If you remember Saw 3's flashback to Amanda and John setting up the bathroom trap from Saw 1. She had that type of haircut in that scene. So they had to maintain continuity if this picks up right after Saw 1.
Saw the film yesterday. This film definitely the most character driven movie in the franchise. Imagine Saw 1, but a 180 switch of character focus from the people in the game to the people creating the game, thus Saw X. It’s less about the game and more about John. This film compared to the rest definitely the most well acted in the franchise.
I definitely think it's the best, with the other films it could be argued how some of the people in the traps didn't deserve what they got but in this new one everyone that were in the traps deserved it
@@adamgreensides948idk i liked it and thought it was entertaining, however there was no big “twist” considering the fact john still had cancer and was sick in saw 2, u could already tell that something wasnt gonna go right with his surgery, and the twist where the guy grabs the gun at the end. U knew amanda and john had to survive so. I wish it would have followed dr gordon’s story instead right after saw 2, or at least cut between john and dr gordons paths. It just didnt feel like a saw movie to me, but thats okay, it wasnt terrible or anything just so much more they couldve done w it. No suspense, kind of predictable, but oh well. It was still enjoyable nonetheless.
That's why I love this movie. It gives you an inside into John's psyche and mindset. In this story, at least for me I was totally on John's side because this wasn't the first time they scammed someone in profiting from their false hope. I wanted it all of them to die especially the main doctor
82% so far on Rotten Tomatoes. That is quite impressive considering the next highest rated Saw film was the first one, at only 50%. I got a feeling this is going to be good. Can't wait to go see it.
It wasn’t that great. The reason why he did what he did was already covered in previous saw movies. I didn’t need more explanation. The traps was variations of what was done before. The twist had been done in 2 other saw movies. It’s very average. Everything about this film was know accept the storyline of him going to find a cure.
@defaultgreen I enjoyed this one. I thought the plot and doctor was interesting. I wouldn't mind a sequel, but the doctor has to return. She was one of the best parts👌
I’ve just seen it, I walked in with low expectations, almost didn’t even go and can safely say after viewing it they’ve gotten the formula down in this one, it featured a lot more story this time and the final act was very good! It’s the best one personally since the 2nd film! Glad you liked it too!
Just walked out of the theatre having watched it! I personally love the Saw movies for the super convoluted plot elements and the traps, it’s like this twisted soap opera. I honestly walked into this movie with expectations for more of that, I wasn’t expecting to have a movie with some good writing, and good acting. Very surprised in the best way! You’re review summed it up very well.
10 movies in and to have it be this solid is a incredible feat on its own. This one pairs with the first 3 extremely well. It could have came off as forced and corny but it doesn’t and gives a great broadening of Jon Kramers backstory. Good for Saw. Horror is so back baby!
I managed to go to an early screening as well, and I was not disappointed either! I'm a huge Saw fan, and I LOVED how John & Amanda were involved in this one.
I used to be obsessed with the Saw franchise but I dropped it after a while. But now I want to see this movie since my favorites were always the first two.
"Casual at best", that is probably a good way to describe my fandom of the Saw movies. Shoot, haven't even seen Jigsaw or Spiral yet. So this for me might be a good one to check out. Thank you so very much, Cody.
Insane how it took 7 movies in my opinion to get it right I am looking forward to seeing this after seeing Jigsaw in theaters which is the only one I've seen in theaters now it's like holy shit...I'm hyped and glad they made the story telling excellent. Been watching you for years it's awesome how far your movie reviews have come along and your channel is growing and growing I'm happy for you man hell yeah !
I just watched the movie tonight, as an AVID Saw fan, I was weirdly conflicted? I think it's been so long since we've had a Saw film with the original film's formula, that it felt a tad odd to sit through, like a nostalgia trip I wasn't expecting to have. However, I was still greatly entertained, and I'd say it too is one of my favs of the franchise, easy Top 3 for me. One thing though, and I'm surprised no one else is talking about this; Without going into spoilers, the dialogue the writers made for the British characters in the third act of the film is so... cheesy... and also weirdly meta? That really took me out of the film, which is why I think the ending is probably this movie's low point.
This is so good to hear! I as well enjoy the first 3 and after the 4th I kinda tuned out. Glad, Tobin Bell finally got the spotlight! Can't believe he's 81 🤯 Great review, as always. Keep up the amazing work!
Great review, Cody! It's funny, me and my partner saw your thumbnail and knowing you're not a big Saw fan, it made us excited to see the film. Just got back from the cinema, thought it was great! Loved that it focused on John Kramer so much. The soundtrack was amazing as always too 👍
I’m gonna see it at some point next week so I’m not caught up in the huge horror crowd (I like watching movies in theaters that aren’t very crowded). This review has me hyped to see SAW X. Keep it up, Cody!
Great to hear your thoughts mate, I have high hopes for this one. I love this franchise but I do have my issues with a lot of the later movies, but I'm really looking forward to seeing Tobin Bell again and hearing Charlie Clouser's new score! 👍
I’m excited for this one! I agree I always wondered why jhon Kramer was never the MAIN focus of the movie reminds me of hellraiser like pinheaded and the cenobites were always almost “secondary” characters when they could have had them as the main focus and probably make the movies that much better!
