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Really nice art and was packaged well no damage to the item was done. Pretty good movie as well.

Critics have never seem to embrace the Saw movies as the consumers do... I have found that people who at least somewhat enjoy horror/thriller movies come to LOVE these movies for all thrill. The critics seem to find all the bloodshed and human torture displeasing. I keep up with all the Saw movies because it becomes an addiction, even though the 3rd and 4th cannot live up to the first 2. Now, yes, it is excessively bloody... although I believe Saw (the first one) is the least bloodiest so far, however, I think that's what adds to the scariness. Other horror movies rely on the supernatural to strike fear into our hearts, while this movie startles us by testing mortality... How fragile we are as humans, after all! It can get to be a bit uncomfortable. I watch it for the mystery. It's a great interactive movie, watch it with friends at night for a spook. Basic plot: A serial killer meticulously chooses his victims, who have specific problems in life, to play a game with him... a game of life and death. The victim has to overcome his problem in order to live, but most end up dying a bloody and torturous death. The police are on the serial killer's tail, but Jigsaw (the killer's nickname) has such an ingeniously twisted plot against any who threaten his plans that viewer's at home don't know what to expect. That's all I can really say. Confusing? Yes. The plot is GREAT! The problem is, the film was made on a low budget, so they could not hire great actors for the part. The movie is excellent but could be better if they had more natural/convincing actors. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot! The movie is getting old now, but with a Saw V coming soon, new Saw fans are always welcome! Start with the first one!!

I love this movie! Great twists, original in its time, and interesting plot. This Blu-Ray, however, is incredibly lacking. I would have liked to see interviews, screen tests, commentaries, etc. Not even a theatrical trailer. No special features at all. The transfer was ok. The movie is gritty on its own, so, the transfer is a little difficult to evaluate. The sound on my home theater sounded just mediocre. It's as if this movie was put on Blu-Ray just overnight just to sell the Blu-Ray.

Saw' is a delightful movie to review, as it is such a mix of both good and poor qualities that it is a challenge to weigh them against one another to see what comes out ahead. For the impatient, I will say that I think the two cancel one another out in weighing the overall quality of the movie; however, the interesting aspects make the movie worth seeing and buying, in spite of the negatives. The first and most important positive for a horror film is the visceral reaction of the viewer. Did the movie scare, frighten, or cause mad dashes to the bathroom to clean out soiled underpants? The answer to this question for me is a tentative yes, but only with regard to a single, minor character, where the movie played the `Aliens' / `The Exorcist' card which put a child at genuine risk, not the supernatural, kinda spooky, kinda neat type of menace of `Poltergeist'. So my score on this point is positive. A second important positive for a horror film is the inventiveness of the threat. `Halloween' scores big on this point with its creative minimalism of a psychopathic stalker with a blank, white mask. This is in strong contrast to a lot of more elaborate scare scenarios done up until `Halloween' was made, whereupon everyone copied John Carpenter's idea. Another prime example among `B' movies is '28 Days Later' which changes the rules about how zombies are expected to act. It doubles its impact by adding a twist to the behavior of a group of survivors which seems to be making a psychological statement not unlike the classic `Lord of the Flies' survivors novel. My favorite example from A list movies is the nature of the threat in `Alien'. The object lesson here is to be sure to hire a great graphic artist when you design your monsters. The seemingly most striking original element of `Saw' is the fact that the perp is not literally killing the victims himself, he is putting them in situations where they do things which leads to their killing themselves, or at least failing to find their way out of a trap before the trap is sprung and they are killed by the environment created by the perp. While this is the element of originality explicit in the movie, this story line may not be quite as original as the authors would have you believe. There is a strong similarity between the fate of the victims in `Saw' and the way in which the murders are done in `Seven'. In both cases, the scenario in which the vics die is connected to perceived past sins. And, the deaths in `Seven' are to some extent a result of the victims' own actions. The truly more original aspect of `Saw' is that it is laid out very much like an adventure video game, where progress or even survival is based on solving puzzles. Clues are doled out by a very stingy puzzle master and they are generally couched in riddles, so we double the fun by making one answer one puzzle to get the clues needed to solve the next puzzle. The frustration in seeing the nested puzzles, yet you are stuck at the first step. Reminds me of the frustration of trying to find my way into the Underground Empire in `Zork I'. I must also say that most of the perils created by the perp win points for originality. These add to the dangers to those among us with weak bowels. The biggest question for the audience is for how long does the filmmaker maintain the suspense for the viewer? The answers to some of the puzzles are evident to the audience long before they dawn on the characters, partly because the producers let the cat out of the bag for at least one major piece of business in their promotional material. The writer did manage to keep the identity of the ultimate perp hidden until the very end of the movie, largely by presenting us with a fairly transparent red herring that kept our attention diverted from the real puzzle master. Weighed against these positives is a rather serious list of negatives beginning with the question of whether the two main characters would really behave as they did in the movie if they were presented with their situation. I think the initial panic is real enough, but I think the writer does not give enough credit to the problem solving abilities of a normally intelligent person, and at least one of the two principals is a highly educated surgeon. I really suspect that with the tools at hand, the two principle vics would have been a lot more clever in being able to free at least one, so he could go get help. As evidence of this, I offer the resolution to a similar problem in Stephen King's novel `Gerald's Game'. If you resolve the improbabilities, you are left with some bad writing for the roles of the police detectives working this case, lead by Danny Glover. The glaring contrast between Glover in this movie and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman in `Seven' makes my point better than anything else I can say. This is not Glover's fault, except in the fact that he decided to play this weak role to begin with. I am inclined to say that the movie would have been much better if the roles of Glover and his partner had been eliminated or minimized. The movie makers probably felt they needed the detectives' business to have someone to chase perps and take bullets from the potential perp and from booby traps, since the two main characters are trapped inside their own personal dungeon. The cops also introduce scenes from past perp scenes that fill out the way in that our perp works and thinks. The movie does not live up to its hype, but it is worth a good chill.

