The title 7 pounds is derived from the expression pound of flesh which in its original meaning refers to a terrible burden or debt which has to be repaid by whatever mean. Watch seven pounds online stream full movie nowtv free. Seven pounds has competenttogood acting, good production values, and an intense, sentimental, surface message. Want to be seen as an even more exceptional samaritan than will smiths pained character in seven pounds. If so can you help uso out with the meaning of the movie. Smith was good as always and dawson was good as well. Will smith stars in a supremely annoying and precious romantic drama, finds peter bradshaw. But when one of them captures his heart, he must decide if he should reveal his secret even if it means giving up on his plan. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Over the course of his journey, he meets and falls in love with a cardiac patient named emily rosario dawson, and in so doing, complicates his mission. Seven pounds is a movie where tim thomasmain character acts like an irs agent named ben thomastims brother with the viewer never knowing he was acting like his brother till near the end of the movie. Seven pounds 2008 soundtrack complete list of songs.
Released december 19th, 2008, seven pounds stars will smith, rosario dawson, michael ealy, barry pepper the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 4 min, and received a score of 36 out of 100. Which is crucial, because seven pounds requires considerable suspension of disbelief. Taciau isauso diena, kai beno gyvenimas pakrypo ne ta vaga. Like, how did he come across those people that he helped, and. Will smith encores pursuit of happyness with seven pounds. Will smith, rosario dawson, woody harrelson, michael ealy, barry pepper. Over the course of his journey, he meets and falls in. At movie s end, after will smith kills himself, rosario.
Seven pounds, in fiveword sentences film the guardian. The role brought him international recognition and two golden globe award nominations for best actor television series musical or comedy. Rosario dawson, woody harrelson, and barry pepper also star. Melancholy will smith film is too intense for younger kids. Gabriele muccino, the italian film maker who directed smith in the 2006 family drama the pursuit of happyness, is now at the helm of a movie. For majority of the film, we have no idea why will smith is going around and helping all of these people, for seemingly no reason of course until the big revelation at the end. Seven pounds 2008 stream and watch online moviefone. Grab your 7 day free trial of the nowtv sky cinema pass today and start watching the latest and best movies. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. 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. Will smith stars as a man who sets out to change the lives of seven people. Me and some friends just went and saw the movie seven pounds with will smith, has anyone else seen it. For the film, the main character gives away 7 pounds of his own flesh. In order to find redemption, he sets out to change the lives of seven strangers.
Watch hd movies online for free and download the latest movies. Film analysis seven pounds psychological analysis for our third quarter project, we watched seven pounds, starring will smith. He finds seven unfortunates in various fiancial, emotional, or health problems. In the film, smith plays ben thomas, an irs agent with. This film is a mixed bag that includes beautiful scenes, great acting, and some surreal filming suggestive of 1960s art house films. Seven pounds 2008 online sa prevodom a man with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers. Dec 21, 20 the jellyfish wasnt used to protect his vital organs from damage he already had a tub full of icy water to take care of that. Dec 17, 2008 empty seven pounds, starring will smith and directed by gabriele muccino, bears hallmarks of their earlier film together, the pursuit of happyness. Seven pounds the motivational part that ben thomas advice connie tepos to doest be weak duration. Dec 17, 2008 i am fascinated by films that observe a character who is behaving precisely, with no apparent motivation.
Seven pounds the movie seven pounds makes the list of best will smith movies simply because of the. Seven pounds 2008 will smith, woody harrelson will smith stars as a man who sets out to change the lives of seven people. A man who caused the accidental deaths of 7 people seeks redemption by handpicking 7 people for his secret project. A lifeshattering secret torments ben thomas will smith. For our third quarter project, we watched seven pounds, starring will smith. But wondering what significance the man who works in the homeat the beginning who is being nasty to the old lady what does he have to. Watch seven pounds starring will smith in this drama on directv.
Nov 29, 2008 all 29 songs from the seven pounds 2008 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. The meaning of the movie is explained in the end, but its spiritual meaning is based on shakespeares the merchant of venice, where a wager is set and the debt to be paid if unfulfilled, will result in 7 pounds of flesh being taken. In the movie will smith donates seven pounds of flesh and saves seven people for the seven. I am assuming that will smith and his brother swapped identities. The protagonist, suicidally depressed, seeks to expiate his guilt over causing the deaths of his fiance and six others in a motor vehicle accident. Has anyone else watched this film because i have watched it a few times now and there are still bits that i cannot work out maybe im just stupid but it was hard to get the gist of things. Empty seven pounds, starring will smith and directed by gabriele muccino, bears hallmarks of their earlier film together, the pursuit of happyness. Who is he, what does he want, why is he behaving so oddly for an irs agent. Why it crackles will smith will leave you gutted in this soulexcavating drama about one mans quest to right the past. While smith neither directs nor writes his films, seven pounds again. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Credit to the scriptwriters and director for also allowing this film to exist, it was amazing. The film was released in theaters in the united states and canada on december 19, 2008, by columbia pictures. Check out the official seven pounds 2008 trailer starring will smith.
