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Saw III

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Dr. Lynn Denlon (Bahar Soomekh) becomes a pawn in the Jigsaw Killer's (Tobin Bell) latest gory game. Kidnapped and taken to an abandoned warehouse, she finds Jigsaw bedridden and dying. Her task is to keep the maniac alive long enough for Jeff (Angus Macfadyen), a fellow victim, to complete his own task. Each is unaware that Jigsaw has much bigger -- and deadlier -- plans in store.
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Saw III does little beyond repeating its predecessor's tropes on a gorier level.

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Jordan Crucchiola New York Magazine/Vulture 10/27/2017
The third movie doesn't go over the edge, but it does start to feel like John is setting his subjects up to fail, and the game shouldn't be rigged quite so hard if he really wants people to walk the path of redemption. Go to Full Review
Tim Grierson Screen International 07/23/2008
Staying mostly faithful to the successful blueprint of its two earlier installments, Saw III is an adequate sequel that works well enough on its own terms. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico UGO 03/24/2007
One of the most sadistic, brutal, grisly films of the current splatter-porn genre. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 10/11/2023
1.5/4
How can Jigsaw possibly think he or his undertaking has achieved anything with such a low success rate? He would do better by looking at the numbers, realizing he's doing more harm than good, and trying a new approach. I wish these films would do the same Go to Full Review
Shaun Munro Flickering Myth 05/20/2021
3.5/5
Saw III neatly concludes the original trilogy of films while providing an off-ramp for the ridiculous glut of sequels to follow. Go to Full Review
Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News 11/20/2019
I don't have a problem with uncomfortable violence if it comes in a film that's at least remotely entertaining, which this movie is not. This installment is lazy, coasting on everything that made the first two films so popular. Go to Full Review
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Benjamin H 2d It wins a few points for some of its psychological elements and the acting is also solid, but all in all Saw III has a lot of sloppy filmmaking and it is pretty much just a gory rehash of its two predecessors. The ending has things that work well, but also things that was a bit messy. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 4d Saw III continues the franchise’s momentum by showcasing how powerfully Shawnee Smith and Tobin Bell command the screen, turning every scene into a tense psychological game. This installment expands the universe by revealing how interconnected the timeline truly is, with multiple traps and storylines unfolding simultaneously. The film leans heavily into its gruesome tone, but the direction keeps the chaos controlled and intentional, pulling the audience deeper into Jigsaw’s world rather than overwhelming them. While some critics dismissed the movie as repetitive, the evolving mythology and surprising character dynamics prove it’s far more than a simple rehash. The screenplay ties together past twists, new revelations, and Amanda’s increasingly complex role in a way that rewards longtime fans. It’s a brutal, unsettling sequel that pushes the franchise forward with purpose rather than convenience. See more Muhammad A Nov 29 En general las películas de terror resultan desagradables, inapropiadas y son un tipo de contenido que debería ser prohibido y eliminado en las películas y bastantes series de televisión, y las de Saw resultan en exceso sangrientas, con escenas que deberían ser prohibidas en todo el mundo (por lo fuertes y desagradables que son), recomiendo nunca ver ni una cosa ni la otra, vean cosas buenas y agradables porque para entretenimiento hay videojuegos, competiciones, deportes, ánime, y caricaturas, de lo bueno hay mucho para elegir así que eviten basuras, nada de Saw, Chucky, etc. See more Juno J Nov 24 While not quite as good as Saw II, the third installment of the Saw franchise definitely still outweighs most others in the series. I personally didn't like the focus on Amanda, who I don't really find to be an interesting character, but despite that this movie is definitely still great and worth a watch. See more Alexander S Oct 20 Saw III is a fun, thrilling ride for horror enthusiasts, but those seeking a more complex narrative may find it lacking. Grading: C+ See more John W Sep 28 It's a downgrade from the first two films, even though the story about John and Amanda is wrapped up quite nicely. The twists towards the end are okay, but not really surprising. Overall, it seemed to me as if they were just trying to end the whole thing in a way that made some sense, although a few background stories about the two main characters were good. This movie is the first of the franchise which goes completely wild in terms of violence and you see the traps much longer than in the previous movies. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Dr. Lynn Denlon (Bahar Soomekh) becomes a pawn in the Jigsaw Killer's (Tobin Bell) latest gory game. Kidnapped and taken to an abandoned warehouse, she finds Jigsaw bedridden and dying. Her task is to keep the maniac alive long enough for Jeff (Angus Macfadyen), a fellow victim, to complete his own task. Each is unaware that Jigsaw has much bigger -- and deadlier -- plans in store.
Director
Darren Bousman
Producer
Mark Burg, Oren Koules, Gregg Hoffman
Screenwriter
Leigh Whannell
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), Lionsgate Films, Lions Gate Films, Twisted Pictures
Rating
R (Language|Gore|Nudity|Sequences of Terror/Torture|Strong Grisly Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 27, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$80.2M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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