Today, I just watched Saw WS Uncut, again, and it was just as intense as the first time I seen it. Saw is great from start to finish. I enjoy the plot, cinematography, acting, etc. The plot develops in a rather unique way. Its hard to explain without giving away too much info. The use of superb cinematography adds to the never-ending suspense. The cast of mostly unknowns delivers performances they can be proud of. Tobin Bell's voice is eerie. I get the chills thinking about it. Recommended for horror fans. "Do You Want To Play A Game?"

My wife and I love these movies, they just get better and better. If you haven't seen any of the movies in this epic series, you definitely want to start here. The movies are actual just one big movie, seperated into segments, kind of like The Lord of the Rings or Star Wars. Skipping any one of these movies could cause you to be really confused. I say grab this movie and start 'playing the game'! I highly recommend it!

I rented this movie after months of being pushed into it by friends, not expecting to like it, I was wrong. Not only did I like it, I now own the whole series. It begins with Adam and Dr.Gordon both chained to a pipe in a rundown restroom. As their stories start to unfold, it's clear there's an indirect connection between them. Cary Elwes and Monica Pottter do a very nice job as the married couple in peril. The protaganist is barely introduced here, but his role is perfectly done, and Danny Glover is good as an obsessed cop trying to find the killer. The music also fit the mood of every scene perfectly, esp. the ending. Even if you don't like scary movies, this series may surprise you, but a word of caution, certain images will not leave your memory easily, definately not for the squeamish either.

Who delegates what happens to bad people? What in the world were they thinking. It layed down the foundation, for a million other installments of SAW. I love the acting. Danny Glover is part of the cast. Pay very close attention to every detail. I still watch it til' this day and still find things that I miss. Especially when a new Saw comes out, I gotta watch this one and work my way up.

The truly more original aspect of `Saw' is that it is laid out very much like an adventure video game, where progress or even survival is based on solving puzzles. Clues are doled out by a very stingy puzzle master and they are generally couched in riddles, so we double the fun by making one answer one puzzle to get the clues needed to solve the next puzzle.

The film is indeed superb mainly for its originality. It is a moving that keeps you on your toes and at the end makes you think "Aww man! I did not see that coming!" If you are in the mood for something fresh and new, this is definitely your kind of movie. And if you find this movie amazing, well, the good news is is that the just made three more!!

I didn't like this movie the first time I saw it because of the bad acting. I did like the plot and saw the sequels because I felt the filmmakers could do a lot with the story. The second time I watched this movie, however, I was blown away and enjoyed it immensely. The special edition's documentaries are great. Highly recommended.

Great horror film. Original plot, keeps you on the edge. Weak hearted be aware. Excellent sound and picture quality decent. Worth $9.99 to add to your Halloween collection.

When I rented this movie when, it came out I am like I have to buy this movie. This movie makes sit on the edge of your couch and try to figure out whats going to happen next. This movie worth the money, I mean if you scary scary movie get this you will be very happy with the movie.

This movie was a straight trip with all the different flashback, and killer traps that would have your flesh crawl. You have never seen or heard of a killer like Jigsaw, because never killed anyone. Pure greatness

This was one of the best movies I have ever seen. If you have not seen it and can handle some blood and guts, its a must see. I dont want to give any of it away.

When I first saw this movie i was so amazed on how the whole plot was planned out. It was such an amazing movie! I just wanted to watch it over and over again.

I have seen this movie several times and it's just as good everytime. I like the acting, Directing, story, the visuals are amazing.

This is a must have if you're going to get involved in the world of Saw. Everything starts here from the prison style torture to the famous "foot" scene. Just not a big Danny Glover fan and felt he kinda dragged this one down a bit. Still is a good movie though.

This may be the first saw movie, but it's the second best in my opinion. The acting comes across as cheesy at times, but the plot will constantly keep you guessing till the end. If you like horror, suspense, or mystery movies, you can't miss out on this one.

this wasnt my favorite movie in the saw series, but it was pretty good so i would recomend this movie to my friends !!!!!