Seven Pounds
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 19, 2008
5.8
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Mixed or average reviews based on 380 Ratings
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JohnW.Dec 22, 2008
This movie is a good example of when critics go bad. They seem to hate crying in theaters, (i.e. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Reign over Me, The Pursuit of Happyness) and they really do not like Will Smith. By no means is this movie This movie is a good example of when critics go bad. They seem to hate crying in theaters, (i.e. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Reign over Me, The Pursuit of Happyness) and they really do not like Will Smith. By no means is this movie great, but it is certainly worthy of some praise. It is a very powerful story, it is not about how "obvious" you think the outcome is, but how we get to that outcome. Smith's performance is heartbreaking and excellant. This movie is just generally underrated.… Expand
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LauraN.Dec 22, 2008
The title "Seven Pounds" refers to the Shakespearean pound-of-flesh metaphor, meaning a figurative debt that needs to be paid back (the death of seven people in a car crash). I loved this movie... highly recommend it for something who is The title "Seven Pounds" refers to the Shakespearean pound-of-flesh metaphor, meaning a figurative debt that needs to be paid back (the death of seven people in a car crash). I loved this movie... highly recommend it for something who is truly a "good person" and can use their brain to actually watch the movie.… Expand
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JanetDec 22, 2008
I love Will Smith. Having said that a bad movie is a bad movie and that is what Seven Pounds is. C'mon Will do the type of movies your audiences love. Not sappy stupid movies that meander along at a snails pace. Once you think you are I love Will Smith. Having said that a bad movie is a bad movie and that is what Seven Pounds is. C'mon Will do the type of movies your audiences love. Not sappy stupid movies that meander along at a snails pace. Once you think you are bigger than your audience your career is officially over. Just ask Jim Carrey.… Expand
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JordanR.Dec 21, 2008
Disregard the critics this once. This movie is beautiful.
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10
serdserdDec 21, 2008
Critics... you're too jaded!! Engrossing, suspenseful, the movie draws you in and you care about the characters, unexpected twists and turns, and makes you think about not only the movie but the value of life in general... what more do Critics... you're too jaded!! Engrossing, suspenseful, the movie draws you in and you care about the characters, unexpected twists and turns, and makes you think about not only the movie but the value of life in general... what more do you want in a movie?… Expand
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EthanDec 21, 2008
Pretty good, kinda slow at parts, but its worth seeing.
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RonnW.Dec 21, 2008
An intense drama that moves you to the core. A lesson in humanity that runs at the deepest levels of empathy, altruism, and sacrifice. A film that will uplift you and encourage goodness. It will undoubtedly make you think how you can help An intense drama that moves you to the core. A lesson in humanity that runs at the deepest levels of empathy, altruism, and sacrifice. A film that will uplift you and encourage goodness. It will undoubtedly make you think how you can help others and impact them in such a profound and positive way.… Expand
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SharonS.Dec 21, 2008
This movie was very disconnected, depressing and outright creepy!
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AaronDec 21, 2008
Wake up Will before you lose your audience. What possessed you to make this lousy movie?
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FaithK.Dec 21, 2008
You got this rating wrong. The movie is definitely better than a 36. It was worth seeing for sure.
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lawrencet.Dec 21, 2008
Wonderful if y ou don't know about the movie going in to it. Just enjoy.
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DarwinDec 21, 2008
Will is the silver screens Golden Boy as he is a money maker who can do no wrong. One more turkey like this and he can kiss his image goodbye. Just dreadful. Hancock was bad but this is ten times worse. Who is selecting his films?
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10
EhrenW.Dec 21, 2008
A terrific, moving drama that's straight from the heart. If you're a human being you will love this movie. The protagonist (Will Smith) reinvents himself in his final 2 weeks alive by helping others who are good people. It's A terrific, moving drama that's straight from the heart. If you're a human being you will love this movie. The protagonist (Will Smith) reinvents himself in his final 2 weeks alive by helping others who are good people. It's courageous and inspiring. It's not depressing, tragic, or selfish. It's a breath of fresh air that will make you want to live a fulfilling life and help other people on your way. Absolutely beautiful.… Expand
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AgendraG.Dec 21, 2008
"I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt." by Plautus (Titus Maccius Plautus). 'In your face' movie but If I were watching it on DVD I would not have had any problems skipping a few scenes.
