3.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Saw V (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.8
Overview
Following Jigsaw's grisly demise, Detective Mark Hoffman is commended as a hero, but Agent Strahm is suspicious, and delves into Hoffman's past. Meanwhile, another group of people are put through a series of gruesome tests.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Following Jigsaw's grisly demise, Detective Mark Hoffman is commended as a hero, but Agent Strahm is suspicious, and delves into Hoffman's past. Meanwhile, another group of people are put through a series of gruesome tests.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis, inherited from the Jigsaw philosophy, emphasizes extreme individual responsibility and moral accountability for personal failings, delivered through a system of vigilante justice outside of conventional, often ineffective, institutions. This focus on individual moral reckoning rather than systemic critique aligns with right-leaning themes.
The movie includes some visible diversity within its ensemble cast, particularly among the group of victims, but does not feature explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on moral dilemmas and survival, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Saw V does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, focusing instead on its established horror premise of survival games and moralistic traps. Therefore, it falls under the 'N/A' category for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Saw V does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film's plot focuses on a series of traps and the ongoing conflict between Agent Strahm and Detective Hoffman, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Saw V continues the narrative of the established Saw film series. All returning characters maintain their previously established genders, and new characters are not considered gender swaps. Therefore, no instances of gender swapping are present.
Saw V is a direct sequel within an established film series. All returning characters maintain their previously established racial portrayals, and new characters introduced in this installment do not constitute race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.2
Critic Ratings
1.3
2.0
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