Seven Pounds Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES PLOT SUMMARY
An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.
| Ivan Angulo | Connie's boy |
| William Behlendorf | Choir singer |
| David Burrus | Boy |
| Skoti Collins | Parent |
| Connor Cruise | Young Ben |
| Geoffrey Gould | Social Services worker |
| Tim Kelleher | Stewart Goodman |
| Mark Newsom | ER Security Guard |
| Joe Nunez | Larry |
| Terrance Thomas | Choir Boy |
| Will Smith | Ben Thomas |
| Bill Smitrovich | George |
| Michael Spellman | Elevator Doctor |
| Steve Tom | Ben's Doctor |
| Gabriele Muccino |
7.60 out of 10 (24050 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Simply, WOW !
posted on 30 Aug 2009This movie is one of the best films i have ever watched by far. The direction of the film along with the acting was simply world class. It's an emotional roller-coaster. Yes it is slow, yes it gets a little boring, but whilst your watching the movie your always taking in the story line and my does the movie make up for it in the last 30 minutes when the jigsaw is put together and the full plot is revealed. I think this movie is actually better than The Pursuit Of Happiness which most will know was also a very good film. Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy and Barry Pepper all deserve awards with there 10 out of 10 performances. This movie for me is a must see, i am still actually getting over the film as it quite simply blew me away.10/10 easy
This is a must see. Unexpected story line...
posted on 30 Aug 2009This is a must see. Unexpected story line. One of the best I've seen of all Will Smith's movies. Slow, but you have to be patient as the story doesn't scream, it whispers. "Seven Pounds" reminds of our own humanity and sends a thoughtful message. It will depend on your outlook as to whether this is an emotionally powerful film or sappy and manipulative. It is a long movie though. It clocks in at two hours and the whole point of the film is the mystery, the reveal and the denouement. The thing is if you have half a brain you'll figure out the "what he's doing" part of the mystery VERY early on - and from there it will seem like it's being dragged out for who the director must assume are the less bright members of the audience.
Awful
posted on 30 Aug 2009This movie is one of the worst films i've ever seen.... and considering I, Robot that's saying allot! Will Smith once again tries WAY too hard for an Oscar nomination and in doing so simply creates an uninteresting and annoying character. He seems to fail to realise that this is not the silent film era anymore and simply pulling a sad depressed face is not enough to get critical acclaim in this day and age. Rosario Dawson, funnily enough, puts in a great performance and Smith's blandness simply adds to her characters appeal, making her look rather good. The plot needs to be concentrated on and still makes no sense and nothing seems to happen. By the end of the film i was thinking both "that was painful" and "is that it?" If you've seen Pursuit of Happiness then there is no need to waste your precious time with this Smith mobile. Waste of money!!
More than sweet
posted on 30 Aug 2009What's wrong with this film? Can't think of anything.Wonderful writing directing, editing, acting....The power of film is in the collaborative synergy and this piece is the essence of the art form.An absolute wow of a film.You won't want to say, "This actor or this director or this designer..." You will want to say (somewhat quietly at first) "Bravo" and "Bravo" -- and then you'll want to stand up and shout "BRAVO!!"Lovely (and they absolutely stuck the dismount) Thank you
Simply Beautiful
posted on 28 Aug 2009This is the first time I have ever posted. I saw this movie and it made me want to post. IT seems Seven Pounds is getting a lot of negative press and I felt like I need to do my part to let some people know that this movie is SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! For me, this was a rare movie that stays with you. I found everything about this movie beautiful..the acting, the music, the directing and especially the beautiful story. A story of giving..sacrifice with purpose. I am not the biggest Will Smith fan, but I must say that his performance for me was ASTOUNDING. I felt his pain and was moved by what his character was doing. This is not a easy story to tell in 2hrs and I think they did a really fantastic job. This movie will not be for everyone...it moves slowly and may be confusing..until you figure it out...then the reality of his purpose will crush you emotionally and at the same time it is so beautiful....SWEET PAIN (it did for me anyway)....Seven Pounds is a wonderful movie that will stay with you long into the night and next day.....Thanks
Predictable penance, yet phenomenal performances
posted on 28 Aug 2009My wife and I sat to watch Seven Pounds and within a few minutes, I was able to predict the beginning, middle, and end. Of course, some minor details were not within my crystal ball, but the movie quickly became proof that trailers are giving away far too much of the story. Even still, I sat with the intent of providing Smith with my undivided attention.In fine fashion, Will Smith puts forth a performance worth of an Oscar, Rosario Dawson was phenomenal, Woody was completely believable, and Barry Pepper delivered in a way that seems to be all his own. I knew what was going to happen. I knew why it was going to happen. I knew that predictability could be derived from the title alone. Even with that in mind, I watched the movie, was taken aback at how well each part was performed, and I cried.The depth of this movie and the interpersonal connections made between characters sucks you into their world. While a perceptive person knows what must happen to fulfill the story's needs, he or she will find hope for a situation otherwise. The connection made between Smith and Dawson is one that rivals Romeo and Juliet under completely different circumstances.If you have not seen this movie, you are missing out. If you've seen it, but did not like it then you should watch it again and pay attention the next time.This movie is fantastic far beyond the plot line. The cast pulled a mediocre story together in a way that could not be done as well by anyone else in the industry. Smith, Dawson, Harrelson and Pepper deserve awards that have not even been invented yet. Well done, lady and gentlemen.
