In Pursuit of Crappyness?

Jon Duckworth from Nottingham, England, 19th November, 2009

Will Smith continues his recent round of quasi-Messianic performances ('I Am Legend', 'Hancock') with this thoroughly depressing affair. Watch the DVD extras and it becomes apparent that the director, screenwriter and cast think they have crafted a clever puzzle with a devastating twist ending. In fact, the true motive for Smith's character's behaviour is bizarrely given away within the first half hour, leaving a tortuous further hour and a half before events reach their inevitible and, honestly, maudlin (and morbid) conclusion. With the usually watchable Smith conveying the pain of the central character through a facial expression that may indicate nothing more than haemorroids, 'Seven Pounds' is one of the most depressing mainstream star vehicles in recent memory, and worth watching only if, for whatever reason, you want to feel miserable.

seven pounds

Jezbo from , 18th November, 2009

One of the best films I have watched for a longtime. Although not fast paced you are glued trying to work out why. Dont check out the plot before watching, it will spoil the film. Smith loses his larger than life character for this film and shows he is a more versatile actor. You can feel the emotion just by the look on his face.

infestation

smurnoff from , 18th November, 2009

was not as good as i thought it would be but was watchable

Strange one

Barbara Elston from Wadhurst, England, 18th November, 2009

Felt as I though had started to watch this movie half way through and remain unclear about what had actually happened. Maybe because it did not hold my attention.

ITS GOOD FOR THE SOUL

kay from England, 17th November, 2009

this film made me cry so hard not many films had managed to do before (not since forest gump) but it is DEFINITELY 100% worth seeing!!!! if you a sensitive soul that likes to believe there is good in the world and in humanity still that is. Will Smiths performance is stunning and although you know something is not quite right with the guy you think he is it all comes clear eventually. and it is such a wonderful story, superbly told, brilliantly shot. All the top scores from me.

GREAT ACTING

lucyrabbit from , 17th November, 2009

Another fine vehicle for Will Smith. He plays a very unpleasant man who has repented and is trying to undo some of the bad he is responsible for. Very convincing. I found myself thinking, 'what a nice man he is', then, 'oh no, he's an actor, it isn't really him it's just a role'. I really was able to suspend my disbelief . Excellent plot. Really worthwhile film. I think 'seven pounds' refers to the Shakespearean play, the merchant of venice. shylock the Jew requires a pound of flesh from his victim ..our protagonist has to give seven times that.

Tissue box required!!

Andii from from London, 17th November, 2009

An absolutely excellent film. Will Smith is performing in some amazing movies at the moment. Definitely worth watching, but extremely sad, so have tissues at the ready!

four pounds

tomo2 from , 15th November, 2009

moving film, well worth watching

Erm.......

A Customer from Bedford, England, 14th November, 2009

Well what can I say - this was truly weird!! I love Will Smith films but this film just seemed to have lost the plot. It was confusing and bizarre!

My farts have more sense than this film.

mnutt from , 14th November, 2009

My partner and I worked out how the story was going to pan out and what the twist was at the end within the first 10 minutes of watching the film. So it was just a simple case of watching paint dry and expecting nothing to ever really happen through the remainder of the flick. Story line was very droll with none of the characters really being believable in their linked stories....... To be honest i'm getting bored thinking about what to write in this review for the film, so I must finish.