Seven Pounds

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  • 2009


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26 % Rotten
$ 169 Million
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Positive Reviews 33
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Average Rating 2.4/5
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3.5
Even his action roles started turning noticeably dour: I Am Legend and Hancock may have been marketed as bubbly comic book trifles, but they were real .. Austin Chronicle
1.7
What can it all mean.Actually, the films distributors have us sworn to secrecy, but chances are that if we did spill the beans, you wouldnt believe us .. Time Out
1.5
What Muccino doesnt supply, however, is any variation in pace or tone. Screen Daily
1.6
I only wish director Gabriele Muccino and screenwriter Grant Nieporte had come up with another reason entirely to put these two likable actors togethe .. Paste Magazine
3.8
I am fascinated by films that observe a character who is behaving precisely, with no apparent motivation. A good actor brings such a role into focus, .. Rogerebert
2.0
But all the narrative trickery and emotional manipulation only serves to put Ben further out of the audiences reach, as he moves through the plot like .. Cinema Blend
2.0
Wondering if Seven Pounds is a movie for you.Heres how to tell: Are you the person who forwards inspirational e mails to all your friends Ny Daily News
3.5
Not a bad tearjerker for the holiday season and as Smiths in it, itll probably make a mint. JoBlo
3.0
Now it will depend on your outlook as to whether this is an emotionally powerful film or sappy and manipulative. Screen Rant
2.2
The Spy Who Dumped Me is an action comedy withwell, it has action. Philly
2.5
It is hard to write about Seven Pounds while preserving its narrative surprises. Philly
1.0
Writing at the time, I praised the film for Smiths superb performance and for its willingness to honestly address the social and economic realities of .. Village Voice
2.5
This is going to be one of those reviews where people say I went easy on what they consider to be a terrible, terrible movie.I can certainly see that .. Eric Ds Nider
1.0
An IRS agent (Will Smith), for some secret reason of his own, meddles in the lives of others, including a blind musician (Woody Harrelson) and a beaut .. News Review
2.0
If youre still concerned about the film and its appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home who may be interested in seeing it, we sugges .. Screen It
1.5
Watching Will Smith with his goofy charm switched off is like watching Fred Astaire on crutches, but thats what we get in Seven Pounds.Ive rarely seen .. Independent
1.0
Soppy romance and excruciating piety cling to the film like bindweed, summoning the ghost of sobfest Pay It Forward, with the divine parallels of self .. Independent
2.0
In other words, for all its touchy feely sentimentality, solid production values and textured performances, this film is painfully shallow. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
2.2
Will Smith is the biggest movie star in the world.He can make just about anything he wants to. Cs Monitor
2.5
The high concept it embodies is not bad; its just that the execution is poor. Film Journal
2.5
Once again, Smith is cast as a man on a mission although its precise nature remains a mystery for a large slab of the movie.The plots intricate narrat .. Smh
2.0
Those who shed copious tears will accuse those of us who find it all tedious and phony of thinking too much. Mountain X
3.5
That kicker upstages everything else, and audiences will probably respond both favorably and unfavorably to the films conclusion more than to its perf .. Npr
3.8
Something is out of whack.Just what is wrong and how Thomas aims to put it right is the point of the disquieting story. Star Tribune
1.0
That aura of tragic, saintly heroism which if anything makes him sexier than ever what is it all about Guardian
1.0
When this lump of coal isnt being schmaltzy and falsely mysterious, its being harsh. Reel Talk Reviews
0.0
The worst movie ever to star Will Smith, this is a morbid drama which is meant to reduce its audience to tears of empathy, but reduced me to groans an .. Daily Mail
2.0
A collage of strong scenes, dull bits, good filmmaking and a dissatisfying emotional payoff. Empire
2.0
The story is the main problem instead of being powerful and thought provoking, as director Gabriele Muccino aims, its saccharine and phony. Common Sense Media
2.0
Whats The Deal: Whats funny about this movie is how everything is so highly qualified. Movies
3.8
That way, when the movies intentions and meaning are finally made clear, nothing will seem discordant or strange.All will make sense. Sf Gate
3.0
The message of Seven Pounds (other than, Dont text message while driving) is that even the most depressive person can find a way to make other people .. Time
2.5
Its life affirming message is questionable, suggesting that tasting life in all its mellifluous glory can only be achieved when youre pressed to the e .. Slant Magazine
2.5
It comes dangerously close to earning a bad laugh when laughter should be the farthest thing from the viewers mind. The Movie Boy
2.8
First time feature scribe Grant Nieporteas script wears its heart on its sleeve (no pun intended A if you see the film you will know what I mean) but .. Reeling Reviews
1.5
Its a Will Smith(TM), Feel Good Movie of the Christmas Season movie.And for shame to anyone who attempts to bring honest and authenticity to a decent, .. Flickfilosopher
1.0
The films arty, out of sequence storytelling serves only to obscure the cliched, Oprah style sentiment at its core. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
