Se7en Movie
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TAGLINES
Long is the way, and hard, that out of hell leads up to light.
Detective Somerset is looking for a way out. Detective David Mills is looking for a way in. Now, they're caught in a game with a price of sin is death.
Seven deadly sins. Seven ways to die.
Gluttony * Greed * Sloth * Envy * Wrath * Pride * Lust
Let he who is without sin try to survive
Earnest Hemingway once wrote, "The world is a fine place and worth fighting for." I believe the second part.
A film about two homicide detectives' desperate hunt for a serial killer who justifies his crimes as absolution for the world's ignorance of the Seven Deadly Sins. The movie takes us from the tortured remains of one victim to the next as the sociopathic "John Doe" sermonizes to Detectives Sommerset and Mills — one sin at a time. The sin of Gluttony comes first and the murderer's terrible capacity is graphically demonstrated in the dark and subdued tones characteristic of film noir. The seasoned and cultured Sommerset researches the Seven Deadly Sins in an effort to understand the killer's modus operandi while green Detective Mills scoffs at his efforts to get inside the mind of a killer...
| Brad Pitt | Detective David Mills |
| Morgan Freeman | Detective Lt. William Somerset |
| Gwyneth Paltrow | Tracy Mills |
| Kevin Spacey | Dead Man |
| R. Lee Ermey | Police Captain |
| Daniel Zacapa | Detective Taylor |
| John Cassini | Officer Davis |
| Bob Mack | Gluttony Victim |
| Peter Crombie | Dr. O'Neill |
| Reg E. Cathey | Coroner |
| George Christy | Workman |
| Endre Hules | Cab Driver |
| James H. Hawthorne | George, Library Night Guard |
| William Davidson | Library Guard |
| David Fincher |
8.50 out of 10 (142235 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Dark, uncompromising Hollywood shocker
posted on 24 Aug 2009SE7EN Aspect ratio: 2.39:1 (Super 35)Sound formats: Dolby Digital / SDDSOn the eve of retirement, a world-weary cop (Morgan Freeman) teams up with his younger replacement (Brad Pitt) in the hunt for a monstrous serial killer whose crimes are based on the seven deadly sins.Dark, gruesome shocker, with Freeman as a burnt-out cop struggling to make sense of the horrors he has witnessed during his long career, and Pitt as a headstrong character whose flaws lead to a devastating climactic 'twist'. The drama unfolds in an unnamed city where goodness and mercy have surrendered to human apathy, allowing a killer to fester unnoticed, until his monstrous scheme overwhelms the central characters. Andrew Kevin Walker's ingenious script works both as a police procedural and as an examination of society's moral vacuum, though the downbeat ending may strike some as too neat and cynical for its own good. The movie is quite shocking in places - the killing derived from the sin of 'lust' is particularly degrading - though it's also quite playful in its own twisted fashion (note, for instance, how the constant rainfall surrenders to bright sunlight for the horrific finale), and Darius Khondji's elegant widescreen cinematography belies the movie's grim subject matter. A triumph for director David Fincher (following the misguided ALIEN³), this is as close as 1990's Hollywood ever came to a 'daring' mainstream blockbuster, and nervous viewers are urged to avoid at all costs.
Top 10 Greatest Film Ever? For Definite!
posted on 24 Aug 2009What we have is is why cinema was created. To take you and entertain you and to create emotions... and this along with what I call breathtaking acting, is what Se7en is all about.Bradd Pitt is his 2nd best acted film (1st being Kalifornia)... and Morgan Freeman being his usual outstanding self.The standout for this film is it's incredible atmosphere... dark, dingy streets, pouring with rain 24/7, dirty bulding and people... perfect for a nutt case serial killer to "punish" people...Also, it's the only film I can remember that is disgusting/shocking without actually showing anything... you don't see any of the murders take place so it doesn't just turn into some run of the mill slasher film etc.
Perhaps America's Best Suspense Film Ever!
posted on 12 Aug 2009Maybe I will shoot myself for saying that one day. It might even be possible I will want to take those words back when I finish this review.
Still, at this particular moment I cannot think of an American Suspense Thriller that has ever been as beautiful and compelling as this unique serial-crime drama.
Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman are both amazing and play well off of one another, Freeman especially. Gwyneth Paltrow does a brilliant job with her brief stint in the film. Kevin Spacey's portrayal of John Doe is uncompromisingly haunting and utterly disturbing. This all wrapped up with, what at the time was the most courageous ending in years.Se7en: "10 crows be-headed out of 10"
It's not Raymond Chandler's Simple Art of Murder
posted on 09 Aug 2009mild spoilers here regarding this movie and "Strangers on a train" and "Psycho"It alway bothers me when things in movies get too complicated and unrealistic. Maybe that's not the point if you are doing a "comment on our society" as someone stated here, but to me it matters when you are trying to do a crime mystery / thriller. I didn't get thrilled, so I did not like that movie. As Chandler wrote it in an essay, if you want to kill somebody, you don't train a snake to sneak into a closed chamber to bite the victim, you don't dress up in a costume (see Edgar Wallace), you don't invite ten people to a remote castle just to kill 'em one by one (Christie). No you simple ambush the victim and kill him in a dark back road or like Hitch did it in "Strangers on a train" on that island or the killing of Arbogast in Psycho (yes I know there was a dress involved).This movie was clearly made before C.S.I. hit the screen. Heck, this movie was made before they invented witnesses or anything else which would be a challenge to the killer, like being seen when he stalks his victims by a neighbor or something... He just enters the apartments of these people like he owns their places and then kills 'em in the most complicated way just to create the effect. And he gets away every time. He's a genius, he's better than Arsène Lupin, better even than Keyser Soze, better than the Joker, you name it. Make your comments on society and do a movie like "American History X". Make a thriller - do it Hitchcock-Chandler-style. But is it just me and old Raymond who prefer it that way??4/10 Macaulay J. Connor
A great Crime Thriller
posted on 06 Aug 2009SevenDIRECTION 90% Very good and scary.ACTING 85% Could have been more emotionally during the movie, but achieved this in the ending somewhat.EDITING/SPECIAL EFFECTS 92% If you like looking at dead decapitate bodies, your birthday has come early!PLOT 85% A serial killer is on the loose with the mind to teach people a lesson about the seven deadly sins. But some lessons are hard to learn if you make things too personal! STRONG WORDS AND VIOLENCE ETC 96% The scenes may make you feel sick and the language doesn't help either.MUSIC 45% Will your ears notice this as your eyes are in gore heaven?SOUND 67% Natural and scary perhaps?HOOKABILITY 86% Depends upon if you can handle the case of investigating dead bodies.LASTABILITY 93% The urge to get to the bottom of this case is very strong, but don't get yourself too involved personally.OVERALL 89% A great crime thriller, but not for the faint hearted!
Master Crafted Modern Thriller
posted on 25 Jul 2009"There are seven deadly sins captain, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, pride, lust and envy. Seven."A killer is on the loose in the Unnamed City and they are using the seven deadly sins as their MO. Two cops are assigned to investigate, Sommerset a world weary cop, soon to retire, and Mills an experienced investigator, but new to this city and its ways. Its an old combo, but Fincher makes it work, and work well.Pitt in my opinion is at his best here. He portrays a very believable cop (at least in my experience) dedicated and not too cultured. Freeman, while playing the intellectual-about-to-retire cop Sommerset, brings forth great presence to the movie, the calm ying to Mills raging yang (or is it the other way round?)Some of the most disturbing aspects of this movie, are not those which we see, but those which we are left to think about. The killer's reasoning behind the murders almost makes it justified, perhaps the most disturbing aspect of all.The action sequences are all realistic and believable(well, as good as it gets in Hollywood anyway). The constant rain, the dilapidated sets, unique camera angles, innovative film processing and a oppressive soundtrack make Se7en a complete indulgence of the senses.As for the ending, it has to be seen to be believed.This movie will scar, but then, isn't that what good thrillers do?
As terrifying as it is brilliant! This is a disturbing, wonderful and morbidly shocking thriller not to be missed! ****spoiler****
posted on 25 Jul 2009This is David Fincher's best film (out of 5). This is just such an excellent thriller. One of the best points of this film is Fincher's supurb and stylish directing making him the next Tarantino. Even though I think Tarantino (Quentin) is a better director, Fincher has more stylish camera angles and great flashy cinematography. The story is very dark, and only for the very strong-stomached. Do not, and I'll repeat, DO NOT WATCH THIS WHILE YOU EAT! DO NOT WATCH THIS WHILE YOU EAT! The premise is about a smart-mouthed, cocky young cop (Brad Pitt) who gets assigned to work with a smart, veteran cop (Morgan Freeman) on a case where the killer is basing murders on the seven deadly sins - 1) Gluttony 2) Greed 3) Sloth 4) Lust 5) Pride 6) Envy 7) Wrath. The killer ends up being none other than Keyser Soze himself, Kevin Spacey! Kevin Spacey gives another excellent performance that should be remembered as one of his best! The story is paced well, the ending is interesting, the acting is great, I love this movie! I recommend this film to anyone who loves scary thrillers and has a thing for violent, gritty, graphic and frightening crime scene investigations! Grade: A-
Brilliant neo-noir with incredible cinematography and a gut-wrenching climax.
posted on 25 Jul 2009I love "Se7en". It's captivating, horrifically repulsive, thought provoking, and violently thrilling. Fincher's style creates a foreboding and appealing atmosphere that makes you HAVE to look, even if mounting tension and repulsion would compel you to do otherwise. Fincher shows you some very disturbing, bloody things in this film, but he pulls back and uses implication rather than illustration at the perfect times. The climax is incredible in its ability to effect you, forcing you to be introspective about what you would do in the character at center stage's position. Few films have engaged me emotionally and mentally in such a way.
