Saw IV (DVD, 2008, Widescreen - Unrated Director's Cut)

I foresee this franchise never ending like the Friday the 13th series. Since the main killer died in Saw III, how could they possibly milk another one.....he had another accomplice. Now since the local cops can't crack the case, surely the FBI can.......nope. Oh well, if you put aside the ridiculous back story, you can get through the fast paced death-fest pretty painlessly. Some new contraptions, some not. In the end I didn't complain that I lost 2 hours of my life. Special features were a little light, but the sound quality was good. If you're a fan of the Saw series, you won't be too disappointed. I'm sure the way open ending will allow many more sequels.

Man i really like the saw movies but this 4th one was not up to par with the others thats not to say it wasnt worth watching or owning it was good but not as good as the others.

I LOVE THIS AS THE TALE OF JIGSAW AND WHAT LEAD TO HIM WANTING TO PLAY A GAME.
A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY THE MOVIE MADE LITTLE SENSE BUT THAT IS NOT TRUE.
THE OTHER NIGHT SAW 3 WAS ON TV AND I WATCH IT AGAIN.

DURING ALL THE SURGERY COLLAR SCENES. THERE ARE SO MANY CLUES YOU FORGET ABOUT THAT LEAD YOU INTO SAW 4. SO DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR WATCH 3 AND PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL OF JIGSAW'S MEMORIES AND MOVEMENTS ON HIS DEATH BEAD. THEN WATCH 4 OR DO IT VICA VERSA YOU APPRECIATE SAW 4 EVEN MORE AND 3 AS WELL.

HOPE IT HELPED I WILL DEFINATELY WATCH SAW 4 BEFORE GOING TO SEE SAW 5 WHEN IT DOES COME OUT AND I'M WRITING THIS IN MID AUGUST SO WE WILL SEE IN 2 MONTHS.
IF AGAIN IT IS TIME TO PLAY ANOTHER GAME.

IF IT HELPED CLICK YES FOR ME.. THANKS CLICK YES ANYWAYS :)
ONEMIXER

After Jigsaw died, I had a feeling the franchise would be over. Then I heard studios green-lighted Saw IV BEFORE Saw III was even made, and I thought oh god, not another one. I had my doubts, but listening to the commentary on Saw III assured me they had a plan.

And what a plan it was.

So far, it seems all the Saw movies have had one prevailing theme to them. Saw II: Patience. Saw III: Forgiveness. Saw IV: Self Preservation. The most vital theme involves people in traps saving them self.

Thus is where Lieutenant Rigg is tested, the black cop who has been in all the Saw movies, and seen all his partners die. The film makes it clear right away that Rigg's problem is he cares too much---he wants to save everyone, and everyone (from Jigsaw to his wife) is telling him he can't save everyone.

Alongside this, two other story lines go on, including a Lawyer who survived Jigsaw's first test, being put in a second, and flashbacks showing John Kramer's (Jigsaw) life before the events of the series, with his wife Jill, and his job as an engineer. We see what causes him to change, and leave his wife, and eventually (as well as getting cancer) sets about his games, where he personally witnesses his first victim succeed, only to blow it and try to attack Jigaw---to then get himself killed by his own stupid actions.

Despite all that's happened, Saw IV has plenty of twists and surprises, including the ultimate shocking turn involving Rigg's game, which I won't reveal here even though I checked the spoiler alert. It's simply too juicy.

The events of the film (sans flashbacks) happen simultaneously to the events in Saw III, with the final autopsy shown in the beginning of the movie to set the tone, and to assure people Jigsaw truly IS dead.

The gore? Plentiful. It manages to improve upon its predecessors (as the movies always have) without getting overly excessive. The gore isn't there just to gross out or entertain the audience, and is rather tastefully handled, giving it an edge for realism as well as art. The traps are nothing garishly out there, but definitely some of the most creative in the entire franchise.

As with Saw III, potentially the goriest, most shock-inducing scene involves Jigsaw himself. Where in Saw III, it was the live, amateur brain surgery, Saw IV steps it up with a live autopsy complete with the nauseating buzz of saws, cracks of bone, and squishing of still-wet flesh and organs, which resemble a true autopsy.

For the sake of quashing dreams of fan service, I will safely spoil by saying Dr Gordon is NOT tied to Jigsaw in any further way (though that would remain to be seen for the next two Saws) and both Jigsaw and Amanda are dead.

With the series running the risk of being milked by greedy executives into oblivion, the writers/director of the series show that they are masters of the craft of not only modern shock horror but noirish storytelling as well.

