6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Saw (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central philosophy, driven by the antagonist Jigsaw, strongly emphasizes individual responsibility and moral accountability, forcing characters to confront their personal failings and earn their right to live through extreme self-reliance and sacrifice. This aligns with right-leaning themes of personal culpability and the consequences of one's actions.
The film features visible diversity in its supporting cast, incorporating minority actors in significant roles without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. Its narrative, however, does not center on or critique traditional identities, focusing instead on themes of morality and survival through its characters' individual choices.
Secondary
The film "Saw" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on its horror premise and the moral dilemmas presented by the antagonist, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Saw' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on cisgender individuals caught in a deadly game, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Saw (2004) is the inaugural film in its franchise, introducing all characters as original creations. There is no prior source material or established canon for its characters to be compared against, thus no instances of gender swapping occur.
Saw (2004) is the original film in the franchise, introducing all its characters for the first time. There is no prior source material or established canon for any character's race to be compared against or swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
5.0
4.6
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