I agree that JIGSAW is an unnecessary sequel in the SAW franchise, but if I'm honest the whole series has been unnecessary, aside from the first movie. This one's a densely-plotted lukewarm rehash of previous sequels and ideas, with five characters engaging in more against-the-clock deadly traps while the detectives on the outside attempt to figure out whether the killer Jigsaw really is back and on the prowl again.
As with the sequels, this is pretty confusing stuff although it all makes sense towards the end, although I wasn't all that convinced by some of the twists. An aged Tobin Bell returns to his role (thanks to one of the aforementioned twists) and is a welcome presence, and the traps are gruesome and nasty, although not the most inventive of the franchise. All together, this is acceptable fare, although not a film you'll want to bother revisiting.
As with the sequels, this is pretty confusing stuff although it all makes sense towards the end, although I wasn't all that convinced by some of the twists. An aged Tobin Bell returns to his role (thanks to one of the aforementioned twists) and is a welcome presence, and the traps are gruesome and nasty, although not the most inventive of the franchise. All together, this is acceptable fare, although not a film you'll want to bother revisiting.