvement and the ending is clever. The series is better when there is more storytelling and focus on the relationship instead of people just trying to survive. Also I must point out that the score or the theme music used in this movie is unforgettable. However, due to the extreme gore throughout this movie it is not for everyone even those who have the strongest of stomach's might turn away. In the end this is a big improvement from the second and only slightly worse than the first, I give it 61.0/100 (above average)… Expand
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MichMartMar 4, 2014
Saw III is just too long for the story, but the characters are pretty good and I'm glad they didn't focus on the traps. Nevertheless one trap with the naked woman doesn't fit in the series, because it's the only erotic scene!
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LelandskellDec 23, 2013
Saw III, which is most of the fan's favorite it seems. This was a good movie, and a worthy entry in the series, but it just wasn't as good as Saw or Saw II. The deaths are crazy graphic and fun, and it does mark the end of Jigsaw, which makesSaw III, which is most of the fan's favorite it seems. This was a good movie, and a worthy entry in the series, but it just wasn't as good as Saw or Saw II. The deaths are crazy graphic and fun, and it does mark the end of Jigsaw, which makes the movie interesting and fun to watch. Good movie, 6/10.… Expand
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Meth-dudeJul 22, 2017
As far as entertainment values and acting goes, this sequel is on par with the last one. Which means that it's not nearly as good as the first one, but that it's still rather watchable. If you liked the first two, you'll probably appreciate this one.
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MarickFeb 17, 2015
Saw III is a 2006 Canadian-American horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman from a screenplay by Leigh Whannell and story by James Wan and Whannell. From what I see, Saw movie series takes down. Maybe I have too high expectations from aSaw III is a 2006 Canadian-American horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman from a screenplay by Leigh Whannell and story by James Wan and Whannell. From what I see, Saw movie series takes down. Maybe I have too high expectations from a movie like Saw. However it is quite interesting, but fails to attract me.… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 25, 2015
When people in heaven are trading stories about how they went out, at least the victims in Saw movies have original anecdotes: "How did you die?" "Heart attack, and you?" "Well, I was pinned to the bottom of a steel vat and drowned in aWhen people in heaven are trading stories about how they went out, at least the victims in Saw movies have original anecdotes: "How did you die?" "Heart attack, and you?" "Well, I was pinned to the bottom of a steel vat and drowned in a putrescent sea of rotting pig corpses." These novel deaths have to be the reason the franchise has survived as long as it has; unlike the Jasons and Michael Myerses of the horror world, Saw's Jigsaw killer has a flair for theatricality, and he replaces those banal butcher knives with elaborate homemade S&M apparatuses. The movies, too, are depressingly mechanical Rube Goldberg torture devices, with spring-loaded twists to go along with those reverse bear traps and ribcage-separators. Because of its efforts to make sense of the previous entries and even attempt an earnest parable about forgiveness, Saw III may be the best of the trilogy; hopefully, it'll encourage its makers to wrap the franchise on a relatively high note.

After an inauspicious start—one man caught in the classic leg-shackle-and-a-saw scenario, another pinned next to a bomb with chains hooked into his flesh—the film slowly evolves into a macabre character study. Still bedridden with terminal cancer, Tobin Bell's Jigsaw leaves much of the dirty work to Shawnee Smith, a former victim turned overeager assistant. Determined to keep Bell alive for another round of "games," Smith kidnaps a doctor (Bahar Soomekh) and straps an explosive collar to her neck, connecting it to Bell's heart-rate monitor. If Bell's heart stops, ka-boom. Meanwhile, the two have designed an obstacle course of sorts for Angus Macfadyen, a bereaved father consumed with revenge for the driver who killed his son and got off with a light sentence. Can he learn to forgive?

Perhaps his place on death's door makes him more sympathetic, but Saw III manages to transform Bell from a grim, obsessive sadist to an avuncular life coach, like Fangoria's answer to Dr. Phil. Bell has always insisted that he isn't a murderer—hey, if people can't retrieve the key from the bottom of the beaker of sulfuric acid, that's their problem—and this film finally gives a shred of credence to that claim, even as it questions whether his "trials" are constructive to the people who survive them. Pretty heady stuff, if only it weren't still in the context of a relentlessly bleak, humorless, gimmicky contraption that wore out its novelty two movies ago.… Expand
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JPKDec 12, 2019
On Par With II
Saw III is what you exactly want from this franchise thus far.
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Fire_CharizardApr 21, 2018
Best in the series. Fantastic story and brutal twist at the end as always. Probably the best traps in the whole series. Highly recommend this saw out of all of them.
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ErikTheCriticSep 25, 2018
This third instalment improves on both its predecessors. This is one of those horror films that makes you feel disgusted and sympathetic at the same time.
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Josephgamers65May 2, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Saw III Is a lot better than saw 2 This movie Jigsaw I like a lot more Jeff Is my fav character in this movie where his daughter and son died And he is trying to figure out where he is but he starts to remember what happened Then he starts to figure out why his son died Than he gets a chance to kill Jigsaw which does happen and Amanda the best ending So Saw III had better character and a better story from 2 Oh yeah what happened to Eric But I give Saw III a C+… Expand
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Ryo91Apr 17, 2020
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1/10 * Nicht so Meins. Zu viel abgeschlachte. Zu Brutal.
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