They just don’t make movies this good anymore. Based on a true story, The Pursuit of Happyness depicts the life of Chris Gardner, a man who’s life is pushed to the brink, but continues to fight because of the love for his son. The movie was very heartwarming and even brought a few tears to my eyes. Although I don’t have any children of my own, I can only imagine the pain a man feels when he cannot provide for his wife and children.

I give so much credit to Will Smith and his son Jaden for bringing their roles to life and putting so much emotion into them. This is easily Will’s best performance on the big screen and it really brought out another dimension to his acting. The story was very believable, and it didn’t seem overly dramatic at all. It really felt as if I was witnessing the life of Gardner.

This is definitely an add to the DVD collection. The message is so powerful and simple, yet so many people take it for granted. This film reminds us to appreciate life and all the things we DO have. It also sends a message of hope and demonstrates the power of love for a child. A truly inspirational film.

Synopsis:

A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he’s poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor.