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		List Price: $19.99		Label: Lions Gate Salesrank: 3178 Released: February 6, 2007
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		MPAA Rating: R (Restricted) Media: Blu-ray

Editorial Review:
Lionsgate Saw II (Blu-ray)Jigsaw, the diabolical criminal who captured the imagination of horror fans in the 2004 hit Saw, returns in this equally bloody sequel. Eric Matthews (Donnie Wahlberg) is a police detective who, after discovering the aftermath of a particularly gruesome murder, is convinced that Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) is up to his ugly tricks again. Matthews's hunch turns out to be correct, but the master criminal proves to be disconcertingly easy to capture. As it happens, Jigsaw is eager to beput behind bars in order to throw the authoritiesoff his trail as he once again punishes people who in his eyes have transgressed the boundaries of acceptable moral behavior. But instead of trappingtwo people in a filthy dungeon where they must engage in a terrible contest in order to win their freedom, eight people have been locked away by Jigsaw, and they must torture their bodies and minds to achieve the terrible justice Jigsaw seeks. Saw II was written by Leigh Whannell, who also scriptedthe first film. Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Description of Saw II [Blu-ray]:
Saw II brings back many features of the original Saw: elaborate sadistic scenarios designed to "test" the victims' will to live; Tobin Bell as the Machiavellian (yet doomed) serial killer Jigsaw; Shawnee Smith as Amanda, a survivor of one of Jigsaw's "games", forced to play again; Dina Meyer (Starship Troopers), whose role as a detective is considerably expanded; and the stunningly godawful dialogue of screenwriter Leigh Whannel. The set-up this time is even more preposterous than before, as a rough-and-tumble cop named Eric (Donnie Whalberg, Band of Brothers) watches, on video monitors, his son trapped in a house filled with nerve gas and a handful of other victims, all of whom are mysteriously connected. Eric has captured Jigsaw, but the implacable killer refuses to reveal where the cop's son is being held... unless Eric will play by Jigsaw's rules. Fans of Saw will love Saw II, as the tortures are more gruesome than before; viewers who found Saw either detestable or laughable won't like Saw II either, as the characters rarely behave like actual people (even when a moment's explanation would solve a conflict, no one bothers to communicate, even though their lives are on the line). It's a festival of body fluids, agonized grimaces, and shrieks of pain--and if that's your thing, this is your movie. --Bret Fetzer

Saw II [Blu-ray] Reviews:
"The Knowledge Of Death Changes Everything"
2009-11-01 - When it comes to filming sequels there's a strong tendency to proceed with the philosophy "more is better". More gore, more special effects, more characters in jeopardy, etc... In doing so one takes the risk of losing that intangible element that made the first film a success. Well the film 'Saw II' did just that, more of everything. But you know what? It worked beautifully!

'Saw II' was successful in taking all the successful elements from the first film; expanding the cast, improving the effects, intensifying the psychological angst and physical gore while maintaining a strong narrative continuity with the original movie. Even more impressive was the manner in which they were able to have so many new things going on and still add psychological depth and breath to an already great protagonist (Jigsaw played by Tobin Bell).

There are a lot of clever and unexpected twists and turns in this one that really leave an already strong storyline up to many more sequels to come!

Almost forgot, I loved Shawnee Smith in the role of Amanda.

Oh yes...There Will Be Blood
2009-10-20 - Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RINE4IWJRPV61

SAWesome !!
2009-09-18 - We are huge horror fans, and if you liked the first one, you will love saw II. When saw one came out in theaters it brought a totally different type of scare to horror fans. It is not just your typical slashers movie that's has been done to death !! no pun intended,, It's mind bending horror you will enjoy!!
I really don't want to say to much.
The Saw Movies are going to be classics!
Jigsaw will be the next Freddy Krueger,
Thanks,
Robert.

SAW II
2009-06-28 - Look, I know that a lot of people discredit the Saw franchise because a) they can seem to be normal slasher flicks or of the like, b) it is a franchise that seems to be in it for the money, not necessarily the development of the plot. However, if you happen to have a more conservative outlook on crime and punishment, then these movies might be for you, if you do not mind extreme blood and gore that is. However, if you do decide to get these movies, just watch it from the first one, otherwise you kinda kill the thrill, but that's just me.

Sequel Served, Which Leaves You Hungry For More
2009-06-22 - People often complain that sequals sometimes hurt a series by adding more of a story, depleting of what power the original movie had. ANd plus, let's face it, it takes a real genius to not have an intial movie idea go stale. Hey, look at the Alien series. Was it really necessary to add a story about a cloned Ripley? But unlike those movies, Saw 2 has a purpose. And it also, with every movie, gives more characters to dissect and hate upon, even if they are FICTION (very important). And besides, one of the best things about Saw is the torture scenes, and Saw 2 does that very well. So therefore, I think a follow-up to the first one is necessary.

Anyway, Saw 2 is roughly the same premise. The Jigsaw killer has recruited a whole new batch of people, who once again share something similar with one another. Aside from some cool shots of the lair and the backstory of John Kramer Of course, this isn't great, so once again, we all get to watch with glee as each character gets hostile with one another (hehehe). Of course, that means watching more people get into torture traps, which are anything but repeated. More torture traps are actually shown in motion, unlike. Sure, it's not the focal point of it (unlike Hostel, which is lame), but, hey, the traps rule.

Saw 2 also has some character development. Besides giving more characters to chew upon, this is the first time in the series than I have developed hatred or feelings towards the characters. Virtually everyone is negatively portrayed, which, in my opinion, makes all the suffering and fighting these people are going through a lot more pleasureable to watch. I love to hate the brawn over brains We get to know a bit about The Jigsaw Killer, which is, valuable information, kind of eeire to see how he became a "killer". And one other thing, after watching this (I just started 3), I HATE ERIC MATTHEWS. WHAT A JERK!

The basics of the series remain the same, although once this movie is done, you will once again be begging for more. So pick up Saw and come for second helpings. And when your done, you will be wanting a third helping.

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