In the movie will smith donates seven pounds of flesh and saves seven people for the seven he killed. From the director of the pursuit of happyness and starring twotime academy award nominee will smith comes the stirring and emotionally suspenseful tale of a man with a haunting secret who sets out to redeem himself by. The film manipulates shamelessly and, despite defying logic with its contrivances and unconvincing character portrayals, will succeed in getting many audience members to the point where tears are. Dec 19, 2008 seven pounds is smith s latest collaboration with pursuit of happyness director gabriele muccino. Booking entertainment makes it easy to book will smith or any other celebrity for corporate events. Will smith did a knockout job in the emotional film the pursuit of happyness and now hes starring in another hearttugging film just in time for the holidays. Tim, in a car accident leaves 7 people dead, one of them his fiance.
Sep 02, 2011 196 videos play all seven pounds full movie 2008 hd cecile bauge in a t. For complete movie listings and show times, and to buy tickets. The film was released in theaters in the united states and canada on december 19, 2008, by columbia pictures. Using handheld camera, cluttered framing and narrow depth of field, he gives. The 2008 film starring will smith, rosario dawson, barry pepper, and woody harrelson, to name a few stars the film follows the enigmatic ben thomas, who spends his time donating whatever organs he can to seven unfortunate people to atone for something that is revealed over the course of the film. Mar 03, 20 will smith makes the character of ben thomas really come alive in seven pounds. In seven pounds, a somber tale of martyrdom and atonement, a mysterious man in a dark suit hovers around hospitals, looking for fallen sparrows who may need saving. Seven pounds, which reunites will smith with gabriele muccino who directed him in the pursuit of happyness, begins with a series of. Seven pounds 2008 soundtrack complete list of songs. Seven pounds available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping.
Who were the 7 organ recipients in the movie 7 pounds answers. Camuss view is that human life is absurd because we need meaning, but the universe is silent and refuses to provide meaning. And viewers in the mood for a feelgood story should look elsewhere. Take seven pounds, the latest movie by boxoffice megastar will smith, which was number two at the box office when released just before christmas. Will smith, rosario dawson, michael ealy, barry pepper, woody harrelson, elpidia carrillo, robinne lee, joseph.
Seven pounds stars will smith as ben thomas, an irs agent suffering terrible remorse because a momentarily lapse while driving accidentally caused the deaths of seven people, including the woman he loves. Seven pounds by gabriele muccino gabriele muccino, will smith. Jan 01, 2009 the popular culture is infused with beliefs contrary to the book of genesis and the bible in general, and its not just the highprofile debate over origins that regularly plays out in society. Asked in dieting and weight loss is there any organ in the human body that weights 7 pounds. What will smithtm is doing, particularly in the cases of these two of the seven people he is handing a pound of his flesh either metaphorically or literally is wildly unethical to the point that any honest version of this movie would end with the tragic revelation of that. Will smith stars as ben thomas, a man at a crossroads searching for a way to redeem his heavy conscience.
Seven pounds 2008 yesterday my brother was doing his pre philosophy, religion and ethics homework and said he needed a film which had moral implications. Grant edward nieporte, born in 1973, is a screenwriter best known for the film seven pounds. In seven pounds, will smith plays a mysterious man who calls himself ben. Oct 14, 2008 academy award nominee will smith stars in the drama seven pounds, reteaming with the director and producers of the pursuit of happyness for the emotional story of a man who will change the. Will smith is reported to have confirmed that the title refers to shakespeares the merchant of venice, in which a debtor must pay a pound of flesh. Seven pounds script transcript from the screenplay andor. Hiring will smith for corporate events, appearances, speaking engagements and product endorsements is easy with booking entertainment. Within the movie it seems as if tim is confirming that life is absurd like philosophers camus and nagel stated.
Which is crucial, because seven pounds requires considerable suspension of disbelief. He embarks on a journey to help change the circumstances of seven strangers who. All 29 songs from the seven pounds 2008 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Nieporte got the idea for the script after having a chat with a man whom he called one of the saddest people ive ever met in my life. In this case, it amounts to seven gifts to seven individuals deemed worthy by smiths character, to atone for seven deaths he caused. Seven pounds, in fiveword sentences film the guardian.
But this dramas mysterious title and trailer may turn off younger fans whod rather see a comedy or fantasy. The mysteriously titled seven pounds stars will smith as ben thomas, who flashes his badge as an irs agent to gain entrance into the lives of seven. A strange irs agent uses his database to locate a series of needy people and goes to elaborate lengths to improve their lives. Free downloading of seven pounds is available here with full length. Which is to say that ben thomas is a wellmeaning impostor, a persona that echoes not only the pursuit of happyness but also smiths. Dec 18, 2008 seven pounds was directed by italian filmmaker gabriele muccino, who also supervised smith in the pursuit of happyness. In order to find redemption, he sets out to change the lives of seven strangers. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. Theres almost nothing i can say about seven pounds without it giving away almost everything about seven pounds.
