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All parent reviews for Saw
Average rating based on 60 parent reviews:
- 40% say violence is an issue
- 32% say language is an issue
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One of the greatest horror flicks of all time
How can common sense actually give Saw 1 out of 5 stars.. terrible review. Common sense just tries to get people to think saw is a terrible movie because it is bloody. In reality, Saw is an excellent and well executed film. The entire movie is a thrill ride from the beginning to the very unexpected and shocking ending. Saw will leave you stunned, guessing, and ready for a sequel
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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.
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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
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TOO OUTRAGED FOR WORDS
I saw (no pun intended) the poster for Saw. Nothing but the poster. And I'm still freaked. How could ANYONE make a movie like this? It's voyeuristic! Look that up if you don't know what that means! I'm equally outraged, offended, and freaked out. I don't really get the purpose of horror in general, but this... this is just unbelievable. And Common Sense Media ENCOURAGES IT???!!!!???!!!!??!! I will definitely be complaining to Lionsgate.
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Awseome move but not for the weak stomach
Really scary and makes you think but NOT for little kids or even older kids who can't handle it. Parents should deffinetly see it first (my dad did). But better then the recent string of horrible unscary "horror" movies.
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Great psychological thriller, NOT for kids
I believe Saw was a terrific, compelling, frightening, and enjoyable film. The ending was both stunning and brilliant, making this one of the best horror/crime thrillers I’ve ever seen, much better than the over-hyped Se7en.
In terms of violence/gore, the filmmakers were as tasteful as they possibly could in what they decided to show, considering the dark subject matter of the film. It’s intense, sure, but it’s not visually gory.
As for language, it’s present but it’s also realistic. Most of the cussing comes from the two main characters chained in the bathroom. And come on, let’s be realistic. Probably 90% of the world’s population would let loose a little if they were chained to a bathroom with their family at risk of being killed. It is important to understand the psychological effects these traps play on their characters, and when we do the language makes sense. As for sex, there isn’t any.
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Honest Review of My Favorite Movie of all time
Yes, this movie does focus on torture and the brutality of society but in reality compared to horror movies made now a days this movie is very dubbed down in gore. The majority of all the gore is off-screen and isn't technically shown in it's extent which compared to the Saw sequels would've been uncut. The infamous "Leg scene" where the main character saws off his foot to escape an ancient bathroom to save his family is in reality brutal and hard to watch but is not shown fully on screen. That scene only shows him starting to cut his leg and then is continued by showing the mans face as he saws the entire foot off. The concept of the movie is overlooked all the time. Saw does have a point and is not a pointless "slasher" film. The "jigsaw killer" puts his victims in traps to help them see the wrong they've done in their past. Honestly, the torture to the extent can be looked at as "too much" for their initial punishment but it's all opinion. If you are looking to start with your first horror movie of all time and you're around the age of 15 or 16 start with this or Halloween,Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street. People overreact to how violent this film actually is because half the gore isn't even shown. If you can handle a little gore and you're looking for a great horror classic of the 2000's with a great twist ending this movie is the best choice. The sequels aren't for everyone but give the first one a shot. P.S. the saws movies ARE NOT all the same it's the continuation of a story so don't believe the crowd if they say it's another pointless killer/torture porn movie because this started it all and we wouldn't have had Insidious if it weren't for Saw. My favorite movie of all time, you won't be dissapointed unless you can't handle some gore!
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Strong violence with a positive message, mature teens and up
The Saw series has incited a lot of controversy over the years due its portrayals of violence. This first film in the series, however, is the only film in the series not to feature graphic violence, and it has a very positive message to boot.
The film itself does contain violence, but most of it is implied and not even the unrated version contains anything extremely graphic. Most of the movie's scares come from the knowledge of the violent activity offscreen, which will make this a disturbing choice for some viewers. The film also contains a bit of profanity (including the f-word), but it is entirely void of sexual content and nudity.
The film contains a surprisingly positive message, however, and encourages viewers to appreciate their lives and not take anything for granted. The film repeatedly hammers this point home, and has a strong appreciation for life.
There are a lot of horror movies on the market today, but this is one of the few with an actual positive message. It's too violent and scary for kids and young teens, but it's just right for older teens, and they might even learn something along the way.
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Great 17+ movie
Seriously good movie,17+. One of the best "horror" flicks i've seen. Every good movie has a reason behind it. Best one in this series by a long shot. (reason for the sexual concern is that, they show the doctor in the hotel room with one of the girls from the hospital, and it's clear that they've been having an affair, nothing actually happens.)
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youre not feeling rehabilitated yeah?
Absolutely brilliant thriller
pretty gory but still enjoyable put lights down when you watch it at night! creates great atmosphere
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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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Not nearly as violent as is suggested
This is one of my favorite horror films. While it might not hold up, plotwise, it is still fascinating. The violence, for the most part, is not shown onscreen. Plenty violent, but compared to a movie like Hostel is a pg rated film.
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great movie
this movie is not very inappropiate.
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Probably okay for older teenagers. Not for tweens or kids.
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Anybody up for being in the mind of a sick serial killer?
I am a newbie to this website, and I've got to say to parents of these minors who are writing that they love the movie "Saw": Why on earth are you letting you kids watch things like this? As a desensitized adult I watched "Saw" during its week of release in the theaters. Disturbing is the tip of the iceberg when describing what should have easily been rated NC-17. Inappropriate for all ages. Why must we continually, as a nation, see how much worse it can get before we wince? Meanwhile, the media is robbing our kids of their childhood. The dividing line between childhood and adulthood is based on the reality of secrets. Now kids know all the adults know with no guiding light to help them differentiate truth from fiction, wrong from right.
Submitted respectfully,
A concerned parent and middle school classroom music teacher
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BOB SAGGAT!!!!!!
i like auntie annes preztles i took my 6 yr old to see it with my 17 yr old and my 5 yr old nephew we loved it!!!!!
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