This movie is phenomenal, and one of the best of all time. The label of "torture porn" is way off, and I don't see at all why it is labeled as such. To me, this really isn't much of a horror movie, than a crime drama.

I loved the movie to death..it was awsome and i would like to see it over and over again!!! It has even inspired me to write an story called PUNISHMENT my fave scene is the one with the big brace that was on that girls face.. it was actuall 10 x better that i expected the end is so twisted!!!!

Best horror movie I've seen in a long time.

Unbelievable. The critics destroyed the image of such a great movie. It is, however, not for horror-buffs. You won't find very many scary scenes, but instead grisly riddles that are mindbinding. Definately suspensful. If you like Se7en, than this is definately your kind of movie.

This film is a geniouses idea! Shame about some of the flaws. I loved it from start till finished. Se7en came to mind though as i watched saw. Its clearly a wanna be movie. The directory had an amazing idea and the character seemed fine to me stop moaning critics!great films!

Awesome.

This movie is one of the best horrors since Alfred Hitchcock. The excellence is contained in the absolute insane genius of the "Jigsaw Killer."

This is one of the best horror's ever! It's just dark, scary and most of all tensive! People who not liked the movie don't like horror so why do you even vote?

Can't wait for the sequel! (Octoboer 31st)

If you liked the Fight Club, you will Love this movie.

This movie is in no way perfect but its exciting and most importantly fun to watch. if you love movies were they have you think this is a movie to watch especially the sequels. I can almost garantee that you will enjoy this movie if you love getting excited, disturb, and just plain out scared of what might happen next. I can't wait for Saw IV!

I'm not sure what to think of all these reviews. Perhaps I'm too willing to suspend my disbelief and enjoy a good movie. I personally really liked Saw. It's a dark movie, dense in it's mood much like Seven. I liked it because it made you experience what was happening rather than telling you so much. You wake up in a dark room with the characters. You know about as much as the characters do. personally I thought the acting was well done. All the character flaws were there for a purpose. If you're looking for a good thriller, go see this movie. Let go of your uber-analytical mind and have some fun.… Expand

I'm not sure what to think of all these reviews. Perhaps I'm too willing to suspend my disbelief and enjoy a good movie. I personally really liked Saw. It's a dark movie, dense in it's mood much like Seven. I liked it because it made you experience what was happening rather than telling you so much. You wake up in a dark room with the characters. You know about as much as the characters do. personally I thought the acting was well done. All the character flaws were there for a purpose. If you're looking for a good thriller, go see this movie. Let go of your uber-analytical mind and have some fun.… Expand

Definatly the best movie i watched all last year (2004) the script was good and the twist in the end was totally not expected a real WINNER in my books. i am really impressed by Wan's debut he will really have to come up with some thing above average to out do this movie as it will be a real challenge i will look forward to his next project :)

Great film , im suprised it had such bad reviews, great twist at the end.

Very good Film!... thats all I have to say.

Ridiculous movie. Keeps you in suspense throughout the entire film. This horror movie keeps you thinking and gets you connected to the actors. Eleven out of ten star for this great flick.

One of the best horror movies i've ever seen. Though it's not scary it's plot is outstanding and it's twists and sick gore is amazing. It's good because like if you've seen one Friday the 13th you've seen them all but Saw keeps you intersted in what will happen next.

Better then the others (not saying the others were bad). But who ever thinks this movie is not good, then they need to get hit with a bat 3 times in the head... cause they obviously dont see the genius plot and i must admit it was kinda queezy, and later on in the movie you get to like watching ppl die in awesome ways. C'mon who doesnt like Mortal Kombat? Grand Theft Auto? The Suffering? So dont leave the movie half-way and think you can review it badly....watch the whole thing Wooses!… Expand

Great film! sicko of a killer but a great film.

The best horror/thriller ever. best ending in a film that i have seen.

Horrifying. Original. Powerful. What more? The best horror film of the year!