Hardly believable....
posted on 26 Aug 2009While I thought this movie was well acted, the ending was hardly believable. As an Australian I can tell you all that being stung by a box jellyfish kills you in about 3 minutes. You actually have a cardiac arrest and the toxin spreads throughout your whole body. How then would Will Smith's character been able to have his organs removed and then donated to the chosen few. His heart for instance would have been damaged etc.. Also there is the tiny matter of actually dying in a hospital so you can have your vital organs retrieved. Not dying in a motel room. Not enough time. The makers of this movie should have gotten their facts right before even contemplating having this sort of ending. This could only happen in the good old USA!! Bit of a "fairy tale" if you ask me!!
Don't Be Sad Will, Hancock was Good!!
posted on 24 Aug 2009Wow! It finally happened, a major misfire for Mr. Smith. I am sure this looked like an almost sure Oscar on paper, but I'm afraid the finished product is far from award worthy. I have to say that I like Will Smith and I usually support his decisions, but this one is just dull & weird & plain old bad. It seems to me that "The Pursuit of Happiness" gave Will a Taste of Serious Recognition, and he liked it, which probably explains his decision to make "Seven Pounds". Not recommended at all, but if you must see it, wait for the cheap theaters or DVD. Will Smith is still likable, even in this completely unlikable movie, although you can practically see the "Acting Gears" in motion when you look at his face. Note to Will, you were great in TPOH & Ali, unbelievably great in "Six Degrees..." You don't have to do any "Serious" or "Message" movies like this one to get recognition.
Loved it
posted on 24 Aug 2009Despite what the critics are saying I went and saw this film. It was wonderful;however, I don't agree entirely with Ben(Will Smith)'s purpose. This movie is very moving. Lets just say this my husband cried. It is one of those movies that you have to think the whole way through because it doesn't clue you in on what is going on until close to the end. I love those kinds of movies though. It will leave you with some questions but that isn't really a bad thing. Will Smith is great in this movie (even thought it looks like he is about to cry the whole movie). I really loved the interesting ending. It was very original. This movie kind of reminds me of BiGFish. Not the plot really but the way you don't really get the movie until the end. Go SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seven Mysteries in the Fabric
posted on 24 Aug 2009I was lucky. I came to this knowing nothing about it. For some odd reason, I had avoided the press and those trailers that tell you the whole story.As a result, I was able to simply flow with the story, the way the writer intended, not knowing what was coming next. I had the full mystery, that complex of mysteries that were set out for us. I found the writing amazingly deep. Sure, there are what would be called deep themes: love, redemption and both in novel forms. But its the way the thing is unfolded for us that I find so special. Will Smith does not annoy me. He's a sort of everyman token, like Jimmy Stewart, or better: Fred MacMurray. He does well enough. His true value here was in discovering the story and assembling the team, a competent enough team. The story is by itself enough for me to recommend this to you.The cinematic treatment is something else though. It could have been magnificent. It could have been eviscerating; it could have encircled your heart. There were lots of hooks, written in simply for the camera. That business with the jellyfish is a visual setup, smoky and translucent. The concept of the auditor, who "sees through." the idea of the communication (via texting) that leads to disaster — the message gone wrong. The idea of love as a bodily giving. The notion of brotherhood allowed via waiting outside.These are the things that cinema was invented for. It has been ready for material like this for eons. Someone needs to transplant this in a stronger body. Someone needs to be the embossed printer.Ted's Evaluation -- 3 of 3: Worth watching.
