When I first watched this movie, my jaw dropped. The first sign that this movie is worth a watch is exactly that. No movie has ever dropped my jaw before this one.The acting may be a bit weak at times, but it can be very good as well. The Saw movies are generally a mix of good, poor, weak, bad, and excellent acting. But let us talk about the first one. The premise is original; two people wake up in a dirty old bathroom, and one has to kill another in order to survive a psychopath's game. It is executed so well.If you especially like mystery with a mix of horror, this movie will be a treat for you. And if you like twists in the end of horror movies, you will love this. All Saw movies have plot twists, which is mostly another plus for fans of the genre.This is a great example of a good horror movie. I was completely hyped to watch the sequel.

I have all of the movies made in the SAW franchise but this is not for the faint of heart. That said, a lot of the footage takes place in a very large and decidedly dingey type of "public"bathroom (but enough to sustain suspense) - enough suggested faecal matter and dirt/rust to put you off any pizza you may be planning to eat. But it was an excellent piece of writing with a few twists along the way along with just enough gore to interest the cult viewer.Naturally there are scenes along the way that feature prior events for the two men locked in this bathroom and chained to opposite pipes which are relevant to the developing story. Highly recommended.

When I saw this movie I stated to realy think about som details in the plot, which made me dont really like it. Its mostly the ending where one of the guys saw of his foot and the other is left to die. But he did not need to do that and the other guy will most likely be found. The excop where chasing the though "mastermind" in a dangerous car chase to that location. It will have been noticed and the police should find the cars and find the others after that. So when the "climatic" ending happend I was not movied and just though how unnecessary it was.

A very original concept. For such a small budget, this film is very well-done and horrific, with an interesting twist at the end. If you like gore and suspense, you will find Saw to be a pleasant surprise. I recommend it, mostly because it is a classic and a large part of pop culture.