Not gory!
posted on 22 Jul 2009When you ask people about this movie, most of them will tell you that it is 'soooo gory'. Well, it's not! In fact most of the horror (except for the guy on the bed) is not visible on screen, it's created in your head. You never see a murder or any violence. You just see the crime scene or even only a photograph of the 'weapon' and then you reconstruct what happened in your mind. And this is what makes it so frightening because this way the horror is perfectly adapted to your very own fears. But this is just another genuine aspect of this truly outstanding thriller. Everything else also fits together just perfectly: the story, the acting (even Brad Pitt!), the design, the atmosphere and the cinematography. And the ending... well it's brilliant, surprising, hopeless and most important consistent.Seven is simply the perfect movie - 10/10
Enter the mind of a serial killer
posted on 22 Jul 2009warning:if you choose to watch this movie,know that you will enter on a dark and twisted journey.David Fincher directs this film,which concerns a serial killer who executes people,using the seven deadly sins as justification.though there are some horrific and graphic images here,there real genius of this movie is it's implied horror.this movie will leave you with an impact long after the end credits have rolled.David Fincher directs this intense psychological suspense thriller.Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt play two detectives on the trail of the killer.Freeman plays veteran Detective Lt. William Somerset,on the verge of retirement,after this case.Pitt plays rookie detective Detective David Mills.Kevin Spacey also stars in a powerful performance that is mesmerizing.this is one of the best movies of this genre i have seen so far.if you are not affected by this movie,i'd be surprised.for me,Se7en is easily a 10/10
A graphic film, that stays with ya 4 a while
posted on 01 Jul 2009This movie was extremely powerful, scary, well-written, and extremely well acted. But I must warn, some of the aftermaths are quite graphic and may not be suitable for the squeamish. 9 out of 10. Rated R for graphic aftermaths of murders, some violence, and strong language.
How about an Ass Stinging Sensation
posted on 01 Jul 2009Dude... this movie made me go back to the store and ask for a refund.. not for the $3.50 I paid to rent it.. but for the 2 hours of my LIFE that it cost me. You people are killing me.. Yes, I'm talking about you. Each and every one of you that said "Yeah, it's a really good movie" and then refused to watch it with me. It's horrible.. don't be afraid to say it. Morgan Freeman is a god. Sure, maybe if I was a chick (or a gay dude) I'd think Brad Pitt is a Hattie.. but give me a break. I can't remember the last time I invested this much of my life in WANTING to see a movie and later, wishing I had gone for a drive with Thelma and Louise. If you haven't seen it yet, go rent the Matrix. Sure Keanu Reeves sucks, but at least you know what you're paying for... --SirX
Moody, atmospheric action/thriller
posted on 25 Jun 2009Very good thriller, in spite of Gwyneth Paltrow's involvement.I generally detest Gwyneth Paltrow in everything she's done. I can't abide her presence and it is my personal opinion that she suffers from a total lack of talent. However, Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt pull this one completely out of the wastebasket, dusts it off, and sets it back on the shelf.The story is very telling, the performances are completely professional, the set designs are inspired, and the whole production is darkly and eerily executed.You can, however, see Mr. Pitt's character from 12 Monkeys in his character in this movie, as they were filmed very close to one another.You can see some of the schizophrenic mannerisms exhibited here, which in no way draws from the character, nor does it draw from the finished product. I found it rather endearing, in fact, as I enjoyed 12 Monkeys very much.Freeman and Pitt work together quite well, after a slow and faltering acceptance of one another, to lead you down the road which takes you into the dark and noisome mind of a killer.All in all, not a bad movie. I'm very grateful that Ms. Paltrow's part was small and almost inconsequential.I've just one question, though. What is with the fascination with Christian legend, of late? There are thousands of ancient civilizations out there which worshiped thousands of gods/goddesses.What is with this Christian obsession? While this is an original screenplay, with creative and unique elements, due to its Christian elements, it gets thrown right in with about a hundred other movies of this type.It rates a 8.1/10 from...the Fiend :.