Just in time for my lunch break!! I’m definitely hitting up the theater tomorrow night. I’m just glad we’re past the torture porn era and horror fans expect more out of the genre (for the most part) nowadays. Edit; watched it last night and this may very well be my fav horror of the year. I was wholly convinced Talk To Me would claim that spot no problem. I’m a fan of the Saw series, and even I was shocked by how good this joint was. That blood-boarding scene was as emotionally impactful as it was disgusting. Not an easy thing to achieve by any means.
Actually this movie was supposed to come after Jigsaw because the writers talk about working on a "jigsaw 2" before Chris Rock came in and said I wanna do one . But we got Spiral and fans mainly hated it. Movie goers didn't watch it. And critically it was another saw movie. So this got fast tracked and as someone who is kind of a fan of this series. I loved this movie. Saw it twice in cinemas. It is definitely up there with the early Saw films.
I feel like this should of been jigsaw really. and Spiral was a complete waste lol how they let chris rock get involved is beyond me. I would of told him I'll get back to him later.
@thebest12700 I'm honestly okay with the title as it solidifies that Saw is back. And Chris Rock is a name. He ain't a big name but he is a name. And a lot of comedians were moving into horror. However while other comedians like Danny McBride had a respect for the source material (halloween) Chris Rock wanted to change it and make it funny. I did not laugh once during Spiral. But I laughed during Saw X due to its dark humour.
Not a bad entry definitely better than 7-9. I had a few issues with the end and was also surprised they had no big cliffhanger at the end. Makes you wonder if they will do another one and where it would go.
I cannot lie, I was a little apprehensive for your review, knowing how you haven't been much of a fan of the previous films in this franchise. So glad you liked this one! Saw for me is what Childs Play and Nightmare on Elm Street are to you, so it's a franchise I feel very invested in. I loved this film, and thought it was the best since Saw 3. Fantastic acting, story driven, and some great gore. I even got a bit tearful when John told Amanda she had to accept that he was going to die.
As someone who watched all of the saw films, I feel like they owed us a good one. I don’t usually say that, but I really really did not like Hoffman. I think they made all of the mistakes they can possibly make and then finally learn from them. Thanks for another great review. Now I’m actually looking forward to seeing it
I didn’t pay for them. It was my bad for watching for sure but I had hope that they would get better. I knew that there was potential. Sounds like they finally found it
Loved how this film was more centered on Jigsaw, the fact you sympathize with him, and how because of the main doctor being straight up cruel, he’s basically the hero of this movie. But the one thing I didn’t agree with in this film is that throughout the series, John never wanted the games to be personal, so he usually kidnapped people who had little to no connection to him, but needed his “help”. Even when he did take people who wronged him, those games happened after his death, which in his own logic, weren’t personal to the apprentices. As great as the film was, the premise kinda contradicts an integral part to Jigsaw as a character.
My only gripe with Saw X was that it had to rely squarely on going back to the past since in the present theres no one left of any charisma or starpower to carry the Jigsaw legacy. In alot of ways, Saw X hit differently due to how it pits Jigsaw against an opponent who's shamelessly greedy and unapologetically evil(which was refreshing since the sympathetic villain schtick has been done to death). A direct challenge to his whole philosophy and the M.O. to how operates in his kills while maintaining his moral superiority. This film was a cat and mouse masterclass. A torture porn chess match.
Thats great to hear. And quite surprising. Not huge into the franchise either but looking forward to it especially considering it focuses on Kramer and having unlikeable people in the traps
Sorry that the only thing I can think to comment on is Amanda's hair, but her hair was short in the scene where Kramer appeared to be recruiting her, so she had cut it already by the time she was working with him. Although it still didn't look the same in this movie... I don't have a point. I'm drunk posting. Forgive me.
Love the review honestly. The only thing I’ll point out though lol is that when you said “Why didn’t they just go with Amanda’s long hair from the first one?” While yes she had long hair in her interview at the police station, another later movie shows in a flashback her helping set up the OG bathroom trap and she had the short hair. So they would had to keep it short. Otherwise completely agree with everything you had to say. Can’t wait for more Saw Content!
To hear you actually liked saw x is very good news to me I’m seeing it today and I’m somewhat a fan of the franchise the first 3 specifically so saw X being the best saw movies in years is really good to hear so excited for this potential rise of horror late into 2023 where a good chunk of the horror movies this year have been meh or bad.
I love hearing all this! Honestly, this movie sounds like it could be one of if not the best in the series! And with that, maybe even my favorite horror film to release this year! (That will depend on how good FNaF is, tho)
Just watched Saw X. I would say it’s the 3rd best film in the franchise after the first 2. Loved how they actually had Kramer be the main character in this movie, and I really liked that he was in his own trap for once.
