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Saw III
2006 108 min United States of America R 18+
★5.8
Horror, Thriller, Crime
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
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Description
Jigsaw has disappeared. Along with his new apprentice Amanda, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detectives scrambles to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart are unaware that they are about to become the latest pawns on his vicious chessboard.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$80.24M
Worldwide:
$164.87M
Starring
Tobin Bell
Actor
Shawnee Smith
Actor
Angus Macfadyen
Actor
Awards
MTV Russia Movie Awards 2007
— Best International Feature Film
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2007
— Best Villain
Saturn Awards 2007
— Best Horror Film
Key opinion
Saw III is frequently debated as either the franchise's most emotionally resonant entry or a descent into hollow, gratuitous violence. While many appreciate the expanded lore and the psychological exploration of Jigsaw's philosophy, others feel the narrative is hindered by inconsistencies and a reliance on shock over substance.
| Acting | Tobin Bell’s portrayal of Jigsaw provides a compelling, authoritative anchor that drives the film's philosophical stakes. | |
| Theme | The film shifts the franchise's focus from mere survival to the moral dilemma of choosing between forgiveness and vengeance. | |
| Ending | The ending delivers a series of unpredictable and jarring twists that effectively challenge the audience's emotional investment. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is divisive; some find the focus on character dynamics and flashbacks deepening, while others find it messy, slow, and overly reliant on external knowledge of previous films. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the graphic nature of the traps are split; enthusiasts celebrate the creative, anatomical gore, whereas critics argue it serves as a repulsive substitute for genuine suspense. | |
| Pacing | The extended runtime and sluggish first act create an uneven experience that tests viewer patience, even if the latter half improves. |