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Mr.ToddDec 20, 2008
Ok----WOW! Generally, I don
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ChadS.Dec 20, 2008
Ben(Will Smith) and the names, the fatal victims of a horrific car accident, they sting him like a box jellyfish. He recites the names after berating a beef salesman, a blind beef salesman; he recites the names as a preventive measure Ben(Will Smith) and the names, the fatal victims of a horrific car accident, they sting him like a box jellyfish. He recites the names after berating a beef salesman, a blind beef salesman; he recites the names as a preventive measure against tears. Surely, this is a flashback, back when Ben was an ass**** who worked for an astronautical company. We're not sure because "Seven Pounds" tells its story non-linearly; it's a good thing, too, that the movie throws a little heavy lifting our way, because a straightforward rendering would have yielded this fundamental question from the audience a lot sooner: "Why doesn't Ben help the families of the victims instead of these complete strangers?" No. Ben's berating of the blind beef salesman is not a flashback. He's the subject of a George Harrison-penned "Revolver" track now. The slumming MIT grad likes to test people whom the IRS red-flagged as potential tax-cheats, then the depressed and self-righteous civil servant decides to go ahead with the audit, or deems them worthy of a six-month pardon. The accident transformed Ben. While his best friend hits golf balls, the taxman opts for a loftier hobby: philanthropy. He's a pushover for tax cheats with physical abonomalies and ailments. Emily(Rosario Dawson) has a heart defect, which leads "Seven Pounds" to a literal interpretation of the old stand-by lyric about love and beneficience. In one extended scene, where "Seven Pounds" won me over, Ben eats Emily's eggplant parmesan, then hums the melody to Minnie Ripperton's "Loving You". The taxman knows the music, but he doesn't know the words. After they make love, the words come to Ben. And suddenly he knows what to do with his heart. Despite the inanity of the story's basic premise, this tearjerker gets one thing right, and it has nothing to do with box jellyfish.… Expand
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CoreyC.Dec 20, 2008
I am a Will Smith fan through and through, but this movie does not work at all. Mr. Smith appears to be angling for an awards nod, since he is, in every scene, welling up with some emotion (mainly tears he appears to be fighting to hold I am a Will Smith fan through and through, but this movie does not work at all. Mr. Smith appears to be angling for an awards nod, since he is, in every scene, welling up with some emotion (mainly tears he appears to be fighting to hold back). The film is a one-trick pony that is simply frustrating after the trick is figured out-- which, honestly, is about 30 seconds into the film. Will Smith is great actor to watch, but he and this threadbare concept movie are simply trying too hard to be "significant." Maybe its time to attack a story with meat on its bones or do an outright comedy to exhibit your ample charm again, Mr. Smith. Leave the over-emotional melodrama to the daytime TV guys and gals.… Expand
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EricB.Dec 20, 2008
This movie is obviously meant to elicit some emotions from the viewer, but the fact that is pretty predictable takes away from the enjoyment of it.
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SharonDec 20, 2008
I thought this movie was very thought provoking. Will Smith gives a moving, heartwrenching journey into a mind full of regret and sorrow. He did a brillant job of making amends in his own way. I thought the title said it well. Seven pounds I thought this movie was very thought provoking. Will Smith gives a moving, heartwrenching journey into a mind full of regret and sorrow. He did a brillant job of making amends in his own way. I thought the title said it well. Seven pounds of guilt and 7 ways to give back. Wonderful film.… Expand
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10
LawrenceH.Dec 19, 2008
This is a great film all around. Great plot and character development. Don't listen to the critics. See it for yourself...
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MarkP.Dec 19, 2008
If you remember that you are watching a movie and not a documentary then this is a very enjoyable one that will tug at your emotions.
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xyzDec 19, 2008
This movie is a piece of cinematic crap. Its funny to see Will Smith is "serious actor mode" acting like he's getting an oscar. Haha. This movie is just absurd and so stupid. DO NOT see this movie, it will be a big waste of your time and money.
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