This makes me excited. I was curious where this would land for you. Who would've thought a Saw movie would gain the possibility of being in your best of the year in horror 🤣
I saw this last night and i had a great time, there was a few funny moments and i enjoyed the final twists and all that, and i loved all subtle references to the rest of the franchise, shawnee and tobin were great in this movie and i felt myself actually caring for them at the end of the movie surprisingly, the traps were pretty cool too and i loved this new version of the Hello Zepp score
I just found out about this movie because of you and just watched it. I really really loved this movie. It is so interesting to see how John sees the world
This became my second favourite saw movie (after the 1st one). I would add to the issues only for part of Jigsaw's plan with when Cecilia and his guy take the bag of money, that felt kinda convenient for the plot. And if Cecilia surviving means we see her in next movie then that's fine, but if not I'm thinking her dying alongside her guy would be maybe better not to leave any questions about her, like if the guy stabbed her at the last moment so that she won't live too just after she takes a glance at Kramer, Amanda and the boy leaving the place. It also would be symbolic that this couple who convinced everyone they won't backstab each other would kill one in attempt to survive in that trap
Great review and I agree entirely with it. Like you, I have mixed feelings about the series and walked out of Saw X genuinely surprised by the quality of it. One of my main complaints in the previous films is that it didn't explain why those particular victims were chosen. Yeah, we have a connecting thread most of the time but it's never made clear why Jigsaw himself selected them. For example, why was he interested in the cop in Saw IV? What compelled him to choose that cop as opposed to another? With this one though, it's VERY clear why he chose these particular people. For the first time, since the original Saw, the victims have a personal relationship to him and, even more so than the original, you can completely understand why he went to the trouble of designing those traps for them. In addition, I like the fact that, unlike some of the ones that Hoffman and Amanda designed, these traps were all technically survivable. That's why Kramer never thought of himself as a "murderer" because people COULD survive them (Amanda did in the first movie). It wasn't pretty or easy but it WAS survivable. And, for those who beat the trap, he played by the rules and allowed them their freedom if they wished and was sympathetic towards them. That's what make him far more complex and interesting than most mad slashers and this movie leans into that. But, in general, as you pointed out, this is the first movie where you sympathize with Kramer and, in a twisted way, rooting for him. While we might enjoy other slasher like Freddie Krueger or Michael Myers, we don't ever truly root for them. Here, we do and that's a fun twist. Tobin Bell is 82 so it's hard to say how many more Saw films he has left in him but, based on this, I wouldn't object to another coming out next year if they can think through the story the way this one did.
Its not really the first time Jigsaw's victims were personal. Saw VI did that with John being turned down for coverage for a cancer treatment. I think Saw X is still more personal than VI though because John handled the games himself.
Wow Cody whatever you're doing you look amazing! I have started watching the Saw movies that I've missed to catch up on this so great to hear its really good
Well this is really good news after some real stinkers in this series. I’m with you, man, after Saw III things really went downhill. However I actually responded well to Jigsaw and was entertained by Spiral, so it’s fantastic that the series is continuing to return to form. Have you seen Jigsaw more than once? You might give that one another shot while you’re riding the Saw high
This is really cool to know. I enjoyed the saw movies but felt the story got so watered down after 3. As someone who values storytelling above everything else, I’m so excited for this.
I finally watched frailty because of you lol Managed to avoid spoilers going in and man i really thought i had the twist figured out halfway through but i was so wrong
I have to say as a pretty big Saw fan, I really liked it, I'm pretty happy about the lack of de aging on Amanda, it's like a soft filter, but props to Shawnee Smith, I ve liked her since Harry Crumb and the 94 Stand. I have to say though the Saw movies, I felt, and what I enjoyed changed it up between 1 and 6, maybe not as much through Hoffman Trilogy, but the first three were very different, and this definitely had that, there's things that happen in this that I didn't ever think about, the other thing I liked was adding an element of tension, they did that in a clever way. This is definitely in the top 5 of the franchise.
I wasn’t sure whether to watch this one or not having skipped out on spiral and not watching any trailers but as soon as I saw that Cody left a positive review on a saw movie I knew it was legit man I loved this movie and I’m also one of the people who hasn’t cared for the movies in a long time
I’d like to point out something about the wig. Back in Saw 3 there was a flashback with Amanda helping set up the bathroom trap from saw 1, and her hair was already short at that point. Seeing as how this movie takes place after Saw 1, which also means after the bathroom trap, it would break continuity if her hair was long.
The first thing I did when I came out of the theater was come to TH-cam and see if you had reviewed it. I liked the first one it was kind of innovative. The second one was a good follow-up started to be a little twisty. Everything after that was just a blood-soaked blur and I didn't like any of it. Spiral was alright some of the humour was just forced. But this was freaking amazing. This was actually a story that you could follow, that you were interested in and that you liked the villain / protagonist and had great kills. Money well spent
I really liked this one. Like jigsaw with a splash of Dexter for flavor. Even the end credits scene was nice to see. Not setting up a sequel just being something close to an epilogue.
If Saw X comes after Saw 1, Dr Gordon would already be Jigsaw’s apprentice. So, how can Jigsaw be a victim of those con artists when he has a doctor as ally. Wouldn’t Jigsaw ask Dr Gordon what he thinks about the experimental procedures which are supposed to cure people?