What a movie
posted on 24 Aug 2009When its DVD was released i came to market and bought it. And i think my money was on right way as i expected before buying it. Awesome movie what else i can say for Will Smith, He's been an awesome actor like always whether in actions movies or serious. Always he gives a record braking performance. I think this is the movie after August Rush which makes a person cry while watching it. The way the director described the story was really awesome. His previous life and his new life in movie was correctly elaborated to the audience. Even i could not find any fault in the story or the way they shoot it. I think its DVD should be a household because this will be really a nice thing for your collection. It is not the movie which needs pop-corns for enjoyment, this is the movie which let the audience learn a lesson. now what is the lesson you can see that while watching. And i advise those people who are movie critics please watch this if you could find any criticism about this movie then please talk to me.
Good movie, Touching but looks a bit made up
posted on 24 Aug 2009Had many emotional moments but near the end they all seemed too made up. Will smith is not disappointing. But the character he portrays is a bit limited shall we say. The girl Does pretty good. If you think about everything yes it could happen like that.But would it. (disregarding the jellyfish affecting heart etc I'm talking about rationalizing human actions of the roles here). In short the movie was good, entertaining and emotional but seemed a bit made up(not very unrealistic but you could see that this scene was made to make you cry that one was there to show how nice a guy will smith was etc) Will Smith should try a bit less obviously to get an Oscar. :-)spoilers belowAs per my knowledge it is wrong (utterly) for the receiver of the heart to know of the donor. It is even wrong for Will smith to determine the fate of the girl. What if she didn't like the blind guy for some funny reason.I really enjoyed the movie and the emotion but what was left at the end was A bit like Carson Clay's movie in Mr Beans Holiday. It looked too much like it was targeting an Oscar (Like an overambitious kid putting his hand up at every opportunity to answer a question). Will Smith should seriously consider playing human roles again (as opposed to his god roles here and in I'm legend etc ) He has too much talent to be wasted in situations like this.
best film I've ever seen
posted on 24 Aug 2009Even after reading most peoples comments, it brought back the feelings of this truly amazing film. I've never written a comment on here before but after watching this film it simply filled my heart with so much emotion that i never thought I had. i couldn't stop thinking about it for days after. I watched it the second time with my girlfriend and i felt bit bad for letting her watch it as I've never seen her look so upset, but she was also left feeling with so much joy and thats what this film is all about, i felt like i gave her a gift. The last time a film made me feel like this is 'The Champ' but this film is going to be on my top 10 list for...FOREVER.
