Saw V (DVD, 2009, Widescreen Version; Unrated Director's Cut)

Every Halloween for the past four or so years we have seen a new Saw film come out. Now that Saw V is here we already know that they have greenlit Saw 6. The franchise has managed to live on so long because I believe most people just want to see a horror film in October and Saw happens to be the one film that is always playing. Since Saw 2 I have felt the films have gone from bad to worse. Saw 4 was just awful and extremely complicating if you didn't have a very firm grasp on all of the films. This time around I think they became somewhat aware of the fan out cry and played everything out with a more logical scheme and made it a lot more easier to follow.

The story is really hard to go into detail without ruining some aspect of the plot but basically this one is all about FBI Agent Hoffman. After the house is cleaned out someone manages to survive one of the traps so he must go back and figure out a way to tie up all the loose ends. Like I said above if you were put off by the last film for being to confusing then this one should be much easier for you to follow along with.

Even though the story is easy to follow along it has to be interesting. Now I think this film really goes back more to the first film and explains how the traps were carried out. Despite the fact that I think this film is in on par with the first film I think it also is just more of the same. The traps after awhile just become more weapons of destruction and aren't as interesting as they once were. The film is not really horror anymore. Yes the blood does flow and there is plenty of gore but over time these films have just made that mandatory canceling out the horror of it all. In a way the audience is almost like Jigsaw. We have seen it all so much that it no longer affects us.

Besides some of the main characters this film really lacks any real people to root for. Well not even the main characters are really likeable. What else seems to detract from the film is that it has become quite evident that it wasn't the intention of these films to go on like this for so long from the beginning. But I do have to give the scribes a lot of credit here for being able to stitch them together the way they have. It is almost flawless. Almost.

I felt like I was watching more of the same the whole time. While it is much better than 3 and 4 it still comes across as just another entry. These films have almost devolved into a police procedural drama TV series. If you try and hop on in the middle you will be missing out on a lot of the story. That is the main reason these films will not stand up to the test of time.

Overall however I think if you are already a fan of the Saw franchise you will like this entry. Though the gore is significantly cut back probably because Darren Lynn Bousman is no longer behind the camera. So don't expect as much splatter. A solid entry into the Saw franchise but if you are not familiar with the franchise.. don't even attempt to catch this one. I highly recommend however doing a marathon run of the first four films to catch yourself up. I would say to people who are wary of the film to just wait for DVD. With the economy the way it is you can spend your hard earned money on something much better than this.

OVERALL 7/10
THIS IS A MUST HAVE MOVIE TO ADD TO YOUR OTHER SAW MOVIES..STILL BY FAR THE FIRST SAW IS THE BEST IN THE SERIES.

IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE FIRST SAW I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!

This was a great movie, a must see for those who have seen the previous Saw movies. You won't believe how it ends.

The movie was great, and I was pleased with it's quality. The movie was everything I expected in this continued series of movies.

This movie was a continuation of a series. The plot continued and kept the audience on the edge of their seats. It was better than going to the movies.

We really enjoyed the first couple SAW movies, and kind of lost some interests as new ones were introduced. With SAW V, we give it an AVERAGE RATING. It lost our attention a few times throughout the movie, but as always, it offered some really cool gore scenes. The creativity is still A PLUS, while the acting cast rated just about AVERAGE.

Not a movie to HOOT & HOLLAR over, but a must if you want to complete your SAW Collection.

Our Overall Rating: 6 out ot 10


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I BOUGHT SAW 5, TO ADD TO MY COLLECTION.IT WAS CHEAPER BUYING ON EBAY THEN AT ANY OTHER STORE IN MY TOWN.PLUS IT WAS BRAND NEW STILL IN PACKAGE.I WOULD BUY AGAIN FROM SELLER.THANK YOU

I enjoyed the first one and decided to get the other 4. I am glad I did. It was really scary but good.

Very quick shipping! Dvd is in great condition. The price of this dvd is very reasonable for the product!

Love it the movie was amazing love the series of movies cant wait for number 6 to come out. Love the deleted scenes from movie as well...

"You Won't Believe How it Ends"! That is what the Previews said and it's true!!! This movie will shock you! 5/5 Stars! A must see!!!!
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I hate these types of movies. I bought it for my wife who is a freak and loves this stuff. I think it's band for anyone to watch these types of movies. They glamorize human torture and give insane people ideas to kidnap, hurt and murder. Stay away from these movies at all costs.

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all the saw movies were great.saw 1 was still the best. it gets more and more confusing.need to watch it twice to fully understand it. too bad amanda wasnt in this one. she is hot !!!!

this is one the most complicated movie of the saw saga. you have to pay attetion to every detail and remember what have happen in other 4 movies.

recommended

A good installment to the Saw series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Part of the dvd case (middle part where dvd snaps into) was broken so the dvd bounces around in the case

Great transaction, easy to work with, everything shipped as described. Very easy to work with. I would purchase from this person again.

Hi,
what can i say well it's another great saw movie!
I can't wait to see saw 6 I bet it might be the last one and will clear all up and put the pieces together!
This movie has great effects and like in saw 4 you can put pieces together to understand....
I don't want to give to much info just watch it you will love it...
A must for all saw fans!

I wasnt to excited about getting this movie... I thought that the series should have ended... but because I found this movie cheap enough...I bought it... and boy am I glad I did... awesome movie... cant wait for the next one to come out.

I didn't think that this movie was any good at all. I think that the saw series has wore out it's welcome.

I liked this movie just like the other 4.It was in just as good of condition as my new movies.Idecided to purchase this movie on ebay because it was the right price and the one i needed.Look forward to buying and selling more on Ebay.

I love all the saw thriller because they always keep you guessing, but this one was hard to figure out and the story continues.

I have been a fan since the first SAW Movie. I love this movie and own all five of the series. It's like watching a continuing tv series but longer, you can't wait to see what happens next. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys horror movies as much as I.

I was excited to see this movie because it had to better than the 4th one, right. It was alright, I guess. I just wasn't impressed with the whole thing because I think the 2nd one was the best and since then the saw movies have been bland. What do they usually say about sequels??? Exactly. They stink.