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The Saw franchise has always been a bit of a mixed bag. Some films have been genuinely suspenseful and terrifying, while others have been simply grotesque and gratuitous. Saw X falls somewhere in between, but it's undoubtedly the strongest entry in the series since the original film.
The film begins with a diversion, following a group of criminals who are kidnapped and forced to play a deadly game. However, the film quickly shifts focus to John Kramer (Tobin Bell), also known as Jigsaw, who travels to Mexico in hopes of an experimental procedure that may cure his cancer. When the operation turns out to be a hoax, Jigsaw sets out to enact revenge on those responsible.
The plot of Saw X is full of twists and turns, and the film does a good job of keeping the audience guessing. There are also some genuinely gruesome and suspenseful moments, although the film never quite reaches the heights of the original film.
One of the biggest problems with the Saw franchise has always been its attempts to humanize Jigsaw. He's a horrible person with horrific intentions, and Saw X doesn't shy away from that fact. In fact, the film arguably does the best job of any film in the series of making Jigsaw a truly terrifying villain.
Another strength of Saw X is its characters. Synnove Macody Lund and Steven Brand are both excellent as two of Jigsaw's targets, and the supporting cast is also strong. The film also features some very good directing from Kevin Greutert, who previously directed Saw VI.
Overall, Saw X is a solid entry in the Saw franchise. It's not perfect, but it's definitely the strongest entry in the series since the original film. Fans of the franchise should definitely check it out.
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