12/31/2023 0 Comments Spiral showtimes fridayIt has to be said that, for the most part, the critics didn't care for the return of the Saw franchise, but how about the fans who went to see Spiral: From the Book of Saw in theaters? If successful, it may also potentially become a reboot for the franchise that made its name on elaborate and gory traps that forced victims to make terrible choices. It's technically the ninth Saw move to date, but from the outset, it was clear that Spiral was going to be something a little different. It made most of the officer’s deaths emotionally void since we either hate them for how they treat Zeke or don’t know enough about them to care.It's now been a full week since Spiral: From the Book of Saw was released in theaters. Some of their conversations were almost laughable moments that felt like they were meant to be serious. They continue to remind us that yes, this is a film and these are actors. However, the dialogue is rough and only made worse by over cartoony performances by the supporting cast. In fact, I would say that the two of them pretty much save the film from being just another failed attempt to breathe life into the franchise. Still, Rock and Jackson give pretty good performances despite the film’s flaws. They would have done better not revealing who was behind it all and saving that moment for a later film. The worst, though, is how open they leave the end of the film that pretty much makes it clear they have every intention of making another. It’s already pretty clear which path Spiral is circling towards. They try to throw in some curveballs with the maybe it’s Zeke’s dad Marcus, or maybe it’s the dirty cop trying to torture Zeke for ruining his life. But by the time Spiral reached the middle of the film, it was so clear that it pulled any fun out of the chase. ![]() One thing I was hoping for was the idea that the game was back on-the mystery behind who was really pulling strings. We know they are going to die before the cranks even start pulling since we have already been shown the scene where Zeek finds pieces of their bodies. ![]() The question of if they are going to live to die. The problem is that the rest fails to add in the suspense that really brings on that unsettling feeling we know from the franchise. It was a promising start to what could have been even more horrifyingly concocted torture murders. In the first five or so minutes of Spiral, we are treated to our first gruesome death, including a detective ( Dan Petronijevic) either having his tongue ripped out or getting hit by a train. Instead, the main focus of the film teeters between Zeke’s issues with the police force and corruption among his fellow officers and the actual brutal murders taking place around him by the Jigsaw copycat.Ĭhris Rock and Max Minghella in Spiral: The Book of Saw If I had to pick a solid genre to throw this into, it would be police drama with a horror side. It pulls in elements from all of these without fully nailing down any of them. A thriller, a mystery, a police drama and a rebirth to the Saw franchise. ![]() After a string of police murders mysteriously connected to Jigsaw, Zeke must quickly uncover who is copycatting before the bodies continue to pile up. So when he goes undercover without the permission of his Captain Angie Garza ( Marisol Nichols), he is forced to learn how to be a team player by taking on a partner – William Schenk ( Max Minghella). He isn’t the most well-liked officer on the force after turning in a dirty cop. Spiral follows the story of Detective Zeke Banks ( Chris Rock), the estranged son of the previous police captain Marus ( Samuel L. RELATED: Check out more GGA movie reviews! It does have its moments, but the over-the-top dialogue and predictable plot twist make the film feel campy, a tad bit underwhelming and clearly not for everyone. But rather the second more campy horror films. So what does that mean for Spiral? Well, I liked it, but not because it was the first category like it tried to hype itself up to be. The truly terrifying ones that make you sleep with the lights on for days and the campy ones that make you laugh the entire way through. I want to preface this that I love horror movies of all kinds. DISCLAIMER: There are spoilers ahead for Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ Spiral: From the Book of Saw.
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