Film review: Seven Pounds

I first saw the preview of 'Seven Pounds' and thought, "Cool, Will Smith rocks! Awesome, Rosario Dawson is hot hot hot!" After my initial salivating over the cast, I wondered what the movie was actually about.

The preview gives us nothing to go by. In comparison, the preview for ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons’ gives you the main plot, however the movie is still enjoyable, even if you know what it’s about. This is because, there are several plot advancements that lead the story to its main goals, ie. Benjamin getting younger and younger.

Oops, did I get sidetracked again?

This Will Smith movie gives nothing for the first three quarters. If you thought the preview didn’t give much away, the actual film is just one big mystery. There is very little in the way of plot advancements that you find yourself wondering if you are watching a movie, or another horrible 7pm episode of Big Brother.

Thankfully, the final twenty minutes of the movie reveals the motivations of Smith’s character, and the ending, which is admittedly a tear jerker for many; excluding me of course *cough cough*.

I found myself lost throughout most of the movie, only to be found right at the end. Whether or not this style of storytelling is a good one is up to the individual I guess.

The film’s redeeming quality has to be its fantastic acting. Will Smith plays a very believable tormented soul looking for redemption after causing, what he feels to be, a neglectful act causing death. I was also impressed with Michael Ealy, who played Smith’s brother in the movie. I also have to give a shout out to Rosario Dawson and Woody Harrelson .

All-in-all, the plot was average with exception to the epic ending. If you are to watch this movie, watch it for the brilliant acting and nothing else.

Rating: 3/5 (Yes, the acting was THAT good that I gave it a rating over 2.5).

Take care and peace out…