Average film that gives away its premise in the first scene
posted on 22 Aug 2009Will Smith teams up with his Pursuit of Happiness director and delivers a similar type of movie. Smith is an unusual actor whereby he has successfully thrown off his glib Fresh Prince persona but yet can flick between the likes of Hancock/MIB to more serious fare like Ali or this one.Whatever you say about him though - he is a good actor.I started to read the review of this film in Total Film magazine a while back but the first paragraph of the review went something like this: "The best way to see a film like Seven Pounds is to go into it with as little knowledge about it as possible. The makers have asked all reviewers / cinema-goers etc. to not give away the ending. If you are planning on seeing this film - stop reading now." So I did....and went in blind...Did the tactic work? Yes and no.The very first scene involved a distressed-looking Smith making a 911 call reporting his own suicide. From then it transgressed a little into a confusing mish-mash of certain scenes/situations....but nothing you don't figure out within 20 minutes... I ain't the greatest at figuring out things but I figured out the ending after 20 minutes and then started to think there must be a twist at the finale - which the magazine review alluded to...I watched the whole film trying desperately in my head to figure out a way to "twist" this...but I could not.... I get to the end of the movie and guess what? - yep - no twist. Nothing. It was obvious from the very first scene what was going to happen. Boy was I disappointed.I won't go into the details here just in case you are thinking of seeing this movie - but if I copped it early - I'm sure you will too. Now don't get me wrong here - I still enjoyed the film but I had built it up so much inside my own head that I ultimately felt left down.As for the film itself - Smith plays a strange character - but plays him well. He is very watchable and does the best he can with what he's got. The script makes his character out to be a good guy in the end so it is hard not to like the guy and that certainly helps. But Smith is big and good enough these days to handle all that.However, the film is not without its clichés - Smith is a big, successful business man who has it all and then manages to lose it all ...HOW MANY TIMES HAVE WE SEEN THAT SCENARIO???? Throw in the doomed love affair, sick kids, blind man, slow-mo car crashes, flashbacks etc. and you get the idea. Not that I can knock this too much - after all the director has to tell the story so he needs tools....but I felt some of it could have been moved along a bit (it is extremely slow in parts) and others done in a fresher way.It is not a bad film by any means.....but could it have been better? Probably. It reminded me so much of 21 Grams....that type of disparate, seemingly non-connected events but all leading to an uplifting finale - of sorts.7/10
Overweight
posted on 20 Aug 2009As a film critic, writer, enthusiast, what have you, I always find it somewhat tricky to write about a film that goes through such painstaking measures in its marketing campaign to keep its plot ambiguous. I can never figure out how to talk about the film while somehow not really talking about the film at all. This is because I hate giving things away and apparently, so does director, Gabriele Muccino. For the first half of the Italian director's latest Hollywood offering, SEVEN POUNDS, he drags his heels in the dirt, desperately concealing the plot in some failed attempt at being unconventional. For audiences who have been teased long enough with the trailer, being taunted once they've already paid for the answers will not go over well. There is a difference between natural intrigue and playing dramatic mind games with the viewer, intentional or not. When it comes to secrets, the important ones are kept without anyone knowing they even exist. Muccino almost seems to be having too much twisted fun dangling this seven pound carrot in my face. And by the time he gives you a bite, you're not hungry anymore.After successfully pairing with star, Will Smith, two years ago with THE PURSUIT OF Happiness, Muccino goes for a second round. Muccino works very well with Smith, pulling hard, internal emotions out of one of the most accessible stars in Hollywood history. Smith knows this and it was no surprise to hear they were reteaming. It would seem that Smith makes most of his film decisions these days by choosing characters that are challenging and complicated. I commend him for this and think that, for the most part, he is successful in his evndeavors. However, Smith cannot completely control how his performance ends up shaping the films he is in. In SEVEN POUNDS, Smith gives a range of emotions – from angry and bitter to gracious and generous. He is always convincing but Muccino takes Smith's performance and breaks it into so many non-sequential pieces that the energy needed to piece them all together leaves no energy left over to appreciate the whole.SEVEN POUNDS does have one saving grace though and her name is Rosario Dawson. Dawson plays Emily Posa, a young woman with a heart condition and very little time left to live. She also owes an obscene amount of money to the American government. In steps Smith as Ben Thomas, an I.R.S. representative who seems more concerned with Emily's health issues than her back taxes. Inexplicably, they begin to spend significant time with each other. By the time this happens in the film, you can pretty much figure out what all the fuss is about but their interaction is so intriguing that it becomes a very welcome distraction. Their time together is oddly intriguing. They are drawn to each other and have a surprisingly simple ability to make each other laugh but you can tell that they are both dealing with very heavy struggles that limit their possibilities, both individually and together. It is a testament to healing capacity of the ever elusive emotion known as love.The fragile love shared between Smith and Dawson proves ultimately to be another disappointing element of SEVEN POUNDS. It is so endearing that you wish the film had spent more of its focus there. Instead, it tries to play with you right up until the very end. If I am to be toyed with for such an extended period of time, I expect a pretty big payoff when I get what I'm due. Only the big reveal in SEVEN POUNDS serves solely to expose how conventional it truly is and how it wants to be heavy but is essentially as light as its namesake.
Shakespeare of today.
posted on 20 Aug 2009If this movie doesn't touch every sentimental nerve in your body and
reach to the core of your soul, you are not human.
