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Random Birb: Jigsaw

Jigsaw
Starring: Tobin Bell and Matt Passmore
Directed By: Michael and Peter Spierig
US Release Date: October 27th, 2017
My First Viewing: January 23rd, 2018
image credit: movieposter.com 

 Thirteen years after the release of the original Saw and seven years after the release of The Final Chapter comes the resurrection of the franchise with its eighth installment, Jigsaw. 

 Ten years after the death of John Kramer, a new game has begun. On the case is Detective Halloran (Callum Keith Rennie) and medical examiner Logan Nelson (Matt Passmore), trying to figure out how a dead man is conducting this game. 

 Something the original Saw did so well was it did not have to rely on gratuitous violence to tell its story. With each passing sequel, the violence ramped up, giving us the era of "Torture Porn". Jigsaw, save for a couple scenes (beware the ending if you're squeamish), restrains itself from painting the screen in blood and guts. The problem with this film is the question of is this movie necessary. If you are invested in the franchise, it's worth the watch. However, if you gave up after the first couple films, there's really nothing to see. 

 Jigsaw is rated R for grisly bloody violence and language. What are your thoughts? Please comment below and as always, be civil. 

 -birb

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