Spiral: From the Book of Saw Story :-
Chris Rock’s reimagining of Saw feels like a moderately-budgeted Mountain Dew commercial where every character seems on the verge of uttering ‘dar ke aage jeet hai’ to their scene partner.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 6 August 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime, Horror, Mystery |
| Duration | 1h 30min |
| Cast | Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, Dan Petronijevic, Richard Zeppieri, Patrick McManus, Ali Johnson, Zoie Palmer, Dylan Roberts, K.C. Collins, Edie Inksetter, Nazneen Contractor, Thomas Mitchell, Carvin Winans, Leila Leigh, Chad Camilleri, Jerry Getty |
| Director | Darren Lynn Bousman |
| Writer | Josh Stolberg, Peter Goldfinger |
| Cinematography | Jordan Oram |
| Music | Charlie Clouser |
| Producer | Oren Koules, Mark Burg |
| Production | Twisted Pictures |
| Certificate | 16+ |
With garish direction, lackluster performances, and a disregard for its weighty themes, Spiral: From the Book of Saw misses the mark, failing to honor the legacy of the franchise while failing to captivate new audiences.
Spawned from an idea pitched by Chris Rock to Lionsgate, Spiral appears to incorporate discarded riffs from the comedian’s stand-up routines. Unfortunately, these elements fail to elevate the film beyond mediocrity.
Following a flamboyantly filmed opening scene, the film quickly devolves into a series of lackluster conversations and forced attempts at humor. Even before the plot gains momentum, the movie manages to alienate viewers with its moral missteps.
As the ninth installment in the Saw franchise, Spiral lacks the creative input of series creator James Wan and instead relies on Rock’s vision. While the transition from comedy to horror may seem unconventional, the film’s failure to commit to a consistent tone undermines its potential.
Despite its attempts to explore socio-political themes, Spiral feels restrained, focusing more on violence and swearing than meaningful commentary. In its final moments, the film descends into absurdity, abandoning any semblance of depth in favor of gratuitous torture scenes.
Ultimately, Spiral fails to deliver on its promise, leaving audiences questioning its purpose and relevance.
