OK, I'm a glutton for punishment, and not the kind doled out by Jigsaw in Saw 3D. No, this is the punishment reserved for those of us who actually like this series. It's like watching a car accident (literally): you just have to look and say to yourself, "Why am I watching this? More importantly, why am I fascinated?" Another in the ongoing gorefest franchise, Saw 3D seems to revel in its ability to out-gore the previous six movies. It's as if the writers come up with the sadistic tests, THEN write the plot. Having seen all of the Saw movies, I am truly amazed how the writers actually try to stick to the convoluted plot threads and keep reintroducing characters from past movies. The sheer number of "disciples" that the original Jigsaw (played by Tobin Bell) has recruited through his games blows my mind. Talk about Stockholm Syndrome gone berserk. No spoilers here, but man, I did not see this victim's return coming, although, I probably should have.
The Saw cast these days seems to be a recurring ensemble. With the exception of the victims, most notably Chester Bennington of Linkin Park (who was probably cast for his ability to scream quite effectively), the cast remains the same as the previous films. Given the continuity, a good thing. I will not give the surprise guest star away, as it was cool as hell to see this actor back.
All in all, a satisfying end (supposedly) to a franchise that has been grossing us out since 2004. I am sorry to see it end, but hey, let face it, it was gonna start getting REALLY stupid soon. I will miss you, John Kramer. Your particular brand of chaos will be missed by at least one reviewer *a single tear rolls gently down my cheek*. 7/10.
See you tomorrow, and GO WATCH A MOVIE!!
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