I agree Saw 1. Saw 2. Saw 3. Are good. But Saw X might just be the best. I loved how they humanized John and made Cecilia the evil one. Very cool. And the bloodboarding was sick
It's definitely the best "movie" out of the bunch. A lot going on with this one. It was actually a drama, with "Saw" elements? I don't know, but i was surprised. Spoilers, but I'm sure I wasn't the only one to find the conversation that John and Amanda had to have, moving and poignant. "Amanda, I am dying". That whole scene kind of broke me, because you know it's a conversation so many people have had to have when the last hope is gone. It also made you feel a rage against the people who killed that hope out of greed. You really couldn't feel bad for these "victims". Lowest of the low.
I was hoping for John’s trap to be a bit more extreme, but also, I liked how they had the first half story, second half traps. It was a big difference from all the other movies.
Cody. Would you say that this movie may move Jigsaw up from memorable enough in your tier list? Also do you reckon you’ll do a ranking of all the saw twist endings?
I like 1-6. 7 felt random and then they try to wrap everything up at the very end of the movie. it seemed like it was rushed just to finish the series.
One thing I quite liked: Pretty much this is the only Saw film with a happy ending. Normally Saw films end with someone failing their test, or some other down beat story progression. You wanted Kramer and Amanda to succeed, and to see them do so was a positive change.
I don't think we could've fully enjoyed this movie, had we not seen the other movies, and known exactly who John Kramer is. Knowing they picked the wrong person to scam, had us all rooting for John and Amanda to show them who they really messed with! Loved this movie!
I watched it yesterday and loved it. My only small gripe was the main villain the blonde doctor should’ve had the most grisly, most nastiest death. I know that she was left in that room to rot. But I felt two of the other characters had brutal deaths that she deserved more. I also like the fact that some people survived the traps. The one with the pipe bombs felt so raw and primal. The marketing of this film was great. I loved how they subverted expectations with the trap shown on the poster.
@@Quest4Horror i just watched the ending again and actually the door wasn't shown opening! The room did stop filling up with gas though and the room turned green.
So glad you liked it! I feel so much better going to see it now. I always knew it was gonna be more story focused then traps. Seeing it tonight at cinemark. So excited!
I saw a post a while back saying that this movie and the paw patrol movie would be the next “barbenheimer” i really wish “saw patrol” would be a thing bc this movie deserves it, it’s the franchise putting its best foot forward to make an amazing movie
"I have a few hobbies" was my favorite line of the movie 😂
"You're like a life coach "
John : "Something like that " 😂
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I can't believe this is finally happening. A Saw revival loved by critics and fans!
Great time to be a fan. I actually thought Spiral was pretty cool and I enjoyed Jigsaw but this was just awesome.
With so many franchises going off the rails, Saw did an excellent job of getting back to roots. Tobin killed it.
If you remember Saw 3's flashback to Amanda and John setting up the bathroom trap from Saw 1. She had that type of haircut in that scene. So they had to maintain continuity if this picks up right after Saw 1.
Saw the film yesterday. This film definitely the most character driven movie in the franchise. Imagine Saw 1, but a 180 switch of character focus from the people in the game to the people creating the game, thus Saw X. It’s less about the game and more about John. This film compared to the rest definitely the most well acted in the franchise.
I definitely think it's the best, with the other films it could be argued how some of the people in the traps didn't deserve what they got but in this new one everyone that were in the traps deserved it
@@adamgreensides948idk i liked it and thought it was entertaining, however there was no big “twist” considering the fact john still had cancer and was sick in saw 2, u could already tell that something wasnt gonna go right with his surgery, and the twist where the guy grabs the gun at the end. U knew amanda and john had to survive so.
I wish it would have followed dr gordon’s story instead right after saw 2, or at least cut between john and dr gordons paths. It just didnt feel like a saw movie to me, but thats okay, it wasnt terrible or anything just so much more they couldve done w it. No suspense, kind of predictable, but oh well. It was still enjoyable nonetheless.
That's why I love this movie. It gives you an inside into John's psyche and mindset. In this story, at least for me I was totally on John's side because this wasn't the first time they scammed someone in profiting from their false hope. I wanted it all of them to die especially the main doctor
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@@ReviewJunkeeI like your drawings! Nice job on them man
Cody you don’t disappoint. You’re always the first person to throw a horror review up and it’s greatly appreciated!
82% so far on Rotten Tomatoes. That is quite impressive considering the next highest rated Saw film was the first one, at only 50%. I got a feeling this is going to be good. Can't wait to go see it.
its disappointing. sorry.
@@jonsmith479it's not tho it's pretty good
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It wasn’t that great. The reason why he did what he did was already covered in previous saw movies. I didn’t need more explanation. The traps was variations of what was done before. The twist had been done in 2 other saw movies. It’s very average. Everything about this film was know accept the storyline of him going to find a cure.
@defaultgreen I enjoyed this one. I thought the plot and doctor was interesting. I wouldn't mind a sequel, but the doctor has to return. She was one of the best parts👌
Nothing better than getting out of a late night horror movie and listening to Codys review on the way home
Saw x has an 83% on rotten tomatoes 😳....
Did not see that coming
The only movie in the series to be certified Fresh.
33% better than the OG haha
Did not saw that coming 😊
It’s the best one
I’ve never clicked on a review so fast.
