Saw 3D [Revisit]

I loved the premise for the main set of traps in this film. In the world they've constructed over the past six films, of course there would be a joker trying to profit by claiming to have survived a trap. Although this film continues the trend of mostly weak games, the narrative continues to be the most compelling part of the franchise.

7.25/10

Saw VI [Revisit]

This film was the low point of the series for me. At this point, the main game of the film has such a small, tangential relation to the key characters of the story, and none of the traps are particularly interesting. The plot developments are similarly tame, as they're mostly setting the board for what was to be the final installment.

6.75/10

Saw V [Revisit]

This film is almost an inverse of the fourth; the main game is probably the most interesting from a game theory perspective, even if the individual traps are a bit weak. There are important plot developments here, to be sure, but one of the weaker films in that series in that regard.

7.5/10

Saw IV [Revisit]

At this point, the series has settled into a main set of traps surrounded by precious new insights into the intricately constructed narrative. This films main game is on the weak side, but the film makes up for it with a great third act for both elements.

7.25/10

Saw III [Revisit]

The game is a bit less interesting, and the dialogue takes a pretty significant dip. Still, this film continues to build the best part of this series by delving deeper into the interesting characters and weaving a narrative that incorporates all previous films.

7/10

Saw II [Revisit]

This film does what any good sequel should: take the concepts and ideas that were effective in the previous film, and build upon them. The twist to the "game" only adds to the interesting game-theory decisions the characters face, and begins to build the intricately layered narrative that endeared this franchise to me.

8.5/10

Saw [Revisit]

A surprising, unique twist on the horror genre that has an extremely effective third act. It was doubly interesting revisiting this film after participating in so many escape rooms.

8.25/10

A Clockwork Orange [Revisit]

Kubrick weaves together a bleak backdrop of violence and degradation, juxtaposed against the beauty of Ludwig Van, excellent shot composition, and a fantastic lead performance from Malcolm McDowell.

9.25/10

Clue [Revisit]

A wacky comedy with dizzying dialogue, this film is far better than anything based off of a board game should be.

8/10

T2: Trainspotting

This film felt less cohesive than a typical narrative. There was some value in revisiting these characters, and the Boyle's visual style continues to be interesting, but the film didn't impress much overall.

6/10