This movie will touch your heart in places you never knew existed. Each
of us has seen those movies that reach deep within and cause the light
tear to seep out of corner of our eyes and we quickly wipe it away and
hope no one sees us. You will indeed be seen crying on this one. You
will need a box of tissues.
I do not know how or what the so called self critics are seeing, but I
don't think it's the same movie I just finished watching. Yes it's a
little slow, but its real…. This is a human in tune with what he wants
and doesn't let ANYTHING stop him from completing what he started.
It's a Shakespeare tragedy in today's society. A movie you should
definitely see.
9 out of 10.
One of the best scripts ever!
posted on 20 Aug 2009I can add little to the most enthusiastic comments. It is a masterpiece! I would have never thought that Rosario Dawson was such a wonderful actress. So credible, so moving, so real, so sweet. Muccino is the continuity of Italy's great movie directors. And the script is perfect, although I am against some of the morals shown in the movie. Generally speaking, I don't like slow and emotional stories like Love Story or the like. But this one is different, it goes deep into human values, yet avoiding any religious accents. In spite of this it is extremely spiritual and material at the same time. Muccino and the writer manage to walk on this razor edge throughout the movie. Tremendous! A must see.
Amazing loved it
posted on 18 Aug 2009Amazing film. Yes on first thoughts and looks it doesn't seem to be that much of an interesting film as the trailer is quite vague and does not really summarize what the films about and whats going to happen. But trust me give it a shot. I personally loved it and hope it does really well, can see some Oscars coming out of this one will smith once again delivers a great performance along with the rest of the cast Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson .All im gonna say is it the whole storyline touched my heart, to think how someone could do this(ye i know its a film and not real) is just amazing the amount of help he was willing to give and what he gave up to help the people in the end (you know what i mean)just the amount of generosity makes you speechless and almost makes you change the way you live and puts a perspective on how hard some peoples have it with illnesses and problems (Blindness and heart troubles, domestic violence). Im going to start donating money to to charity monthly amazing film really hit the heart. really felt for everyone at the end. great ending even though its sad. really gd acting loved it hope it does well
Beautifully unexpected; a definite must watch!
posted on 18 Aug 2009To be honest, I wasn't really looking forward to watching this movie because of its boring title and lackluster trailer. I reluctantly watched it just because the family wanted to. But hey, what did mommy say about not judging a book by its cover? Seven Pounds surprises you with the classic "expect the unexpected" knickknack. To you disbelievers out there, let me tell you; this movie's trailer does not do the movie any justice whatsoever. Seven Pounds is a poignant story where the lives of 7 strangers intertwine in a very special way because of one individual. I admit that Seven Pounds is a tad slow in the beginning, but as I watched on, I found myself being so entranced by the exquisite beauty of the movie that I forgot to breathe. Okay, fine, that was a bit exaggerated, but yeah, you get my point. The beautifully illustrated masterpiece further enchants with the movie's heartrending soundtrack. Really, the music itself can make you choke up. And Will Smith's (and all the other fantastic actors here) amazing performance(s) further elevates the movie's charm. However, a word of warning though: even to the toughest of toughies out there, don't be surprised if you find yourself tearing up through the movie. It is an awesome idea to prepare some tissues for the movie : ) Verdict: Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. And unexpected. A must watch. I bawled, but it made my day. It was beautiful.
Very powerful - 2 thumbs up, way up!!!
posted on 30 Aug 2009I've seen a fair amount of Will Smith's work, watched him hone his craft through over the years, but in this film, he has hit the mark. But it's mot just Will, it's everyone in this excellent example of film craft.Rosario Dawson is the perfect mirror for Will's character - I don't think this story could have been casted any better.The closest comparison I can come up with might be Paying it Forward, but fine of piece of work that is, such a comparison still doesn't do this film justice.I have to warn the potential viewer, however . . . this is not light hearted fare.If you have a pulse and anything in your being that even remotely resembles consciousness and compassion, be prepared, it will reach right into your inner soul, and make you think, "but for the grace of God, walk I".Every so often an example of film craft comes out that is timeless, transcends the trends and flash of the moment, a classic in the true sense of the word.7 Pounds would be just such an example.