If you are a fan of these movies, this one falls right in line with the other ones. This series makes you wonder about the creator. I rented it first then I had to add it to my collection.

Very Well Played Out Keeps You Guessing All The Way Through. What A Great Horror. Well Recomended If You Like Demented Flicks/. But You Must Watch These Flicks In Order,Other Wise You Will Not Get It.

The reason i bought SAW IV was because i purchased the other three,and i was glad i did. I think SAW IV was the best of all.
Richard

Great Movie!
I admire the concepts used in creating this movie. Nice torture methods. A bit sick and twisted but its something new. Never seen anything like this before.

Highly recommended.

Should buy all the 4 parts to understand it properly.

I loved that Saw 4 brought a whole new peice of the story to light. They went back farther in jigsaw's life and really told a great story, however, waht happened to the little girl. How did the cop become the killer, now what happens. I would recommend buying this movie.

i HAVE LIKED ALL THE PREVIOUS "SAWS" THIS ONE IS JUST AS GOOD MAYBE BETTER.JIGSAW WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN EVEN IN DEATH.A COUPLE OF PLACES I HAD TO REWIND TO CATCH WHAT I WAS SUPPOSE TO SEE...BUT WELL WORTH IT.

it thrilling all the way. i bought it because i have 1, 2, &3 A +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++!

I love this whole series. All the SAW movies rock. Can't wait for the next one to come out next Halloween.

I was at first hesitant about watching the first one, now that I have all 4 of the shows on dvd, I need to take a day off and sit in a dark room and crank up the surround sound and have a "Saw-fest". You get more out of the shows each time you watch them. Little clues here and there. For starting out a "low budget film" the creators have made a "killing" from these 4 shows, and now selling certain items on ebay. WOW!!
If you like shows with some suspense and don't mind some Hollywood blood gut and gore, then you gotta see these shows, they tie into each other very well.

I chose to buy from this seller because he had reasonable prices, which I was looking for. The item was sent out same day. Seller had great communication.

if you like movies .... if you have a good stomach....if the saw series is your cup of tea ......buy this movie .

Surprisingly better than Saw III, the fourth installment in the franchise delivers the suspense in a very tricky manner. While I can't divulge just why the movie ups the ante, just suffice to say that, with Jigsaw dead, this movie takes place begining in the moments before the awful scene at the end of number 3 (and other info deleted to appease other Amazon crybabies).

You are also given a deeper back-story for Jigsaw, (Tobin Bell, again deliciously malevolent) and the lady that appeared in his flashbacks. Other characthers reappear as pawns in a dangerous game, as the dearly departed seems to have left posthumous recruitment tapes for SWAT Commander Rigg. Along with the typical ominous warnings, Rigg is led through the well-known series of SAW traps as Jigsaw tests his mettle. At the end of this test are two other fellow officers, including a returning Donnie Wahlberg, restrained to another nefarious device. As you can guess, not everything goes according to plan. The final twist is a doozy, and for a change, hard to see coming.

The script, which plays out more like a mystery/whodunit than a horror show, is what really bumps this movie up. Again, while not giving away the twist, I can say it was a major mind-bender. It may even take a few folks a bit of time to realize what just happened. To me, that made it great. For a change, I am looking forward to where they take this next Halloween.

This DVD i was expecting something OK from the buyer, the DVD movie looks really nice, but IS NOT THE ORIGINAL ONE, THIS IS FAKE! FALSE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL SAW IV and i know that because i already saw the ORIGINAL COPY in one store on MANHATTAN NEW YORK, i really feel pissed off, but is ok for that cheap price ... just for now because i love SAW 4 and i want all the original copies, I'M SORRY SELLER BUT YOUR COPY REALLY SUCKS AND YOU PISSED OFF ALMOST ALL THE PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT YOUR COPIES!

This item is an awesome deal for the low price. These movies rock! Great seller! Would recommend this to anyone.

alway more to find watching the movie over and over. subtle nuiances you might not catch the first time.

The movie had a small scratch towards the middle of the dvd, which we believe occurred as the dvd was floating in the package. As this is a present we did not try it the movie. Please assure in the future that the dvd is stablized upon mailing.

i would rate this as good. not as good as the first and third saw movies. but good just the same. i want to go see saw six though it looks as if it might be very good!!!!!!!!!!

this movie was good. it was nothing like the first three but it was good.you expect to be scared but it was good.now i am on to saw 5 and 6!!!watch this movie we think you will like it as much as we did!!

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