Seven Pounds

In this ‘heart’ of the matter film Will Smith continues to bring out the intense emotions of humanity just as in The Pursuit of Happyness.

Ben Thomas (Smith) the ‘friendly neighbourhood taxman’ turns a Good Samaritan to seven complete strangers after his wife dies in a car accident (take note here: you can kill your spouse using a mobile while driving). That’s why the title ‘Seven Pounds’. These ‘pounds’ are all good people who have serious problems in their lives from which there seems no escape.

Ben’s attempts to bring happiness into the lives of others even at the cost of undertaking taking extreme measures on himself and his life may sound corny but the lack of importance and pomp given to his deeds certainly make this film free from extravagance.

Rosario Dawson and Woody Harrelson give a very good performance as two of the troubled strangers who benefit from Ben’s selfless sacrifice.

The intense and motivating script is clever and has integrity over the subject. This story is worth the time for its brilliant presentation of selfless and unconditional love.
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English(A)
Cast: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Michael Ealy, Barry Pepper, Woody Harrelson
Director: Gabriele Muccino