The Pursuit of Happyness (Widescreen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Pursuit of Happyness (Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: The Story of My Life
Summary: 5 Stars
This was the best movie of 2006. It is the story of [my and] man men's lives who have a dream and persist through all types of adversity and hardship to realize it. Against all odds (a poor black man) and hitting the bottom of the bottom (homeless and raising a son), Will Smith's character does not give up and through sheer will power, ascends to a peak many of us more able will never attain (stockbroker for a major Wall Street firm).
If you have an entrepreneur in your family, buy this DVD, don't rent it. It will give them courage and hope in their darkest hours. One note of caution however: DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. Unfortunately, it turns out, nothing in the movie actually happened.
Movie Review: Deeply Moving Tale of Self Determination
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Pursuit Of Happyness" is an emotionally enriching cinematic experience. It's basically a tribute to the pursuing one's dreams despite the obstacles that are thrown in front of you and perservering in the end. Will Smith's Chris Gardner is an industrious chap with a lot of charm and savvy but suffers from a little misdirection. He begins the film peddling around San Francisco doctor's offices bone density scanners. This venture doesn't make him rich so he soon sets his goal on an internship with Dean Witter for a one-in-twenty shot at being a stockbroker. There are many pitfalls to attaining his dream. His wife recently left him with a five year old son to fend for. The internship is unpaid. He's evicted from a number of domiciles and at times forced to live in shelters and public bathrooms. Racism isn't really cited as a reason for Chris' predicament but there are subtle hints like when Dean Witter's instructor forces Chris to park his car. Despite it all Chris never wavers from his determination. Credit Will Smith for giving a full-bodied portrait of a man who wants his piece of the American Pie. Not to give anything away, the look on the face of Chris as he meets with the Dean Witter executives toward the films end will bring out the tear ducts. Jaden Smith, Will's real life son and his son in the film, gives a naturally charming and unaffected performance. "The Pursuit of Happyness" should soon be a bona fide word-of-mouth classic.Movie Review: Holy Cow
Summary: 5 Stars
Holy Cow. I'm an old guy with a lot of movies behind me. I didn't know that a movie could still get to me like this one did.Movie Review: One of the best inspirational films!
Summary: 5 Stars
Will Smith and his real life son Jaden Smith potray Chris Garder and his son Christopher in a moving story about surviving tough times and percevering. This displays how far the strong bond between father and son could take you in life, love helped them carry on. Chris knew that he had do something to make his son's future bright and he did just that! Check out this movie, anybody with a soul will be inspired!Movie Review: Watch this movie.
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on a true story, The Pursuit of Happyness (which stars Will Smith and his actual son Jaden) is about Chris Gardner. Chris is a smart, capable guy, but he's gotten himself into a bad situation. He sunk his life savings into selling bone density scanners, which don't seem to be moving very quickly. And his girlfriend Linda (played by Thandie Newton, looking as bad as a person that gorgeous can look), who's been working double shifts to make ends meet, gets fed up. She's going to leave him and take the kid, but Chris won't let her. So she leaves him AND the kid. Here's where things get interesting. In an effort to better their situation, Chris applies for a competitive broker internship. He's learned that out of a pool of 20 interns, only one will be offered a job at the end of the six-month program. He gets the internship. Problem? It's unpaid.
So, Chris has to start selling some scanners, FAST. He has moderate success, but there are still times when the father/son team is living pretty close to the bone. During some scenes, such as when the little family finds itself homeless for a while, I almost cried. These are the kinds of characters I can root for. Chris is doing everything possible to keep body and soul together and make a future for himself and his son. And sometimes, it still isn't enough. But the guy just won't give up. He powers through the worst of circumstances. He puts a brave face on for his kid. He keeps his wits about him. He doesn't cave. You gotta love a guy like that.
Will Smith is great in this. He must have gotten in awesome shape, too, because he spends alot of the movie in a flat-out run. (Talk about hustle.) And Jaden is adorable. His sweet, soft little-boy face. His good nature. His ultimate trust in his dad (on screen and off). A totally effortless performance, it was perfect for this movie. You will love this kid.
I recommend The Pursuit of Happyness. And if you're a parent, I doubly recommend it. It's absolutely inspirational.