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Saw X (2023)
JigSAW is Back like Never Before!
First things first, I'm a big fan of the SAW franchise and all the characters linked with it. This is my favourite horror franchise of all time. Saw X is easily one of the best sequels in the franchise and it ranks among one of my top favourite Saw movies.
Seeing John Kramer, played by Tobin Bell, is the real appeal of this movie. He lends so much heart, shade and range of his emotions to his character and the story along with Amanda, it's just a big treat for Saw fans. He truly feels like a protagonist, though I always believed him to be so, who has been wronged and he has set out to reawaken his wrong-doers. The movie is more about the human side of John Kramer than being of the legendary teacher Jigsaw, so Billy is sidelined in this movie and only has a short screen time but it is Tobin who has acted his heart out for this one.
Speaking about the traps of the movie. Some of them are so brutal, gory, and nerve-wracking, it's really hard to see even for hardcore Saw fans. But most of them stand out to be unique and in line with the theme of the movie. I bet it will be a hard time for almost all the viewers watching them. Also, the soundtrack of the movie by the veteran, Charlie Clouser is ever-expanding, heartfelt and at the same time rocking as Saw movie deserves.
This sequel/prequel is not like other movies in the franchise. It has a lot of things going for it. The direction, cinematography, soundtrack, etc., all are back to make it feel like a 2000s Saw movie but at the same time it feels new and like a movie set in modern days. It also pays some homages to previous Saw movies. The twist of the movie can be a little underwhelming but what preceded it was shocking and has never been done before in the franchise yet. The screenplay has also been amped up than the previous Saw movies, it feels more like a complete movie in itself with a beautiful ending.
Just as much as this movie depicts a personal story of John Kramer battling his cancer, it feels as personal to a loyal Saw fan to witness him suffer. He stands out among all, even though other characters were pretty good too. I loved the Hoffman cameo in the post-credit scene. Good to see him again too.
It was one of my precious moments of life to watch and live a Saw movie in a theatre, Saw X was my first one of the franchise and I had a wonderful time watching it. The SAW horror movies and their immortal characters will always be dear to me. I thank everyone involved in the making of this film for letting us, the fans, witness the glory of Saw movies once again just like the old days.
So, yeah, every horror fan and, definitely, every SAW fan should see SAW X, it's one of the most thrilling, bloody, and emotional horror movies of the year. SAW X is much more than just GAME OVER!