

I thought every one of his compositions were fantastic and stood out as easily the best element of the movie. What I will shine a light on though is the fact that cinematographer Jordan Oram really stepped up to the plate here. I will always appreciate when a series tries new things in order to keep it going, especially when they're only making the films for profit. It's the fact that nearly every scene is an argument or a conflict between two or more characters and it became a bit of a headache honestly. I never found myself getting attached to any of the characters either, which is a shame because they're clearly all trying here.

This happened a couple of times throughout the film, so really this film is about the detective storyline with the added addition of traps to keep Saw fans amused. When the film flashes back to show whether or not the person makes it out alive or not, you're already aware so the tension was non-existent. In particular, there is a trap that occurs, but you are shown the aftermath first. On top of that, they all play out in weird ways. I never once cared about who lived and who died in these traps though, because they always seemed over-the-top in terms of how ridiculous and elaborate they were. Picking off dirty police officers who have caused people harm in ways they never realized, this killer has a very specific motive. The Jigsaw killer is officially dead, but a new killer (who is copying Jigsaw's old style) is now on the loose. It has been many years since the last installment has taken place in this world. Here's why, unless you're a massive Saw fan, you can skip Spiral. With that said, although he himself is devoted to this role and the filmmakers are clearly trying to put a new spin on the series, it just felt like more of the same, with the added layer of the detective storyline. When I heard Chris Rock had an idea and would also be starring in it, I was intrigued to see what he would do outside of his comfort zone. I love the first film for what it is and I always find myself hoping that this series will churn out something fresh and original when a new sequel is announced. I'd be lying if I didn't at least call myself a minor fan of the Saw franchise.