Agree 😂
Same
Same here when I saw the title
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Me too lol
I’ve just seen it, I walked in with low expectations, almost didn’t even go and can safely say after viewing it they’ve gotten the formula down in this one, it featured a lot more story this time and the final act was very good! It’s the best one personally since the 2nd film! Glad you liked it too!
slow start but once it got going it was pretty good. a couple issues with the end I had but much better than the last few
I love the final act, it really shows how human and contempt John is, especially with Carlos at the end where John helps him and risks his life
So glad to hear this from you Cody. I was skeptical, but this got me a lot more hyped. Have a blast at the festival and chilling with Sean!
Just walked out of the theatre having watched it! I personally love the Saw movies for the super convoluted plot elements and the traps, it’s like this twisted soap opera. I honestly walked into this movie with expectations for more of that, I wasn’t expecting to have a movie with some good writing, and good acting. Very surprised in the best way! You’re review summed it up very well.
Glad you enjoyed it. I’ll definitely see this in theaters now. Thanks for all the entertaining content, Cody!
Same
You liking a Saw film was certainly not on my bingo card this year haha.
10 movies in and to have it be this solid is a incredible feat on its own. This one pairs with the first 3 extremely well. It could have came off as forced and corny but it doesn’t and gives a great broadening of Jon Kramers backstory. Good for Saw. Horror is so back baby!
You have become the only review channel I can enjoy and watch videos in their entirety. Thank you for content ❤
Agreed. I literally only follow 3 Reviewers and Cody thus far and one other have been solid in providing honest reviews.
I managed to go to an early screening as well, and I was not disappointed either! I'm a huge Saw fan, and I LOVED how John & Amanda were involved in this one.
Glad to see you liked it. So excited to see the film this Saturday.
the relationship with Amanda and john is the best part in the movie imo it felt so smooth and u saw how she changed through this movie
Man I love how honest cody is with his reviews. Awesome video man. I definitely have to check out saw X.
I used to be obsessed with the Saw franchise but I dropped it after a while. But now I want to see this movie since my favorites were always the first two.
They are constantly beating a dead horse
6 is a personal favorite of mine. I definitely think it's the hardest to watch as far as morality goes
Have not been expecting to see so many good reviews, especially from Cody! Can’t wait to see this.
"Casual at best", that is probably a good way to describe my fandom of the Saw movies. Shoot, haven't even seen Jigsaw or Spiral yet. So this for me might be a good one to check out. Thank you so very much, Cody.
Insane how it took 7 movies in my opinion to get it right I am looking forward to seeing this after seeing Jigsaw in theaters which is the only one I've seen in theaters now it's like holy shit...I'm hyped and glad they made the story telling excellent. Been watching you for years it's awesome how far your movie reviews have come along and your channel is growing and growing I'm happy for you man hell yeah !
I just watched the movie tonight, as an AVID Saw fan, I was weirdly conflicted? I think it's been so long since we've had a Saw film with the original film's formula, that it felt a tad odd to sit through, like a nostalgia trip I wasn't expecting to have. However, I was still greatly entertained, and I'd say it too is one of my favs of the franchise, easy Top 3 for me.
One thing though, and I'm surprised no one else is talking about this;
Without going into spoilers, the dialogue the writers made for the British characters in the third act of the film is so... cheesy... and also weirdly meta? That really took me out of the film, which is why I think the ending is probably this movie's low point.
This is so good to hear! I as well enjoy the first 3 and after the 4th I kinda tuned out. Glad, Tobin Bell finally got the spotlight! Can't believe he's 81 🤯
Great review, as always. Keep up the amazing work!
Great review, Cody! It's funny, me and my partner saw your thumbnail and knowing you're not a big Saw fan, it made us excited to see the film. Just got back from the cinema, thought it was great! Loved that it focused on John Kramer so much. The soundtrack was amazing as always too 👍
And this is why i like your movie reviews. You are honest about each of them even if you dont like the franchise, actors, writers, etc...
I try to be. Some people appreciate that…some REALLY don’t.
@@CodyLeachYT I do 💯 percent
@@CodyLeachYTdefinitely appreciate it….even if it ends with me having a mini heart attack sometimes but I love that about you 😂
as someone who loves all the saw movies, this has me even more hyped
You always review with honesty & my go too guy for movie reviews.
In Cody I trust.
I’m gonna see it at some point next week so I’m not caught up in the huge horror crowd (I like watching movies in theaters that aren’t very crowded). This review has me hyped to see SAW X. Keep it up, Cody!
Great to hear your thoughts mate, I have high hopes for this one. I love this franchise but I do have my issues with a lot of the later movies, but I'm really looking forward to seeing Tobin Bell again and hearing Charlie Clouser's new score! 👍
I’m excited for this one! I agree I always wondered why jhon Kramer was never the MAIN focus of the movie reminds me of hellraiser like pinheaded and the cenobites were always almost “secondary” characters when they could have had them as the main focus and probably make the movies that much better!
So happy you liked this movie! I always take your recommendations seriously! Best movie reviewer on TH-cam! Keep killing it boss!! 💪
Just in time for my lunch break!! I’m definitely hitting up the theater tomorrow night.
