Spiral: From the Book of Saw
critic Reviews
, 37% Rotten Tomatometer Score- Spiral: From the Book of Saw suggests an interesting new direction for the Saw franchise, even if the gory sum is rather less than its parts.
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreMark KermodeKermode & Mayo's Film Review
I like being scared; what I don't particularly like is being grossed or winced out.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer Scorett stern-enziWXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
I have to admit, I liked this film...and a great opportunity to get back into a theater.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreStephen RomeiThe Australian
Director Darren Lynn Bousman, on his fourth Saw film, keeps things fresh while also nodding, via the pig mask and a scene involving handcuffs and a hacksaw, to where it all began in 2004.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreShirley LiThe Atlantic
In trying to save itself, the Saw series got caught in a convoluted trap of its own making.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreClaudia PuigFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
Here you have really good actors in a really mediocre movie.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAmy NicholsonFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
I was just happy watching Chris Rock having fun in this movie, even if I wasn't really having fun watching people get their limbs torn off.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCris Parker3C Films (Youtube)
The real trap was presenting something new, only to be given the same formulaic Saw movie once again. The added humor and talent does make this better than most Saw entries.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreManuel São BentoMSB Reviews
Spiral might offer enough blood, gore, and brutal traps/murders to fans of the franchise, but overall it's still just another lazy, predictable take on the SAW formula. A strong yet abrupt ending doesn't compensate for such dull storytelling.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMaggie LovittMillennial Falcon Reviews
Just as the Jigsaw Copycat Killer leaves spirals at his crime scenes, Spiral will leave you spiraling.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreDallas KingFlick Feast
If you are asked to play a game with Spiral, just politely decline and go on your way. It might be time to call Game Over on our friend Jigsaw.
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