One golden rule of life is: shit happens. It may or may not be you but at times shit is bound to happen. It's a bummer when you are responsible for shit and you know it. Now it's up to you: whether you wanna slide shit under the carpet or clean shit with your hands. A lot of movies have been made on how you deal with shit (i.e. redemption and penance) and even though this movie has been lambasted by the critics, I say this with conviction that it's a fine movie.
Tim Thomas (Will Smith) holds himself responsible for the death of seven people, including his fiancée due to a stupid and against-all-logic mistake of his, at least by the intelligence standards of an aeronautical engineer. The movie is about the path he chooses in search of solace and freedom from his conscience. The movie has some intriguing points like the line on the poster above (btw the poster is a piece of fan art I found on google and not the theatrical release poster), the role of jellyfish or the title itself. Will Smith is reported to have confirmed that the title refers to Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', in which a debtor must pay a pound of flesh. In this case, it amounts to 'seven gifts' to seven individuals deemed worthy by Smith's character, to atone for seven deaths he caused. (Source: Wikipedia)
Will is known to handle drama exceptionally well, as seen in movies like 'After Earth' and 'Pursuit of Happyness'. Rosario Dawson plays the role of Emily Posa, a wedding announcement/greeting card printer who has a congenital heart condition and rare blood type that has left her with only weeks to live. Her portrayal of the character has embellished (#vocab) the film. We also get to see Woody Harrelson who played the role of Charlie Frost, the super freak radio guy in the movie '2012', in a completely different avatar. The movie is a delight for people and especially those who appreciate the genre and don't mind battling a few stubborn tears.
| Directed by | Gabriele Muccino | |||||||||||||||
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| Written by | Grant Nieporte | |||||||||||||||
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| Music by | Angelo Milli | |||||||||||||||
| Cinematography | Philippe Le Sourd |
This movie is UDAY-CERTIFIED !!
