Saw is great. It has some graphic violence, but yesterday i saw Saw VI and that is 10 times more violent
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
More grisly than scary; not for kids.
Why We Rated This 
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What Parents Need to Know
About Saw
Parents need to know that this movie is the stuff of nightmares, even if the inured horror aficionado might not find it scary. The images of torture and death are brutal and explicit, lingering in mind long after the movie ends. There are multiple on-screen deaths, a child's life is threatened, characters die, a father is forced to make terrible decisions to protect his family, and there are no scenes free of peril. There are references to suicide, adultery, drug addiction, madness, and self-mutilation. There is strong language, and characters smoke. Underlying the killer's motive is the notion that everyone deserves to be tortured and that there are no innocents.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the killer's motivation, whether the deaths are consistent with that motive, and what the characters might have done differently. They also might wish to talk about the resonance (or lack thereof) of movies where characters face death and re-evaluate their lives and priorities. Do Lawrence or Adam become more appealing characters as you know them better and as their fate looks bleaker? Do their choices become clearer as they reassess their priorities? What do you think the "right" life would be like so as not to attract the killer's attention?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
great
- I rate this title off for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
Its O.K for older folk but lrave your kids out of it!!
Saw is based on shock value and how gorey it can get though i woldent suggest for any little kids to watch i do recammend it for metally stable adults, i say this because if you are mentally unstable the graphic nature might push you over the edge. But honstley i think we have all been de-senseitized by this and really shouldnt suprise you. Truthfully if you watch this with your 9-year old you are an idiot plain and simple.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Love it, least gory in the series
This is my second favorite movie. A lot of people say that they refuse to watch this "senseless torture" without even watching the movie itself. Yes, there is a plot and no, the entire thing is not 1.5 hrs of complete gore.
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
BEST MOVIE EVER !!!!!!!
This movie and its sequels are the best! The violence was partially disturbing but these movies are still my favorite. The only thing i would warn parents about is the over excessive use of strong language (too many f***s) but this is still a must see horror film even though they get blodier each movie. I cant wait for SAW 6.
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
BEST MOVIE EVER !!!!!!!
This movie and its sequels are the best! The violence was partially disturbing but these movies are still my favorite. The only thing i would warn parents about is the over excessive use of strong language (too many f***s) but this is still a must see horror film even though they get blodier each movie. I cant wait for SAW 6.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Now, this first saw movie is not actually as violent as the others. There is a woman cutting open a mans stomach, but it is not shown. The things that are shown is shooting, punching, and blood. And Lawerance is a good role model by showing that he would do anything to save his family.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
I'm a horror freak, but this movie is more of a psychological movie than just another bloody movie to me. Don't get me wrong, it IS bloody & the movies get worse as you see the sequels. Great movie, great plot, great everything. If your kids are mature enough not to go out & start killing people then I see this movie as ok in my opinion haha
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
A bloody, disgusting but misunderstood psychological thriller.
Everyone always thinks...SAW = "lets see how violent we can make this movie." YES, the movie(s) are VERY violent BUT i wouldn't even call these movies horror movies. They are more like psychological thrillers (at least the first 3 are). The first three saws are amazing! Then you get to the forth one...i still enjoy the later ones but to me they are just a bunch of violence to celebrate halloween. WATCH THE FIRST 3 and if you become a fan then watch the others but expect them to not be as good.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
cool pretty good
- I rate this title off for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
BINGO
Love it. Great for a horror flick with friends!
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Great heart pounding horror movie for older audiences!
I think all these movies are very good in suspense and horror. This is NOT a movie for young children. Teenagers have seen this stuff in all movies. The violence is yes over the top but there is very mild to any sexuality involved. Teenagers will love it and even some adults :)
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Not good for younger kids at all!
I thought it was a good movie and all but it was extremely violent and has bad language. Not even appropriate for most 15 year olds. Unless your kid really understands that its just a movie then don't let them see any of this movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
An Excellent Psychological Thriller!
This film is exactly what the posters and DVD covers convey: A violent horror movie not suitable for kids and pre-teens to see. What they don't convey is how the psychological thriller aspect of the movie is more prominat than the graphic and very realistic violence which can become disturbing to some squeemish viewers. Things to look out for are: The implication that a man is having an affair, two sex jokes, and a man runs through a room completely naked and is on screen for no more than 5 seconds. Violence is throughout. The aftermath of horrific torturous murders are seen several times. One realistic gunshot wound, several realistic hand-to-hand battles, and lastly a man cuts off his own foot (the action is off screen, we see him after the exploit is over with). Language is very frequent, mostly the "F" word is used but other cuss words are said was well. It is implied that a victim bought and sold illegal drugs and a main character is revealed to be a smoker. The entire film is unsettling and hard to rewatch, but the inital reaction to seeing the film for the first time will leave the viewer breathless. Bottom line: The film was originally NC-17 and cut down to an R-rating. Ages 16+. 5/5 stars. Enjoy.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
ehhh... not the best not the worst
This isn't the greatest horoor movie around... but if your lookin for a better saw movie go for the 3rd 4th or 5th. Skip the 2nd it was ass
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
Spoilers
First off this movie was awesome. Now back to buisness. Language wasn't as bad in a middle school. I read the review that Nell minow wrote and I really think she needs to double check her work. THe killer's motive is not everyone deserves to die. It's that everyone who blatantly puts their life on the line and doesn't care if they die deserves to have the chance to rehabilitate themselves by seeing if they truly care because he has no choice whether he lives or dies, due to cancer. The violence was kept to a minimal in this movie. The footcutting scene and the end of each death scene are normally the most violent. It is less violent than 3 and 4, which were the 2 that didn't follow Jigsaw's message. And their is a message behind it. Value your life while you still have it. Becuase others can't control it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
great horror movie/plot.
language: nothing you wouldnt hear in a middle school cafeteria violence: not terribly bad but some might be disgusted by it. nothing in comparison to saw III/IV/V
- I rate this title off for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Horrific nearly weed myself!!!! Don't let your kids watch this!
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Really good!
Good but the violence is excessive but would be impossible wihtout and the bad guy is also good in a way........?
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
BIZZARE POPULAR INNOVATIVE PHYCHO THRILLER
THE FIL IS VERY VIOLENT INNNOVATIVE PHYCHO THRILLER IT'S REALLY AN EXPEIREMENT IN TORTURE MORE THAN A MOVIE WHILE VERY VIOLENT IN SOME PARTS IT'S VEERY INTERESTING AND ENGAGING YET TWISTED AND BIZZARENSO ANYONE WHO CAN STOMACH THE CONTENT MUST WATCH
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
this movie was good nasty and a amazing plot with a shocking twist at the end. Great way to start the series
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