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Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Barry Pepper ... see more see more... , Elpidia Carrillo , Bill Smitrovich , Robinne Lee , Tim Kelleher , Joseph A. Nuņez , Gina Hecht , Andy Milder , Judyann Elder , Sarah Jane Morris , Madison Pettis , Ivan Angulo , Octavia L. Spencer , Cynthia Rube , Jack Yang , Quintin Kelley , Louisa Kendrick , Joe Nunez , Steve Tom

Academy Award nominee Will Smith reunites with the director and producers of The Pursuit of Happyness for this emotional drama concerning an IRS agent whose quest for redemption is unexpectedly compli... read more read more...cated after he inadvertently falls in love. Ben Thomas is an IRS agent with a fateful secret. Assuming the identity of his younger brother, Ben sets out in search of redemption. Instead, Ben discovers true love while forever changing the lives of seven complete strangers. Woody Harrelson, Rosario Dawson, Michael Ealy, and Barry Pepper co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 2 hr. 3 min.

Directed by: Gabriele Muccino

Release Date: December 19, 2008

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DVD Release Date: March 31, 2009

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  • spielberg00
    September 10, 2011
    spielberg00
    Starring Will Smith, SEVEN POUNDS is a moving but ultimately flummoxing drama. It tells the tale of a man who causes a car crash (shown in a flashback, as this happens before the film's main events) by text messaging while driving. Regretting the terrible accident, he sets out ... read moreto save the lives of seven good people he does not know. This film was very enjoyable, but if you want to fully understand it and not give up on watching it, I'd recommend paying full attention to every second of the film--that's how confusing it is. In other words, get your popcorn before you watch it so you don't have to get up to pop some while you're watching. The more you miss, the less of the end you will understand; I guarantee you.
  • DreamExtractor
    September 2, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Seven Pounds had a great cast and premise, but this was so boring I can't even explain. The plot was so slow and dull, and I wasn't even interested til near the end. The cast was great, Will Smith played a great performance. Overall I would watch this again because of the grea... read moret acting and deep meanings, but not for story because this was a very boring film.
  • fb733768972
    April 15, 2011
    fb733768972
    This film truly has no idea of what it is trying to do! It tries to take itself way too seriously, and when a dramatic scene occurs, it will randomly switch to show a flashback which we have absolutely no backstory on, and the film jumps back and forth creating confusion all the ... read moreway to the grand finale, which, in the end, is extremely over done. Will Smith tries way too hard, given an over-the-top performance, along with Rosario Dawson who also shares not even a hint of believable chemistry with Smith. This film is about a random IRS agent who is in the pursuit of finding honest people to donate his organs to. While we hardly see him ever do his real job, this film lacks not only on him, but throughout every frame on screen. I am not sure whether to like this film or hate this film, but I can honestly say that it is definitely not a good one. This was a pointless waste of time!
  • ScoopOnline
    April 11, 2011
    ScoopOnline
    An emotional movie, it works to keep its secrets. When the tears come, it has earned them.

    Lots of Tissues required!


    Plot:
    Ben Thomas (Will Smith) is a serious, sad-faced stranger who walks into people's lives like some sort of angel. The first piece of the puzzle: Is he the ... read moreAngel of Death or a guardian angel?
    Ben's an IRS agent, so he has access to people's entire lives. He shows up, unannounced, and interviews folks -- interrogates them actually. He's tactless, a little rude. They're in arrears on their taxes, upside down on their mortgages, in failing health or leading lives limited by circumstances beyond their control.
  • SirPant
    January 31, 2011
    SirPant
    This is an outstanding film. I didn't know much about it before watching and to be honest I wasn't expecting much but it ended up blowing me away! This is risky material for Hollywood, I'm actually quite surprised it didn't rock a few boats but I'm glad it was excepted. The only ... read morefault I had with it is that it was a little too predictable, by about half way through I had predicted about 80% of it but it didn't matter too much, it's an awesome film that should be seen!
  • 3niR
    January 1, 2011
    3niR
    It took me a whole month to finish watching this. Can you believe that? Especially from a Will Smith's fan? No. But it's true. I never felt so bored while watching his movies. This was slow (and I made it more slow by watching a little day by day). It will take a hell lot of time... read more to understand it fully. I was confused. My confusion was higher than enjoying this. The story was great. Deep in other word. But this is not something I will watch again.
  • rjayhutchinson
    July 30, 2010
    rjayhutchinson
    *Spoiler*
    Not much to say about this film other than "HOLY SH*T HE JUST KILLED HIMSELF WITH A F*CKING JELLYFISH"
  • bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb1
    July 21, 2010
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    B-
  • Deano78
    June 17, 2010
    Deano78
    A good story, well told and Will Smith is growing on me as a serious actor. The main problem with this is it is far too obvious right from the off what is going to happen and why. We then spend a long time waiting for the build up to the conclusion. Still a fine film though, but ... read moreit lost it's impact by being too predictable.
  • fb619846742
    April 1, 2010
    fb619846742
    A structurally flawed but still powerful story concerning a mysterious man who starts questioning random people if they're "good" or not. While the "twist" at the end is very predictable thanks in large part to the stupid way the film begins, once it comes it still hits the viewe... read morer hard despite the ridiculousness of it all. The acting across the board is very strong, with Will Smith giving a routine terrific performance and Rosario Dawson (one of the best actresses out there right now) giving yet another solid turn. I still found the film to be effective as flawed as it was, but that also doesn't mean it's an automatic recommendation. Some will be mad they called the twist from a mile away (I was a little annoyed) but others who didn't call it might fall in love with this film.

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Ben Lyons
December 22, 2008
Ben Lyons, At the Movies

I think it's just kind of average but Rosario Dawson is great and worthy of some type of recognition throughout this award show season. Full Review

Ben Mankiewicz
December 22, 2008
Ben Mankiewicz, At the Movies

That big twist at the end... if you go back and analyze it -- I'm not sure it holds up, but I don't think it really matters all that much. Full Review

Peter Rainer
December 19, 2008
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

As high concepts go, Seven Pounds is distasteful in the extreme. Full Review

Richard Corliss
December 19, 2008
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

It's a lovely performance [by Dawson], in part because her character throws every charm she's got at the one man who seems doomed to deflect it. Full Review

Joe Morgenstern
December 19, 2008
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

It takes the soggy cake for multiple layers of sentimentality topped by indigestible grandiosity. Full Review

Peter Howell
December 19, 2008
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

You will either be frustrated with its asymmetrical and manipulative storytelling or be captivated by scattered clues that ultimately lead to some kind of resolution. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
December 19, 2008
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

It affirms life as something enormous and important, not small, not meaningless, but monumental and worthy of big statements. Full Review

James Berardinelli
December 19, 2008
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

On an emotional level, one could decree that the movie is satisfying. On an intellectual level, it's disappointingly shallow. Full Review

Carrie Rickey
December 19, 2008
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer

A case study in overkill. Full Review

Rafer Guzman
December 19, 2008
Rafer Guzman, Newsday

The script, by Grant Nieporte, seems to fundamentally misunderstand its moral themes. Full Review

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