I’m just glad we’re past the torture porn era and horror fans expect more out of the genre (for the most part) nowadays.
Edit; watched it last night and this may very well be my fav horror of the year. I was wholly convinced Talk To Me would claim that spot no problem. I’m a fan of the Saw series, and even I was shocked by how good this joint was. That blood-boarding scene was as emotionally impactful as it was disgusting. Not an easy thing to achieve by any means.
11:42 that moustache makes me laugh every time 😂
They couldn’t even get the color right 😂😂
Just got out of the theater and this is the first video I went to. I am a diehard Saw fan and I was satisfied! So glad to hear that you enjoyed it
Wow Tobin Bell is 81 years old and still hasn't given up on returning as Jigsaw aka John Kramer after 10 Saw movies. Congrats to the man!
Whispering: "Till he's 90!"
Cheers from France! 🍻
Seeing it on Friday night for the Saw Patrol double feature. This review has made me even more excited!
Actually this movie was supposed to come after Jigsaw because the writers talk about working on a "jigsaw 2" before Chris Rock came in and said I wanna do one . But we got Spiral and fans mainly hated it. Movie goers didn't watch it. And critically it was another saw movie. So this got fast tracked and as someone who is kind of a fan of this series. I loved this movie. Saw it twice in cinemas. It is definitely up there with the early Saw films.
I feel like this should of been jigsaw really. and Spiral was a complete waste lol how they let chris rock get involved is beyond me. I would of told him I'll get back to him later.
@thebest12700 I'm honestly okay with the title as it solidifies that Saw is back. And Chris Rock is a name. He ain't a big name but he is a name. And a lot of comedians were moving into horror. However while other comedians like Danny McBride had a respect for the source material (halloween) Chris Rock wanted to change it and make it funny. I did not laugh once during Spiral. But I laughed during Saw X due to its dark humour.
Not a bad entry definitely better than 7-9. I had a few issues with the end and was also surprised they had no big cliffhanger at the end. Makes you wonder if they will do another one and where it would go.
Agreed. The ending was abrupt and disappointing.
I didn't like the movie unfortunately. It had a boring plot but I liked the Hoffman scene
There's a post credits clip that's a cliffhanger
Glad to hear you liked it, I am very excited for seeing it myself! Gonna be hard two months...
I cannot lie, I was a little apprehensive for your review, knowing how you haven't been much of a fan of the previous films in this franchise. So glad you liked this one! Saw for me is what Childs Play and Nightmare on Elm Street are to you, so it's a franchise I feel very invested in. I loved this film, and thought it was the best since Saw 3. Fantastic acting, story driven, and some great gore. I even got a bit tearful when John told Amanda she had to accept that he was going to die.
Didn’t Gabriela say “she saved me” the way that Amanda told police that jigsaw helped her? “He helped me” or something. The 2 of them related a lot
Cody you are the man I will be listening to your reviews even when I’m 80 in a nursing home
As someone who watched all of the saw films, I feel like they owed us a good one. I don’t usually say that, but I really really did not like Hoffman. I think they made all of the mistakes they can possibly make and then finally learn from them. Thanks for another great review. Now I’m actually looking forward to seeing it
Hollywood doesn't owe anyone good movies if they constantly pay for them
I didn’t pay for them. It was my bad for watching for sure but I had hope that they would get better. I knew that there was potential. Sounds like they finally found it
Actually I have a correction. I never saw Jigsaw. And, I liked the Chris Rock version that one was good
Loved how this film was more centered on Jigsaw, the fact you sympathize with him, and how because of the main doctor being straight up cruel, he’s basically the hero of this movie. But the one thing I didn’t agree with in this film is that throughout the series, John never wanted the games to be personal, so he usually kidnapped people who had little to no connection to him, but needed his “help”. Even when he did take people who wronged him, those games happened after his death, which in his own logic, weren’t personal to the apprentices. As great as the film was, the premise kinda contradicts an integral part to Jigsaw as a character.
My only gripe with Saw X was that it had to rely squarely on going back to the past since in the present theres no one left of any charisma or starpower to carry the Jigsaw legacy.
In alot of ways, Saw X hit differently due to how it pits Jigsaw against an opponent who's shamelessly greedy and unapologetically evil(which was refreshing since the sympathetic villain schtick has been done to death). A direct challenge to his whole philosophy and the M.O. to how operates in his kills while maintaining his moral superiority. This film was a cat and mouse masterclass. A torture porn chess match.
Thats great to hear. And quite surprising. Not huge into the franchise either but looking forward to it especially considering it focuses on Kramer and having unlikeable people in the traps
Sorry that the only thing I can think to comment on is Amanda's hair, but her hair was short in the scene where Kramer appeared to be recruiting her, so she had cut it already by the time she was working with him. Although it still didn't look the same in this movie... I don't have a point. I'm drunk posting. Forgive me.
Love the review honestly. The only thing I’ll point out though lol is that when you said “Why didn’t they just go with Amanda’s long hair from the first one?” While yes she had long hair in her interview at the police station, another later movie shows in a flashback her helping set up the OG bathroom trap and she had the short hair. So they would had to keep it short. Otherwise completely agree with everything you had to say. Can’t wait for more Saw Content!