When it comes, its a stronger man than Total Film whose eyes dont moisten at a manipulative but admiringly redemptive climax. Total Film
3.1
On an emotional level, one could decree that the movie is satisfying. ReelViews
1.5
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
4.5
Most of all he has given Smith and Dawson a real showcase finding the meat of a story thats one from the heart and good for the soul. Hollywood
3.8
But beyond that, the movie keeps us in the dark until its final moments. Seattle Pi
4.4
The end result is an effort that will leave both newcomers and fans of the book alike scratching their heads and rolling their eyes, which is a shame .. Reel Film
1.5
Overall, Seven Pounds is a unique concept, and its very well acted by all involved. 7M Pictures
3.1
14A There are no half measures with Seven Pounds, the new Will Smith movie, just as there is no adequate way to describe the plot without spoiling it. .. The Star
2.5
The movie gets just enough right that the things it doesnt get right (beyond its overdependence on a not so surprising story puzzle) smack you cold in .. Oregon Live
3.0
As the film heads to its inevitable climax, there is no charm whatsoever in its graphic explicitness. Urban Cine File
1.3
All of this makes Seven Pounds an insult to the intelligence of most moviegoers. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
It is a complex movie, but also an absorbing and moving one and in truth Will Smith does bring an extra dose of class that helps it succeed. Mirror
3.0
As though chasing away his sci fi superhero demons (I Am Legend, Hancock), Will Smith puts on a business suit again and returns to his family drama ch .. Varia Gate
2.0
Emilys delight may not be mirrored by all, as Muccinos elegant direction is hampered by a script that is evasive and vague until the final act. Digital Spy
1.9
The sad truth is that if you laid this movie out chronologically and maybe if you dont not a whole lot of it makes any sense. New York Post
2.0
Its a simple story told with a deliberately muddled chronology, which feels more like a cheap gimmick as the film wears on. Abc
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
1.3
Surprisingly superficial for a sentimental message movie laden with schmaltz and mood muzak. News Blaze
2.5
Its difficult to paint an accurate portrait of Seven Pounds without giving too much away, but the end certainly doesnt justify the protracted means. Brian Or Ndorf
0.0
This will spare you quite a bit of mental agony and brutally executed brain cells. The Filmy Ap
1.8
Unfortunately, none of the subplots are fleshed out enough to be captivating, thrilling or moving. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
Most of all, Smith delivers a virtuoso tour de force of an acting performance. Waffle Movies
3.1
The power of his personality should be enough to lure his fans, but whether this synthetic scenario will have broader appeal is a mystery. Js Online
3.8
But heres a secret: this is a bigger part of the plot than the advertising lets on, and its a good thing to have it here since the rest is more than a .. Movie Crypt
3.0
Even if I loved it, I would have a hard time recommending anyone go see it just because of the colossal downer it is.Equally awkward is the timing of .. ComingSoon
2.0
Synopsis Will Smith plays a US inland revenue inspector who doesnt collect much in the way of taxes.. but does dole out random acts of kindness to sev .. Sky
1.0
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2.5
Its not a selfless act; its a tragedy.But Muccino and screenwriter Grant Nieporte (a TV scribe from 8 Simple Rules ..) go for the mawkish gotcha at ev .. Chron
1.0
Instead, this preposterous, patience draining, ponderous, Pay It Forward style nonsense, from Gabriele Muccino, the director of The Pursuit Of Happyne .. Metro
1.5
On and on until its inevitable, inexplicable end.And it is an inexplicable end. Streaming Quickflix
3.0
Seven Pounds is an unexpected holiday powerhouse. Will Smith shakes off his familiar, comfortable persona, and cuts to the unsettled heart of humanity .. Tony Mack
1.5
Its a rare occurrence that I knock a film down for being just plain boring, but Seven Pounds is the reeling definition.While the film could have been .. From The Balcony
2.5
I kept thinking about the title, but nothing in the film ever explains what thats about. Review Express
3.5
This is seriously emotional, sensitive, some may even say schmaltzy, but a far cry from a date movie Take a box of tissues and be prepared for a lilti .. Future Movies
2.2
Because I honestly do think it had potential to be something decent, but failed miserably. Reel Talk Online
4.0
Make us fumble around in the dark for a Kleenex.But earn those tears. Orlando Sentinel
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
2.0
However only Dawson is really given the chance to shine as Harrelson just has a few scenes and Pepper simply seems to cry the whole time. Cinema Autopsy
3.0
Curiously, its this odd dissonance that gives the film its unique power and charm. Kc Active
3.0
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3.5
The actor is winning kudos for this daring feat something of a last shot at fame; a comeback role that sentimental film goers will find oddly endearin .. Knight At The Movies
3.5
But Seven Pounds is something worse as well: a dour, morally beclouded film that confuses generosity and grief, self abnegation and self annihilation. .. Tnr
1.0
Those lured into the theater by the prospect of any speedy clarification will be in for a disappointment. Style Weekly
2.5
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1.7
Its primarily an arts festival, but its remit extends far beyond it incorporates a ferrython on January 26 to get you out and about any way that it ca .. Time Out Sydney



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