There was not a dull moment in the film. I loved it.

A gruesome mess of logic violence and terrific storyline. A must-see!

I don't know what Geoff was talking about. There is no possible way that you can figure out this ending, especially within the first five minutes. Good film that wasn't extremely scary but draws you in till the very end.

This is one of the better horror movies that I've ever seen. And with no dumb cheesey moments - refreshing for the genera. It's exciting, scary, and got an original idea with plot twists. Really, it's everything you might hope for.

One of the best psych films kept you guessing until the end you did it. The Doctor is lame but besides that great movie.

Absolutely superb, with a brilliant twist right at the end - gruesome horror done exactly how it should be.

I got so gripped and so excited and intrested and scared and spooked and grossed out and that's good. Amanda is easily the best character design ever. and it's so flippin scary

Best Thriller ever... This movie puts the Ring and Identity to sleep...

The best thriller for quite a long time, wonderful twist.

The best Horror/Thriller flick i've ever seen.

I Loved It. One of the best i have seen in a long time.

Excellent!! that movie kicks some serious ass!!! Leigh whannel did an great job at the acting...cary did too but the castinf director could have had someone way better but the movie rocks! its soo f**ked up!! whoa im buying that movie! Leigh Whannel is HoTT

This movie was the best movie of all time! nothing compares!

Would you like a slice of genius? Watch Saw.

A film that wraps up so perfectly that you may feel a shiver run down your back as the ending unfolds.

A modern horror classic a "cut" above the rest.

Whoa, this really impressed me. A bit rough, but just right for a horror movie. One of the best ever.

The best horror movie in YEARS.

First in a long line of movies; Saw had an original Premise with a great story backing it. Jigsaw would never kill anyone but somehow make his "victims" do it themselves. Not so much a horror than it is a thriller or crime drama is this film because there really is nothing to be horrified of, just interested in. You never see anything gory happen at all so "Torture Porn" is a completely wrong thing to call the film. The acting was not so great but the actor gave a fairly decent performance. If someone is afraid to see the movie because of the gore they think is in it. Go see this one. It lacks the gore and has a very well written story.… Expand

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Saw is one of the best franchise ever so much gore Spoiler Alert: when he cuts his foot off so he can escape Spoiler Alert: You find out how he escapes in Saw The Final Chapter I love the movies how Jigsaw grabs his victims and puts them in traps
The Bit I hate is Spoiler Alert: The Detective Dies… Expand

I love the plot and Saw's unique concept of being an independent splatter film. It is no doubt the best torture porn film series of all. The acting is not magnificent, but still considerably acceptable. And some of scenes are quite memorable and worth watching if you are into gore and twist endings.

SAW is a well-written, well-directed, well-acted, (GASP FOR MORE AIR), basically everything is good in this film. Saw is a great thriller film that has a fantastic ending. Loved it!

One of the greatest endings to a movie of all time. Rivals the sixth sense.

I'm not a big fan of the genre but this time I was really impressed ... in a good way. The film is not based on torture (what will happen in the sequels) but is based on the psychology of the characters and the suspense without ever going into the ridiculous. A final effect really at and unexpected.

I think its easily one of the greatest and original horror films of all time. It features a very interesting plot, the acting is good, and the horror is great. This is a must see horror film.

Saw is a thriller at its finest...sort of. Though the film is essentially a horror film it has nothing to scare you with unless you have a fear of blood and manky bathrooms. The story of saw is simple, 2 men wake in a small dilapidated bathroom chained to the wall with a dead man in between them. One must kill the other before time runs out or both them and their families die. Throughout the film you learn about how the two men are connected more than they thought, about their home lives and about the person who put them in that room to begin with, the Jigsaw killer.
The story and considering how well shot the film is are the only thing to save it as the acting is pretty bad at the best of times but considering this was a fairly low budget film I can forgive. Saw is a must see for thriller/horror fans.… Expand