SEVEN POUNDSMain Players: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, et al.
Calling the shots: Gabriele Muccino
Running time: 123mins
What's it about? An IRS agent with a tragic past and a fateful secret is on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives seven random strangers, who are all decent people in unfortunate circumstances.
What did I think? To give away any more of the plot will give away the movie so a short and sweet description this time. And much like the trailer, the first half of the movie is just as ambiguous and mysterious as it can get.
This movie is literally like a really good poker player. It plays its cards really close to its chest and you can’t tell what is really going on until it decides to show its hand. The beauty of it though, is that with its performances and direction, the intrigue is definitely there and you may not know what is going on exactly, but you know it’s big and so you’re dying to find out.
Everything leading up to the climax is built up and constructed so well, that once all is finally revealed, it is done so spectacularly well. It is both very touchingly and very satisfyingly.
Hollywood’s ‘Mr. Money-in-the-Bank’ Smith is back on his drama ground here, re-teaming with his “Pursuit of Happyness” director, he at times feels awkward but settles right in as the movie goes on. The supporting cast do a marvelous job also, particularly Rosario Dawson (her second time with Smith), who I’ve never seen in a better role than this. Woody and Barry Pepper also bring some experience and emotion to their roles as required.
Regular movie goers be warned. It’s not your typical movie. As I mentioned, in the first half of the movie not a whole lot is revealed. Like a 5000 piece jigsaw, the picture comes clearer slowly. Stay focused and you’ll enjoy the breakthrough. There is enough intrigue to keep you interested…I hope.
For those playing at home; yes, Will gets topless. Yes, he has a shower scene. And yes, he runs a lot. Three things he seems to always do in his movies lately.
It’s a step in a completely different direction from “Hancock” but it’s a good step. Stick with this movie to the end and it’s sure to reward you. I’m a Will Smith fan (but who isn’t?) so I may be slightly biased but I enjoyed this film.
80%
3 comments:
See Leicester Square Television for details of the UK Premiere of Seven Pounds
hey u still bloggin' nice.. man this movie didn't punch me like its suppose to .. maybe i should watch it again. but now i know what happens.. its a dilemma. guess i will just wait for a year a so then re visit this one. keep bloggin'
I don't think it's about "the punch", because you know something big is going to happen. it's more about whether you appreciate the build up, the mystery and how you feel about what he does/sacrifices. I loved it. A lot of people didn't. hahaha.
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