Saw 3 [Extreme Edition](2006 film)
[Official British and Irish DVD release]
Outstanding near mint condition throughout (DVD only played a couple of times).
This is the British and Irish ‘Extreme Edition’ with a tooth white case (the 3 teeth in the cover art relate to this being the third film in the original Saw franchise trilogy). This version is basically the same as the North American ‘Unrated DVD’ which includes more gore and is a few minutes longer than the original theatrical release (it also has a good range of Bonus Material). Whilst not quite as long as the Blu-ray only ‘Director's Cut’ the deleted scenes are still viewable, albeit separately as part of the Special Features NB. The Director’s Cut alternate ending is not present on this DVD though.
Originally bought from a high street retailer. Beware of fake DVDs.
[My ref: 9389701000 2]
Details
Aspect Ratio : 16:9 - 1.85:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : Unknown
Rated : Suitable for 18 years and over
Language : English
Package Dimensions : 18.8 x 13.6 x 1.6 cm; 80 Grams
Item model number : 9389701000 / VFD 01694 / LG93897 / 5060052412317
Director : Darren Lynn Bousman
Media Format : PAL
Run time : 1 hour and 50 minutes
Release date : 10 Sept. 2007
Actors : Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Angus Macfadyen, Bahar Soomekh, Donnie Wahlberg
Subtitles: : English
Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unknown (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Studio : Lions Gate Home Ent. UK Ltd
Producers : Daniel J. Heffner, Greg Copeland, Gregg Hoffman, James Wan, Jason Constantine
Writers : James Wan, Leigh Whannell
Number of discs : 1
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Customer reviews: 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,217 ratings)
Description
Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) returns in this gore-soaked sequel. After eluding the cops, psychopathic killer Jigsaw turns an abandoned warehouse on the edge of town into a gruesome torture chamber. Jigsaw's new protégée Amanda (Shawnee Smith) kidnaps a doctor who's forced to keep the evil master alive. Barely clinging to life, Jigsaw begins to carry out his gruesome plans for the doctor and another helpless victim.
Additional Info (copied from rear of case)
Suffering? You haven’t seen anything yet…
SAW III – Extreme Edition
Unseen! More shocks. More gore. More SAW!
In this Extreme Edition of Saw III, prepare for a truly terrifying experience from the master of cruelty. With extended scenes which have been seen before, Saw III Extreme Edition features more gore, more shocks, more Saw. Suffering? You definitely haven't seen anything yet.... Jigsaw has disappeared. Along with his new apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith), the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished.
While city detectives scramble to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlan (Bahar Soomekh) and Jeff Reinhart (Angus Macfadyen) are unaware that they are about to become the latest pawns on his vicious chessboard.
SPECIAL FEATURES / EXTRAS / BONUS MATERIAL
- The Traps of Saw 3
- The Details of Death – The props of Saw 3
- Darren’s Diary: Anatomy of a Director
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailers
- 3 Commentaries including Director, Writer and Producers.
Review(s)
If you’ve been following the devilish puzzles of the dastardly Jigsaw in the Saw series thus far, then you’ll know what to expect from this formulaic, yet agreeable third entry in the burgeoning franchise. Once again, we’re introduced to characters who initially appear to be random victims, who find themselves caught in ingenious, deadly traps. And once more, again, those traps come with difficult choices: death lies on one side, a fair bucketload of gore on the other.
This time though, Jigsaw lies on his deathbed, and his game involves a surgeon whose own life depends on keeping him alive. Naturally, there are a few added twists mixed in too, and while you’ll find no spoilers here, it’ll hardly be a revelation to declare that Saw III is reluctant to stray away from its familiar ground. This does have a significant downside, though. The original Saw had moments that were genuinely clever, that offset those other moments that were best squinted at behind your fingers. Saw III, though, reverses the balance, depending far more on schlock than it does clever plotting. It still works, and it works hard to tie itself into the previous two films, but the end result is still a diluted version of the first film.
With that in mind, Saw III is a worthwhile watch, and fans of both the series and genre are going to find many moments to enjoy. But those looking for a repeat of the original’s ingenuity won’t be so enamoured, although it does leave enough promise to ensure that the already-announced Saw IV will be worth keeping an eye out for. - Simon Brew