![]() That was not fun to see, and I believe that it could have had more improvement. The trap scenes were neat but kept being cut off by transitions to other scenes then cuts returning to the traps. With a runtime of an hour and a half, it does not come off as short, but for what it’s worth, the script could have a bit more substance. This time, the cast and crew of the movie make clear which character takes the shots, which I thought was done well. ![]() Final ThoughtsĪs is the case with the previous Saw films, Spiral ends with a twist. Minghella does good as Rock’s rookie partner character, but I would have liked to see him executed better. However, I would have loved to see her character fleshed out (as opposed to the literal flesh and blood she sheds). Whenever I saw her on-screen, I was just awe-struck. Most of the female characters are dedicated to supporting roles or smaller appearances, leaving us with Nichols’s Captain Garza. Rock and Jackson have two or three comedic moments, but for the most part, all of the characters know to keep the story serious. The film makes sure to focus solely on Rock’s character and performance, who proves to work well outside of comedy. Performancesįor those who think Jackson’s appearance steals the spotlight with his use of “motherfucker,” that is not so. Jackson (left), Chris Rock (right), and director Darren Lynn Bousman (middle). A behind-the-scenes look at ‘Spiral’ featuring Samuel L. Additionally, the soundtrack is good and gives a flavor to the film that the previous ones did not have. Jordan Oram has lovely cinematography in the movie, which to me seemed more organic than the franchise’s predecessors. The narrative provides a good story about the consequences of police corruption, reflecting the political state of the world today. The film is not just about blood, gore, and testing individuals who have done wrong. Their experiences in horror and meaningful storytelling are a good combination for the final product that is Spiral. Both have also written for the Avatar: The Last Airbender series, along with Sorority Row and Pirahna. Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger serve as the film’s writers, with the former having worked previously on Jigsaw. I watched Saw II to IV before and loved the stories they had to tell, so Spiral felt successful as well. Not just that, but there is only one female character with a sizeable role, making everything about the men.ĭarren Lynn Bousman returns to the director’s chair and does some great work here. Although, I would argue that there are just not enough kills in the story. If you thought it would be difficult for the franchise to find new traps for its victims, then you are mistaken. ![]() Jackson plays Marcus Banks, while Marisol Nichols plays police captain Angie Garza. In the process, Banks finds himself at the center of the killer’s games and discovers the truth about those around him. Together, they resolve to investigate murders executed by a Jigsaw copycat killer. Working in his father’s shadow, police detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) takes on a rookie partner, William Schenk (Max Minghella). Marisol Nichols (left) and Chris Rock (right) in Darren Lynn Bousman’s ‘Spiral.’ Plot Summary Minor spoilers are ahead for those who have not seen the film. As the film’s subtitle suggests, the plot takes a page from Saw‘s book and contains elements of a Saw movie. While 2017’s Jigsaw held its own positives and negatives, Spiral veers into a new direction with a new story taking place in the Jigsaw Killer’s world. After three and a half years, the Saw franchise might just be redeemed.
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