SEVEN POUNDS-Written Film Review
SEVEN POUNDS (Running Time: 118 min; Rated: PG-13)
Reviewed by Denise Castillón
Enigmatic and Heart-wrenching, SEVEN POUNDS Worth Its Weight
Will Smith plays grief-stricken IRS agent Ben Smith in “Seven Pounds”, who pays mysterious personal visits to unsuspecting citizens. While we strive to understand his puzzling behavior and uncover his true intentions, we observe him court Rosario Dawson as the sickly and equally lonely Emily Posa. After revealing flashback unravels this films’ mystery, we are emotionally transported into a heartrending drama by fine acting performances from Will Smith and Rosario Dawson.
SPOILER ALERT! The film’s title alludes to the plot’s premise; think “seven pounds of flesh”.
Starring Will Smith and Rosario Dawson, along with Woody Harrelson, Barry Pepper and Michael Ealy.
Directed by Gabriele Muccino (The Pursit of Happyness). Written by Grant Nieporte. Edited by Hughes Winborne. Cinematography by Philippe Le Sourd. Produced by Will Smith, James Lassiter, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch. Executive producers are David J. Bloomfield, David Crockett and Domenico Procacci. An Overbrook Entertainment Production. Distributed by Columbia Pictures for Sony Pictures.
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