A strange irs agent uses his database to locate a series of needy people and goes to elaborate lengths to improve their lives. Academy award nominee will smith reunites with the directors and producers of the pursuit of happyness for the emotional drama seven pounds. Will smith is on top form and in serious actor mode. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
Seven pounds 2008 online sa prevodom popcorn srbija. 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. I am fascinated by films that observe a character who is behaving precisely, with no apparent motivation. This is undoubtedly one of will smiths best performances. Credit to the scriptwriters and director for also allowing this film to. 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 strangers. Rent seven pounds starring will smith and rosario dawson on dvd and bluray. While i suggest watching seven pounds for those reasons, i have many objections from medical, ethical, and theological standpoint. His breakthrough came when he played a fictionalised version of himself in the 1990s television sitcom the fresh prince of belair. Seven pounds soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. In the movie seven pounds, will smiths character, ben tim kills himself in a bath full of ice to preserve his organs by putting a boxjellyfish. A good actor brings such a role into focus, as will smith does in the enigmatically titled seven pounds. 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 kadaise turejo svajoniu gyvenima, kuriame buvo viskas, ko tik gali panoreti amerikietis puikus, gerai apmokamas darbas, mylima ir mylinti zmona. Sony has unveiled the official poster for seven pounds, the upcoming will smith movie. If you used a jellyfish to commit suicide like in seven. Seven poundsby paul macinnes with apologies to grant nieporte. Smith is an engaging, charismatic presence, but the impact of seven pounds comes from dawsonshe has the kind of emotional transparency that shimmers off the screen. Will smith teamed up once again with the director and producers he worked with in pursuit of happyness for the movie seven pounds. It affirms life as something enormous and important, not small, not. Good enough to not regret seeing it in the theater. Its a very powerful film and will smith and the rest of the cast deserve our applause and respect for playing their roles so well. The jellyfish wasnt used to protect his vital organs from damage he already had a tub full of icy water to take care of that. Anyway, yes, the films title refers to the seven pounds of flesh that ben gives to make up for killing seven innocent people. This film here grabbed me from the start and will stay with me for weeks. In the movie seven pounds what does the seven pounds refer to.
Its not much to look at, but for those interested in the film. He also served as an executive producer on 24 episodes of the series. The film itself is one of those that you dont really have a clue whats going on for much of it. Seven pounds, which reunites will smith with gabriele muccino who directed him in the pursuit of happyness, begins with a series of riddling, chronologically scrambled scenes. A man with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary.
I cannot avoid this, in order to discuss what i liked about the film. From the creators of the pursuit of happyness, seven pounds is an emotionally charged, captivating mystery with a soulful, tender love story. Or what was going on, cause we are having a bit of trouble understanding it. Theres almost nothing i can say about seven pounds without it giving away almost everything about seven pounds. Despite an incredibly mawkish trailer, were highly intrigued by will smith s latest suretobe hit, seven pounds. Description ben thomas will smith is on a mission to drastically change the lives of 7 special individuals. Ben thomas is an irs agent with a fateful secret who embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers. What is the meaning behind the title seven pounds answers. I am a huge will smith fan and enthusiastically support his film concussion. At movies end, after will smith kills himself, rosario. I dont think knowing these spoilers would necessarily lessen the enjoyment of the film to a firsttime viewer, but if you havent seen it continue to read at your. I did wonder if it would be worth watching again but now i have it, yes it is. Dec 19, 2008 in the end, the most appealing thing about seven pounds is the element it shares with smith s more cheerful movies. The three main performances are all really good, which includes will smith, rosario dawson, and woody harrelson.
Seven pounds becomes a mesmerising, powerful piece of film making that, although not completely perfect. In addition to will smith the film stars rosario dawson and woody harrelson. Anyway, yes, the film s title refers to the seven pounds of flesh that ben gives to make up for killing seven innocent people. Feb 02, 2009 has anyone else watched this film because i have watched it a few times now and there are still bits that i cannot work out maybe im just stupid but it was hard to get the gist of things. I thought the plot was a bit lacking in points and the story was a bit predictable and the jellyfish thing was really dumb but overall the movie was pretty solid. 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. For that reason alone, i will remember this film for many years to come. All 29 songs from the seven pounds 2008 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Watch seven pounds online stream full movie directv. In the movie will smith risks his life so that the woman and her son can get away to the village were it was rumered to have survivors. The emotional story of a man who will change the lives of seven strangers. Look up the start times for the film at your local cineplex, show.
Oct 14, 2008 academy award nominee will smith reunites with the directors and producers of the pursuit of happyness for the emotional drama seven pounds. Tim, in a car accident leaves 7 people dead, one of them his fiance. With will smith, rosario dawson, woody harrelson, michael ealy. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Seven pounds is a 2008 film, directed by gabriele muccino. Find all 29 songs in seven pounds soundtrack, with scene descriptions. He is a little more haggard than usual dare one say it, old, with those lines on his. It played a large role in the film, as it guided the main characters actions throughout the film. In seven pounds seven lives were taken so seven pounds are owed, he must save seven lives.