Saw has finally reached the big number of six. that's a lot of slaughter, death, loss and twists if you ask me. I am a big fan of the series and after the poor entry of Saw V, I was little skeptical of the next one for obvious reasons. However, I walked out of the theatre very pleased. I haven't been this happy with a Saw film since 2005's Saw II.
The twist and pacing of the film were both incredibly well done. The series was given a new director and it really shows in the story and filming techniques. I am so happy that the series has been redeemed. Here's a list of all the gore scenes for the people who don't give a crap about the movies and just want to know about the gross stuff:
*** BIG SPOILERS ***
- Two people get screws drilled partly through their temples.
- A woman butchers off her own arm with a knife for the sake of winning a trap.
- A man, in the same trap, slices off some of his own stomach fat.
- A security guard is shot in the chest.
- A sound tech in shot multiple times.
- A detective gets his throat gashed open.
- Another poor detective gets stabbed multiple times in the stomach while the knife is twisted.
- A life-long smoker has to hold his breath. For each breath he takes a clamp around his waste will tighten. He can't hold his breath and gets crushed.
- People's skin is burned to a sizzle by hot steam coming from pipes.
- A woman is shot with what looks like a tent stake through her lower jaw into her head.
- Someone is hung with barbed wire and dies immediately.
- People from the same insurance company are chained to a rotating playground carousel and are systematically blown apart by a shotgun.
- A man gets screws drilled through his hands multiple times.
- Someone escapes the reverse bear trap (as seen in Saw I) and gets his face torn open.
- Finally, someone is stabbed with multiple plungers and his whole body is injected with acid. He burns from the inside out.
*** END BIG SPOILERS ***
Wow, that's enough violence for 20 action movies!
I beat the game a few days ago and been spending sometime leveling up in the multiplayer. I am also going through the single player to get some trophies with the tweaks and guns that I bought. I really wanted to experience the game fully before I made my call on the game, but...
Seriously. Top five of the generation.
Amazing. You should play it.
Don't have a PS3?
Get a PS3 to play it.
1) Final Fantasy II
This game is a pain in the ass. There are random battles everywhere, the difficulty is all over the place, it assumes you know things and there are some generally bad mechanics overall. But... I kind of liked it to be honest. There's a certain sense of accomplishment you get from these types of games that's pretty satisfying. The story in general is pretty bare bones but it was just interesting enough to make me want to know what was going to happen next. The soundtrack and neat leveling system were the highlights of the game.
Final Score: 8.0/10
2) Batman: Arkham Asylum
Oh, hell yes. Almost everything about this game is amazing. The pacing is practically perfect and makes you hate putting the controller down. The story while a little crazy is pretty interesting and fun. The exploration was probably my favorite part. I never felt like going off the beaten path would be a waste of time. Pretty much if you think there's a hidden Riddler trophy in that corner, there is. The only disappointments lie in it's conclusion. A rushed end cutscene and a dissatisfying face off with you-know-who highlighted the only weak points of this fantastic game.
Final Score: 9.5/10
3) Halo 3: ODST
This series once again proves that it has a fantastic formula that still works even with a different atmosphere. The game is a lot of fun, there isn't a whole lot more to say. It's without doubt the toughest Halo game yet and the OSDTs just don't take shot a plasma like the good ol' Spartan does. The pacing is a little off with some shootouts lasting far too long, and there are some rough polish issues here and there. Oh, also, best Halo score ever.
Final Score: 9.0/10
4) Rob Zombie's Halloween II
Simply put, this is one of the most vicious and brutal horror films ever made. As a hardened horror vet, this movie left me a little shaken. The movie does a fantastic job of instilling a sense of dread and fear upon you through its assault on the senses. I personally enjoyed this... others may not. I love horror movies and this was a well made horror movie!
Final Score: 9.0/10
5) Zombieland
Seriously, go see it. One of the best zombie movies ever made. Some of the most fun I've had in a movie theatre.
Final Score: 10/10