Who were the 7 organ recipients in the movie 7 pounds. Seven pounds, in fiveword sentences weighing up whether to take a chance on this 123minute will smith vehicle, out on dvd this week. He is trying to find out if they are good enough to deserve a break. Seven pounds is a 2008 american drama film, directed by gabriele muccino, in which will smith stars as a man who sets out to change the lives of seven people. Dec 18, 2008 in seven pounds, an unintentionally ludicrous drama of repentance as an extreme sport, a humorless, impenetrable will smith plays a guy. The popular culture is infused with beliefs contrary to the book of genesis and the bible in general, and its not just the highprofile debate over origins that regularly plays out in society. I am fascinated by films that observe a character who is behaving precisely, with no apparent motivation. In the film, smith plays ben thomas, an irs agent with a fateful secret who embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven.
Directed by gabriele muccino seven pounds, which reunites will smith with gabriele muccino who directed him in the pursuit of happyness, begins with a series of riddling. A man with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers. Academy award nominee will smith reunites with the director and producers of. Academy award nominee will smith reunites with the directors and producers of the pursuit of happyness for the emotional drama seven pounds seven pounds is a 2008. Seven pounds is a 2008 american drama film, directed by gabriele muccino, in which will smith stars as a man who sets out to change the lives of seven. He finds seven unfortunates in various fiancial, emotional, or health problems. Both movies provide the erstwhile fresh prince the opportunity to show us his formidable dramatic. Smith then took on the dual role of actor and producer for hancock 2008, in which he played an alcoholic antisuperhero, and for seven pounds 2008, about a man who sets out to change the lives of seven people.
Seven pounds of flesh is most like a combination of the idiom pound of flesh and the movie seven pounds. Seven pounds was directed by italian filmmaker gabriele muccino, who also supervised smith in the pursuit of happyness. The mysteriously titled seven pounds stars will smith as ben thomas, who flashes his badge as an irs agent to gain entrance into the lives of seven strangers in need. Seven pounds compounds the schmaltz in a tale of goodygoody benefaction and glutinous redemption, whose plot the distributors mercifully injunct us from revealing. He spends all his time looking for strangers who need helppeople who are dealing with illnesses, financial troubles, or abusive relationships. What is the meaning behind the title seven pounds answers. It is a modern day weepy with a twist and has excellent performances from all involved.
This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the movie to get the dialogue. Seven pounds story, seven pounds hollywood movie story. Lighten your load with paul macinness digested screenplay. The mysteriously titled seven pounds stars will smith as ben thomas, who flashes his. Seven pounds philosophical meaning to tims life within the movie it seems as if tim is confirming that life is absurd like philosophers camus and nagel stated. He vows to correct this wrong by giving life to others in need by donating his various organs. Also, with highest quality, good speed and genuine safety. Over the course of his journey, he meets and falls in. Academy award nominee will smith reunites with the directors and producers of the pursuit of happyness for the emotional drama seven pounds. See more ideas about seven pounds, will smith and movies. Two years later, in a conscious bid for atonement, unable to live with what he did, tim sets out to. Chaka khan at an event for seven pounds 2008 will smith and rosario dawson at an event for seven pounds 2008 will smith.
The movie tackles heavy themes like what it means to live a meaningful life, embracing death in the face of a. Critic mark adams stated that 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. He discovers he has the power to change the circumstances of seven strangers who deserve a second chance. There are many psychological issues dealt with in the film but we have researched two concepts that we believe were key. A lifeshattering secret torments ben thomas will smith. The basic story of seven pounds, beyond all the narrative shuffle and existential pondering, is an interesting one, and id tell you about it if mucino hadnt foolishly structured his movie to. Seven pounds 2008 t 2h 3m awardwinning films weighed down by a dark secret, irs agent ben thomas tries to improve the lives of seven strangers in need of a second chance. With will smith, rosario dawson, woody harrelson, michael ealy. Seven pounds by gabriele muccino gabriele muccino, will. The film manipulates shamelessly and, despite defying logic with its contrivances and unconvincing character portrayals, will succeed in getting many audience members to the point where tears are inevitable. May 27, 2009 rosario dawson and will smith in seven pounds seven poundsby paul macinnes with apologies to grant nieporte int.
The primary goal of seven pounds is to make viewers weep, and it pursues that aim with a doggedness that is almost commendable. Im a fan of will smith, but even taking that into account he still acts brilliantly in this film. To each, he offers something that will reverse their troubles, seeking to atone for a haunting past mistake. What will smith tm is doing, particularly in the cases of these two of the seven people he is handing a pound of his flesh either metaphorically or literally is wildly unethical to the point that any honest version of this movie would end with the tragic revelation of that. Film analysis seven pounds psychological analysis for our third quarter project, we watched seven pounds, starring will smith.
Finally, the seven pounds script is here for all you fans of the will smith movie. Camuss view is that human life is absurd because we need meaning, but the universe is. A good actor brings such a role into focus, as will smith does in the enigmatically titled seven pounds. Seven pounds has competenttogood acting, good production values, and an intense, sentimental, surface message. Rosario dawson, woody harrelson, and barry pepper also star. In seven pounds, a somber tale of martyrdom and atonement, a mysterious man in a dark suit hovers around hospitals, looking for fallen sparrows. The protagonist, suicidally depressed, seeks to expiate his guilt over causing the deaths of his fiance and six others in a motor vehicle accident. Seven pounds available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be. Ben finds their names and information through what is apparently his job as an irs agent. Melancholy will smith film is too intense for younger kids. Check out the official seven pounds 2008 trailer starring will smith. With that caveat in mind, seven pounds stars will smith as ben thomas, a mysterious irs agent investigating people who either suffer from a terminal illness or live in mortal danger.