Found out about your channel a couple months ago, and I don’t regret my decision. Love your content
To hear you actually liked saw x is very good news to me I’m seeing it today and I’m somewhat a fan of the franchise the first 3 specifically so saw X being the best saw movies in years is really good to hear so excited for this potential rise of horror late into 2023 where a good chunk of the horror movies this year have been meh or bad.
I love hearing all this! Honestly, this movie sounds like it could be one of if not the best in the series! And with that, maybe even my favorite horror film to release this year! (That will depend on how good FNaF is, tho)
Just watched Saw X. I would say it’s the 3rd best film in the franchise after the first 2.
Loved how they actually had Kramer be the main character in this movie, and I really liked that he was in his own trap for once.
This makes me excited. I was curious where this would land for you. Who would've thought a Saw movie would gain the possibility of being in your best of the year in horror 🤣
I saw this last night and i had a great time, there was a few funny moments and i enjoyed the final twists and all that, and i loved all subtle references to the rest of the franchise, shawnee and tobin were great in this movie and i felt myself actually caring for them at the end of the movie surprisingly, the traps were pretty cool too and i loved this new version of the Hello Zepp score
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who talked about the humor
I just found out about this movie because of you and just watched it. I really really loved this movie. It is so interesting to see how John sees the world
Right!! Even the movie JIGSAW... didn't focus on john nearly as much as this one or the others for that matter
This became my second favourite saw movie (after the 1st one). I would add to the issues only for part of Jigsaw's plan with when Cecilia and his guy take the bag of money, that felt kinda convenient for the plot. And if Cecilia surviving means we see her in next movie then that's fine, but if not I'm thinking her dying alongside her guy would be maybe better not to leave any questions about her, like if the guy stabbed her at the last moment so that she won't live too just after she takes a glance at Kramer, Amanda and the boy leaving the place. It also would be symbolic that this couple who convinced everyone they won't backstab each other would kill one in attempt to survive in that trap
Great review and I agree entirely with it. Like you, I have mixed feelings about the series and walked out of Saw X genuinely surprised by the quality of it. One of my main complaints in the previous films is that it didn't explain why those particular victims were chosen. Yeah, we have a connecting thread most of the time but it's never made clear why Jigsaw himself selected them. For example, why was he interested in the cop in Saw IV? What compelled him to choose that cop as opposed to another?
With this one though, it's VERY clear why he chose these particular people. For the first time, since the original Saw, the victims have a personal relationship to him and, even more so than the original, you can completely understand why he went to the trouble of designing those traps for them. In addition, I like the fact that, unlike some of the ones that Hoffman and Amanda designed, these traps were all technically survivable. That's why Kramer never thought of himself as a "murderer" because people COULD survive them (Amanda did in the first movie). It wasn't pretty or easy but it WAS survivable. And, for those who beat the trap, he played by the rules and allowed them their freedom if they wished and was sympathetic towards them. That's what make him far more complex and interesting than most mad slashers and this movie leans into that.
But, in general, as you pointed out, this is the first movie where you sympathize with Kramer and, in a twisted way, rooting for him. While we might enjoy other slasher like Freddie Krueger or Michael Myers, we don't ever truly root for them. Here, we do and that's a fun twist.
Tobin Bell is 82 so it's hard to say how many more Saw films he has left in him but, based on this, I wouldn't object to another coming out next year if they can think through the story the way this one did.
Its not really the first time Jigsaw's victims were personal. Saw VI did that with John being turned down for coverage for a cancer treatment. I think Saw X is still more personal than VI though because John handled the games himself.
Ayyyy background is giving Chris Stuckmann! Niiice 👌
Wow Cody whatever you're doing you look amazing! I have started watching the Saw movies that I've missed to catch up on this so great to hear its really good
Well this is really good news after some real stinkers in this series. I’m with you, man, after Saw III things really went downhill. However I actually responded well to Jigsaw and was entertained by Spiral, so it’s fantastic that the series is continuing to return to form. Have you seen Jigsaw more than once? You might give that one another shot while you’re riding the Saw high
This is really cool to know. I enjoyed the saw movies but felt the story got so watered down after 3. As someone who values storytelling above everything else, I’m so excited for this.
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Detective Matthews points out that putting a gun to someone’s head and making them pull the trigger is still murder in 2
I finally watched frailty because of you lol Managed to avoid spoilers going in and man i really thought i had the twist figured out halfway through but i was so wrong
Just saw it with my girl was her first saw movie ever... and she liked it
Thanks for the great review, earned a sub 🎉 should I rewatch any of the Saw movies before watching this as I can’t really remember them.
Just the 1st one maybe
Love the new setup
Sean's house?
I too am a fan of the setup
I have to say as a pretty big Saw fan, I really liked it, I'm pretty happy about the lack of de aging on Amanda, it's like a soft filter, but props to Shawnee Smith, I ve liked her since Harry Crumb and the 94 Stand. I have to say though the Saw movies, I felt, and what I enjoyed changed it up between 1 and 6, maybe not as much through Hoffman Trilogy, but the first three were very different, and this definitely had that, there's things that happen in this that I didn't ever think about, the other thing I liked was adding an element of tension, they did that in a clever way. This is definitely in the top 5 of the franchise.
exceeded my expectations . brother is new to saw series, he only watched this and jigsaw, he got lot of catching up to do.
