By Adann-Kennn Alexxandar
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“Seven Pounds” (Drama/Mystery: 2 hours, 3 minutes); Starring: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, and Barry Pepper; Director: Gabriele Muccino; Rated: PG-13 (Strong language, brief violence, sensuality and thematic elements)
Movie Review: IRS agent Ben Thomas (Smith) sets out to offer seven gifts for seven strangers. The reason is not immediately known, but Thomas is clearly searching for redemption for past mistakes.
While Smith gets better with each movie, his choice of screenplays sometimes fails to give him something to match his talents. He once again pairs up with Director Muccino, who worked with Smith in “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006). The pairing for “Seven Pounds” is not as good. “Seven Pounds” is convoluted and not in synch. The story is a haphazard tale, leaving audiences in limbo at multiple parts. However, it never fails to keep one’s interests, and the performances are above average. Smith delivers as usual. Several others of the cast also give great performances. Take your crying cloth of choice to this one — it tries to no avail to be a tearjerker.
Grade: C+ (Worth about 5.5 out of 7 pounds)
7 responses so far ↓
1 garrett04bg // Jan 2, 2009 at 11:24 am
I think that the movie is great. As usual Will Smith proves that he is great in playing various types of characters. I disagree with this review about leaving the audience in limbo. From the very beginning Smith’s plan is the leading question and as the movie reveal itself the idea becomes clear. Towards the end, the viewer has discovered Smith’s intentions and prepares for the tough end. Although for a short time Woody Harrelson deliveres a great performance.
2 coolkhush // Jan 6, 2009 at 8:08 am
im sure that the movie will be amazing as i havent yet watched coz its still gonna be realing in india thans a ton for sharing all the info u had im sure ill go n enjoy it even better ..
3 tishabridges // Jan 24, 2009 at 6:50 am
hey im sure it will do well coz even im waiting for it to release in india …….
4 coolkhush // Jan 31, 2009 at 1:07 am
i guess its already relesed in india so u must go n watch it ….
5 tishabridges // Feb 13, 2009 at 4:58 am
no the day is today its releasing today and im really excieted ………
6 jessica // Feb 17, 2009 at 10:18 am
i saw the movie and i was really touched by the story ….
7 coolkhush // Feb 23, 2009 at 5:39 am
ya i do agree with u it was an amazing movie ………….
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