Morgan Freeman, another Zodiac killer detective
posted on 19 Jun 2009In this analysis the number system based on 12 using 7 is analyzed as symbolic under the Christian Orthodox faith. This case deals with visual-audio signals used by a serial killer professing to be a judge of 7 deadly sins. By his judgment actor Kevin Spacey plays the role of the executioner.What does 7 really mean from the Bible. The 7 Churches of Ephesus in Persia were well known during the time of Jesus Christ in the Middle East. Does 7 really have a symbolic notion underlying a meaning that is a numeration of sins recognized by the Chatholic faith that are meant have no other judgment but death by the nature of that sin, and carnation.Judgement of life questions the essence of spiritual energy that for Roman Catholics is the Holy Spirit. As for philosophy of science we are determined to have free will or determination to act. This is the duality of Jesus Christ where people are utilized due to the essence of the Holy Spirit from the father for political science and administration of justice. Thus, the motives of actor Kevin Spacey in this film as analyzed by actor Morgan Freeman as a detective are based on a catalog of environmental stress over time that manifests itself as becoming a good judge of people. The climax ending is the truth to the plot of Seven, that actor Kevin Spacey is his own Jesus Christ with the above understanding of an Orthodox viewpoint and mundane references to numerous accounts of how the number seven is used in the Holy Bible.I question the plot of this film based on the use of numbers as with other television shows such as the Electric Company from Public Broacasting System (PBS), and Himitsu Setai Goranger. As based on natural science theory and philosophy of science as the Freemansons utilized history and great minds to create new technology they manipulated numbers. Other than for analysis key historic dates were 1717 and 1919. I think an argument can be made as much as why the number seven is a focal point but of little value in the Holy Bible as numbers are used by Freemasons to establish brotherhood, or occult.Personally I would like to see the actor Morgan Freeman and actor James Earl Jones appear in a film plot as wise men traveling to see the Emperial Chinese family of the Han Dynasty for information to save their people. As found by the valuable silk road into Africa, where the stars are used with ancient astrology. They in turn exchange stolen information about an Egyptian djed.
GREAT
posted on 04 Jun 2009I first saw this movie when it came out in 1996 it was a great suspense movie. I saw it again on Video and I must say it is right up there with Silence Of The Lambs as the best movie of that genre.
The direction by Fincher is Fantastic.The ending will make you think long after the movie has ended.I have read a few who hated this movie and I really cannot see why.
Great suspense, even with a give away ending.
posted on 01 Jun 2009Spoiler, don't read if you don't want.I really feel that this movie shows some of the best progression (the only time it isn't raining is the final scene) and individual scenes (shot of Pitt and Freeman pensive after the LUST interview) that I have ever seen. The characters were very well developed, and perfectly foiled-Somerset being very particular about everything and Mills keeping his ties tied after he takes them off, to name one. All actors are dead on and couldn't be better. The best part of all is that even though I guessed the ending as soon as Doe reveled his plea and plan with Mills and Somerset, I could still not loose interest. Yes, I knew what was going to happen, but the film is just so good that I stayed with it.The only thing that really keeps this movie down is that Mills knew he was going into a very high risk situation for the final scene, but did not even try to see his wife before he left. The character was developed to show that he loved her, and she didn't even have a job to be busy! There is no reason for him not to have seen her before he left. Because of this gigantic plot hole, I cannot rate this above an 8. If he was developed to not show his love for her, and the ending was the same, I think it would have been better (Plot and Emotion).
Harrowing, gripping, utterly downbeat film.
posted on 29 May 2009I've seen Se7en twice, the second time because it was on when I was flipping channels. This film is absolutely brilliant, and it's difficult to think of a single misstep.But it's not a film to enjoy; I think there's only one even vaguely upbeat scene in the film, there mostly to provide the necessary contrast with the awesome finale. The rest of the time it portrays the police inhabiting a city where it continually rains, where anyone could be indescribably evil, and where it takes the exceptionally twisted acts of the serial killer to shock the police.Plaudits should go to everyone involved, with praise being heaped on Freeman, Pitt and Spacey. But the loudest applause should be reserved for the writer and director, Andrew Kevin Walker and David Fincher, for turning out such a masterpiece. Even the producers deserve some credit, for having the faith not to slap on a smiley happy ending, as is de rigeur in too many of the current confections being churned out of Hollywood.See this film. You may well not enjoy it, you might not sleep too soundly afterwards, but it's worth it, to see one of the greatest films of recent years.
Dark and glorious.
posted on 24 Aug 2009I think this is a fabulous film, a sort of gothic fairytale for the end of the 20th century.In a way, this shows what Alien 3 could have been, if Fox had had the courage to let Fincher have his way. It looks wonderful, the city is an evil presence in itself, and is intelligently scripted and acted. What impresses me most, however, is that the film has the courage of its convictions.It's horribly logical; we know how it's going to end, but we don't want things to turn out that way. The film, unusually for mainstream Hollywood product, doesn't cop out and give us a happy ending - it gives us the ending it has to have.