Will Smith stars in Seven Pounds as Ben Thomas, a troubled and damaged IRS agent on a journey to right a grievous wrong. He knows this is impossible, but he is determined to find redemption and shed his guilt.
While driving with his wife on a night like any other, Ben takes the life of seven people, becoming the sole survivor of a horrible three car accident. The film centers on how he is dealing with this tragedy over a year later. Over the course of the film, the back story is revealed through flashbacks, providing clues to the viewer as to Ben’s plan. Will Smith inhabits this character completely, playing him in such an understated way that revelations come to the viewer slowly, including the realization that Ben didn’t actually survive the accident. He walked away physically intact, but he has nothing to live for except his crushing guilt and his master plan.
Once you figure out what is going on (which is fairly early) it is very interesting watching all of the pieces fall into place. My only real complaint is that the film spends a lot more time on Rosario Dawson’s character than any of the others. I would have liked some more time with Ezra (Woody Harrelson)and Holly (Judyann Elder) as well. Ultimately, I enjoyed the movie, though it is awfully sad.
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My sister made me late to this movie, so we didn’t catch the previews.
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The focus on Rosario was because they tried to include a romance/love interest arc in the story. There were points where it seemed Ben was willing to stay around for her until her heart started failing again and it became painfully obvious that he must continue his plan.
How much torture does the man have to put himself through? “Insert love story here” is tired.