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I wasn’t sure whether to watch this one or not having skipped out on spiral and not watching any trailers but as soon as I saw that Cody left a positive review on a saw movie I knew it was legit man I loved this movie and I’m also one of the people who hasn’t cared for the movies in a long time
I’d like to point out something about the wig. Back in Saw 3 there was a flashback with Amanda helping set up the bathroom trap from saw 1, and her hair was already short at that point. Seeing as how this movie takes place after Saw 1, which also means after the bathroom trap, it would break continuity if her hair was long.
After watching your review, this might be the first time that I'll actually enjoy watching a Saw Movie.
The first thing I did when I came out of the theater was come to TH-cam and see if you had reviewed it. I liked the first one it was kind of innovative. The second one was a good follow-up started to be a little twisty. Everything after that was just a blood-soaked blur and I didn't like any of it. Spiral was alright some of the humour was just forced. But this was freaking amazing. This was actually a story that you could follow, that you were interested in and that you liked the villain / protagonist and had great kills. Money well spent
I really liked this one. Like jigsaw with a splash of Dexter for flavor. Even the end credits scene was nice to see. Not setting up a sequel just being something close to an epilogue.
If Saw X comes after Saw 1, Dr Gordon would already be Jigsaw’s apprentice. So, how can Jigsaw be a victim of those con artists when he has a doctor as ally. Wouldn’t Jigsaw ask Dr Gordon what he thinks about the experimental procedures which are supposed to cure people?
Movie was awesome !!! Definitely in my top 5 for sure !!!! You da man with these reviews Cody !!!!
I agree Saw 1. Saw 2. Saw 3. Are good. But Saw X might just be the best. I loved how they humanized John and made Cecilia the evil one. Very cool. And the bloodboarding was sick
Saw X turned John Cramer into an anti-hero and pitted him against a villain who was unapologetically evil, which is quite refreshing.
It's definitely the best "movie" out of the bunch. A lot going on with this one.
It was actually a drama, with "Saw" elements? I don't know, but i was surprised.
Spoilers, but I'm sure I wasn't the only one to find the conversation that John and Amanda had to have, moving and poignant. "Amanda, I am dying". That whole scene kind of broke me, because you know it's a conversation so many people have had to have when the last hope is gone. It also made you feel a rage against the people who killed that hope out of greed.
You really couldn't feel bad for these "victims". Lowest of the low.
Thanks for the awesome review
Now I'm really more excited to see it. 😊
Hopefully we saw a Saw ranking soon!! Can’t wait to watch Saw X!
I've only watched the first one. I'm watching the 2nd one tonight and I'll jump straight to this one afterwards.
3rd one is pretty good too
I was hoping for John’s trap to be a bit more extreme, but also, I liked how they had the first half story, second half traps. It was a big difference from all the other movies.
Cody. Would you say that this movie may move Jigsaw up from memorable enough in your tier list? Also do you reckon you’ll do a ranking of all the saw twist endings?
I enjoyed it actually up to Saw 7, because Hoffman is such a cool villain to me.
I like 1-6. 7 felt random and then they try to wrap everything up at the very end of the movie. it seemed like it was rushed just to finish the series.
One thing I quite liked: Pretty much this is the only Saw film with a happy ending.
Normally Saw films end with someone failing their test, or some other down beat story progression. You wanted Kramer and Amanda to succeed, and to see them do so was a positive change.
I don't think we could've fully enjoyed this movie, had we not seen the other movies, and known exactly who John Kramer is. Knowing they picked the wrong person to scam, had us all rooting for John and Amanda to show them who they really messed with! Loved this movie!
I watched it yesterday and loved it. My only small gripe was the main villain the blonde doctor should’ve had the most grisly, most nastiest death. I know that she was left in that room to rot. But I felt two of the other characters had brutal deaths that she deserved more. I also like the fact that some people survived the traps. The one with the pipe bombs felt so raw and primal. The marketing of this film was great. I loved how they subverted expectations with the trap shown on the poster.
I swear the door opened after and she got out!!
@@sour3000If that’s the case, let’s hope there is another film.
@@Quest4Horror i just watched the ending again and actually the door wasn't shown opening! The room did stop filling up with gas though and the room turned green.
I'm so glad she escaped, best character!
So glad you liked it! I feel so much better going to see it now. I always knew it was gonna be more story focused then traps. Seeing it tonight at cinemark. So excited!
Not since Saw 3 have I enjoyed a movie in this franchise so much. May actually be the best Saw movie in the entire series. Excellent stuff!
I saw a post a while back saying that this movie and the paw patrol movie would be the next “barbenheimer” i really wish “saw patrol” would be a thing bc this movie deserves it, it’s the franchise putting its best foot forward to make an amazing movie
Your Uncle's set up is dope. ❤ all the OG Star wars movie posters!!
Jigsaw as an anti hero... Loved it!
As always, love your review Cody!
Great review!! Thanks, I'm excited for it now