Saw III
Lionsgate | Release Date: October 27, 2006
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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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6
JasonS.Oct 23, 2007
Not quite as good as saw 1 but better then saw 2.
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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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4
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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4
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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6
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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5
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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5
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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4
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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5
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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5
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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6
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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5
JobA.Mar 26, 2008
Very disappointed.I liked Saw and loved Saw II but this one was terrible.
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6
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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5
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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6
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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6
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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5
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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5
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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6
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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5
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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6
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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5
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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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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