Seven Pounds (Theaters)

The Pursuit of Happyness was such a huge success that it didn’t surprise me when I found out Will Smith would be teaming up with director Gabriele Muccino for a second run at the box office.

Although Seven Pounds started out fairly slow and had a few obscure scenes, as it progressed and unraveled itself it turned out to be an excellent film that most moviegoers will not easily forget.

The cast was really what made this film work. Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Barry Pepper and Woody Harrelson all put on outstanding performances in this feature and it would actually surprise me if Seven Pounds were not nominated for several awards by the start of the new year.

I’d would have liked to go a little more into depth with the storyline, but I think I would give away a little too much and ruin the film for alot of readers here. The secretive and ambiguous nature of this film definitely was the reason why it was so special for me and I’m sure its will be that way for others who have yet to see it.

On a final note, just be sure to bring alot of tissue if you decide to catch this in theaters. I won’t say much except that the film definitely toys with your emotions and its definitely a film to be viewed with a spouse or significant other.

Synopsis:

Academy Award nominee Will Smith reunites with the director and producers of The Pursuit of Happyness for this emotional drama concerning an IRS agent whose quest for redemption is unexpectedly complicated after he inadvertently falls in love. Ben Thomas is an IRS agent with a fateful secret. Assuming the identity of his younger brother, Ben sets out in search of redemption. Instead, Ben discovers true love while forever changing the lives of seven complete strangers. Woody Harrelson, Rosario Dawson, Michael Ealy, and Barry Pepper co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide