Revealing mistake: John Kramer's chain first goes on the side of his stomach, and then it's on his backside... impossible, otherwise the chain would split him. (01:35:47)
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I don't know how they did it, and I am genuinely shook... but I am also thrilled to say that "Saw X" is not only the best entry in the series since the original... I believe it actually eclipses the original in many ways.
Set nebulously in time between the events of the original two films, John Kramer (Tobin Bell) has been acting as the Jigsaw Killer for some time now while trying anything he can to prevent his imminent death from cancer. When he hears news of a supposed "miracle cure" from an old friend, he sets off to Mexico City seeking treatment. However, his dreams are shattered when he realises that it was all a scam conducted by criminals who prey on desperate people, and that he wasn't really cured. And so, with the help of his apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith), he creates a new life-or-death game to test the con-artists and show them the error of their ways...
Directed by series veteran Kevin Greutert from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger, "Saw X" largely succeeds thanks to it both honoring and also subverting franchise expectations. The first half of the film is almost something else entirely when compared to previous entries, focusing much more on the pathos of John Kramer as a character, and treating him like a real human being. You might even forget you're watching a "Saw" film at times, and Bell excels with a beautiful, nuanced performance.
But then, as the second half begins, the movie slowly transitions and turns into what almost feels like a "greatest hits" of "Saw" in terms of constant twists, turns, traps and fan-service. And it was perfectly handled. The traps are brutal, wince-inducing and disgusting. The twists and turns come with enough frequency to keep you on your toes. And with tons of lovely references and many outstanding scenes showing the connection between John and Amanda, it appeals to longtime fans who want to see more of these characters.
I absolutely adored this film as a longtime "Saw" fan, and I can't wait to see it again. For my money, this might actually be the best "Saw" yet! 4.5 out of 5. (Rounding up to 5 for MovieMistakes.)
More mistakes in Saw X
John Kramer: I still have a lot of work that needs to be done.
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Question: Cecilia states that she realised that John Kramer was Jigsaw, and she got worried. How did she figure out who he was, and since she found out, why did she still insist on scamming him?
Answer: If I recall correctly, nothing in the movie or her dialogue indicates she knew he was Jigsaw before he captured her. To me, it came across that her dialogue was referring to her realizing the truth when she was captured and placed into her test.
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