Saw X Review - The X Factor Of Jigsaw With Everything That Stuns You About Him

SAW X Review

SAW X Review: Kevin Greutert, who edited the best of the Saw franchise movies such as Saw (2004), Saw II (2005), and Saw III (2006), serves as director for the third time with SAW X. He did Saw VI (2009) and Saw 3D (2010) and missed a few things that define the franchise, but this time, he is in a safe zone. In Jigsaw's words, "He won the game". Kevin's SAW 10 is the direct sequel to the first film and a prequel to the second one. There isn't anything complicated about the timeline, as you can enjoy this one without any research. The film sets a plot in the least complicated way to provide you with a worthwhile experience with whatever you liked about the Jigsaw or Saw franchise. The 10th film isn't great enough to be called the best in the franchise, but good enough to be called one of the most scary and enjoyable Saw flicks.SAW X Review

The film is set a few months after the events of Saw I, as we meet John Kramer (Tobin Bell), who is dying of cancer. His jigsaw games are going well, but the fear of death is becoming frustrating for him. He learns about some impossible treatment from one of his friends and sets out to Mexico to check. He sees doctor Cecilia (Synnøve Macody Lund), who assures him that things might be okay after the operation. After the surgery, John realises that the entire operation is a fraudulent scheme targeting vulnerable individuals to cash in on their hopes. He then kicks off on a journey of revenge and justice for the people who have been victimised by Cecilia and her gang and brings them to his deadhouse to play the game of jigsaw's trap.SAW X Review

The Saw series has been weak in the storyline right from the 5th onwards. The casual ideas and narratives became quite boring because we kept seeing them again and again. Well, SAW 10 is a nice break in that sense. More than other people, this is Kramer's personal revenge, and that too when he's feeling helpless and defeated by himself. Yes, some flaws are there, and I was expecting them anyway. Cecilia's comeback was too mediocre, and from the way Kramer surrendered himself, one can easily guess that it's not going to end that way. That twist can be sensed much earlier than when it takes place, but be assured, you'll have enough suspense even after knowing it. "How did he know about you?"—is the real moment of the film, and that's the X factor Jigsaw I'm talking about. There were a few slip-ups here and there, and I forgave them all for the climax.One good thing about Saw is that Tobin Bell is not typical here. I was getting bored with his portrayal in the 5th film because he hardly had any variations to offer. Now this one has fulfilled my wish. Tobin's portrayal of a distressed man is really nice. His weak eyes, miserable expression, and low voice tone in the conversations make his efforts visible. Shawnee Smith's Amanda Young has a look that's lovable. Everything else remains the same. Cecilia's character is poorly written if I have to consider the villain who 'beat' Jigsaw, aka John Kramer, but Synnøve Macody Lund has really lifted it above it's limited potential in some scenes. Michael Beach, Renata Vaca, Steven Brand, Octavio Hinojosa, Joshua Okamoto, and Paulette Hernandez get some go-go scenes to deliver so-so performances.I remember watching those early films of the Saw franchise in my college days and I tell you, I was stunned by the brutality of the visuals. Some girls ran out of the cinema hall because they didn't have the nerves to watch all the blood and kill stuff, which was so intense and raw. Saw X too has similar segments, with one or two getting better with atmospheric brilliance in the auditorium. I am not sure whether that intestines scene was censored or cut down by the editor, but I'd have given an extra penny to see it, especially the moment when it comes. The other Saw's trademarks, such as hammer, blood, brain, scalp, femur, rays, balance, and bla bla, are there to keep the franchise's value alive. The cinematography is fine, and so is the sound design. It's almost a two-hour film, which I thought would bore me for half an hour, but the editor was kind enough to take care of that. Two hours passed, and I didn't even realise it. Thanks once again, Kevin Greutert, the editor, not the director. Finally, a standard Saw film by Greutert! It was long overdue and finally came now. We had to go through a pandemic for that. Jokes apart, Kevin has given me that old Saw back. Now, honestly, it's been too much Saw content already; it has to stop someday. I'll be happy if they stop after a good film so that one can at least remember a fulfilling ending instead of some mediocre films in the past. Saw X could be that "Good Film"—indirectly or directly. Having said that, it still has plenty to offer; it's just how much you have seen and what else you want. Make your choice! Go and meet the Jigsaw killer one more time.

SAW X Review