Parents need to know that this "torture porn" film, like all of the movies in the Saw series, revolves around cruelty, gore, and diabolical deathtraps -- all smothered in horrific make-up and special effects. A person is injected with acid until they literally melt in half; a group of people are shot, one by one, at point-blank range; and so on -- the deaths are brutal, bloody, and lingered over (viewers will see exposed organs, compound fractures shoving shattered bone edges through flesh, and worse). The movie is theoretically trying to make a few points about healthcare, but any social commentary is lost amid the buckets of blood and constant strong language.
Positive messages:There's some lip service paid to the human will to live, but it's coated in blood. A critique of health care and for-profit insurance is intrinsic to the film's plot, but it's also smothered in gore.
Positive role models:Not a single character in the film shows mercy, kindness, or forgiveness when given the chance. The protagonist displays some selflessness but still dies at the hands of someone desiring revenge.
Violence:Constant bloody, grisly violence, including horrifying deathtraps requiring self-mutilation in order to escape, fighting, shooting at point-blank range, dismemberment, disembowelment, decapitation, death by crushing, hanging (by barbed wire), slashed jugulars, shootings, being set on fire, and much more. And it's all depicted with state-of-the-art makeup and gore.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:Characters drink beer, wine, and hard liquor. Discussions of the health effects of smoking (smoking itself is shown); a smoker's reduced lung capacity winds up being what kills him (as part of a deathtrap, of course). Discussion of the psychological characteristics and chemical treatment of addiction, including methadone.
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I hate Saw Movies. I threw up during the third so when my friends asked me to watch this with them I tried to say no but I was forced to watch anyways. I almost threw up again during some of the traps and the worst scenes made me feel so sick. I'm really bad with horror movies though.
Okay, I agree it has a lot of bad stuff in this movie, like demented/syko people and violence but that is why some people like it. Obviously, there arnt role models in this video, and i dont think any kid in their right mind would think there were (because they should be discustd by what is going on). if they do think that, then you have another issue on your hands bigger than this movie. I say if your kid really wants to watch it, let them watch it. Telling them they cant until they are over 17 is kindof too clingy of the parent, because if YOU dont let them watch it you know they will at someone else's house anyways. My thought is that as long as they arnt turning evil on me, and they like this stuff then they can watch it. And if it scares the crap out of them, then at least they will learn they dont want to watch movies like that anymore. I think this is a fine movie for your kid if they want to watch it, obviously not under 14 though... but 17, guys thats just crazy. you can't control your kids forever- let them experiance things- let them get scared.
Wow, commonsense gave the movie a 2, better then the others. THis is not the best one, but it is still great. This is definatly the most violent saw. THere is a TON of violence especially the opening scene. And there is a ton of language. Can't wait for 7.
and what is my real name is talking about???
The Saw movies have a really bad rep, and I felt the need to point out (for all who will believe me) that it only deserves half of that rep. Is it every bit as bloody, horrifying, awful to watch, and nasty as you think? No. Actually, it's worse on all counts. No, really.
Is it mindless torture porn? Absolutely not.
Saw has a story -- and a very decent one, if you enjoy psychological horror -- and usually has valid reasons for turning the gore dial to 11. Occasionally it doesn't have those valid reasons (hence the 4/5 stars), but most of the violence isn't gratuitous, and those who think it is show their ignorance of the extremely complicated and layered plot (I can completely understand if you couldn't stand to watch it long enough to get the plot, but don't judge on what you haven't seen, please). I really enjoy the serial storyline -- you have to have been on board since the first movie to understand what's going on, and every movie keeps the audience on their toes and requires sustained and careful attention to appreciate the various stomach-dropping endings.
Saw wrestles with some really interesting psychology and has some great characters. I don't think it's appropriate for children with the exception of the particularly-mature mid-to-late teen, but there's a lot to like here if things like Dexter or Law and Order are up your alley. At the "invincible age" where teenagers often make reckless decisions, there are good things to learn here if put into the proper context. I agree with Tobin Bell ("Jigsaw") that anything that makes young people ask questions like, "how would I live differently if today were my last chance?" is a good thing.
Don't say there's no story just because you can't keep your eyes open long enough to get the story. These films are not torture porn.
I personally love scary movies. As odd as it may sound coming from a 12 y/o "SAW" is not that bad if AND ONLY IF you watch the "behind the scenes" videos. They explain and you feel more comfortable. Langauge though is whats bad
Great, great Saw movie! Saw 6 was one of my favorites in the series. Very entertaining, bloody, violent, gross and gory! That is what I like! Some parts are too gory for little kids. Go buy it NOW if you are a Saw fan!
I love horror movies and have seen sooo many. I havent seen the other saw movies, but this one was available instantly on Netflix so i figured i'd try it. It really isn't scary at all. It's just really really gory. I actually thought it would be gorier than it was though. It's not CONSTANT gore. But there is a ton of it. The most memorable thing I recall is the very first scene where the people are cutting off their stomach fat and arm (ew!). It really is not a good movie for anyone who cant handle gore. Theres also a lot of swearing. Im 14 and I got the whole way through it, but I watch a ton of horror movies. I wouldnt suggest it unless you dont mind gore.
To be honest I found the end of this movie very shocking, I mean the end is just sick. This is a Not for kids movie.But is you must know I loved this movie.