I’ve seen the poster for this but beyond that haven’t really dug into it up until now. Will Smith teamed up once again with the director and producers he worked with in Pursuit of Happyness for the movie Seven Pounds.
The synopsis of the film is very succinct:
The emotional story of a man who will change the lives of seven strangers.
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In addition to Will Smith the film stars Rosario Dawson and Woody Harrelson. Italian director Gabriele Muccino impressed me with “Happyness” and I’m sure this will be quite the emotionally moving film as well (I’m a sucker for these things, although I generally don’t go out of my way to watch them).
Check out the poster and the trailer below:
Will Smith Seven Pounds poster
Official movie site: SevenPounds.com
Seven Pounds opens on December 19th.
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The hockey coach with dialysis was one of the 7 people he helped. He just happened to help the old lady get a bath while he was evaluating the nursing home director. He decided the director wasn’t a good person, therefore, no help for him.
@larry
I would assume 2008.
Vic
In my opinion, and others that I know have seen it. This is the best movie Will Smith has made.
Emily Posa Heart
Ezra Turner Eyes
Ben Thomas One of his lungs
Holly Right half of liver
George Ristuccia (the old guy who donated to kids) Kidney
Nicholas (the little boy) Bone marrow
Connie House
Q: What is the average weight of human heart in pounds?
A: About 11 ounces which is about 5/8 pounds
This was ultimately one of the Top movies I’ve had the opportunity to see!
I only have one other movie in mind which can compare and that movie is Crash.
This is a must see.
According to a medical textbook used by most doctors in training in medical school (Robbins book of Pathology), the avg FEMALE HEART weighs (250-300grams = 0.55-0.66 lb = 8.81-10.58 oz)and the avg MALE HEART weighs 300-350grams = (0.66-0.77 lb = 10.58-12.34 oz). Continue the discussion re:significance of 7 pounds as an appropriate movie title…
The movie isn’t slow at all. It’s called “set-up” and it is beautifully and creatively done. It was very deliberate and entertaining for anyone that can appreciate some intellectual stimulation instead of the usual car chase. Impatient moviegoers again. Just a result of that instant, “I want it now generation” again. You know, the micro-waves, instant coffee, instant credit sort of thing. Bravo Will! Well done.
OMG I watched this movie over the weekend and at first it was a mystery in which I love but it was slow for about 45 minutes and it could have been faster. As the movie continues you are consumed with figuring out why name the movie “7 Pounds?” As the scenes continued and you began to feel sad and confused at the same time then you began counting those people who he helped. Then you wondered why he wanted to help them and why the Octupus and on and on with lots of questions circling around in your head. Then you see the newspaper clipping and found out that he was responsible for the deaths of 7 individuals including his wife! Then you discover that he wanted to end his life because he could not bare the idea of being responsible for this crime. As I sat there I was thinking but you did not kill these people on purpose but your going to commit suicide and this will make the world a better place. I went on to think about Samson in the Bible whom after so many warnings from his parents, this woman from the valley Delialah and finally his eyes were taken from him along with his strenght as a Nazaareen. He finally decided that he would take down that whole population of bad folks along with his life. Well after he did this you are left to think was this suicide or was this a sacrafice? Same thing with this movie, One healthy life for the increased value of 7 other lives? What a movie and it leaves lots of unanswered questions. I am seeking the face of God on this one and is it our assignment to change the course of history in society when our very own lives are at stake after all God gave his son to us to save the world could Wil Smith be acting as a God figure? Could he be giving his life for the saving value of lives he choose only if they were considered good people by himself?
Magnificant Movie………..causes you to think and not be given the message on a sliver platter
I loved this movie!!! It was one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen. It took my breath away, the cast was incredible and well chosen.Will Smith’s acting just gets better and better. The movie shows you how beautiful life really is and it made you feel!! I did not have a dry eye throughout the entire film. If it were up to me I would give will smith and the movie an academy award.
Great Movie!! One of those movies that make you think and realize there still are positive people in the world. It brings us down to earth and show us how hard life can be for others in the struggle, the beginning was a bit slow but other then that the movie itself made me want to give back and help others out as well, one love!
Great movie. I was a little reluctant to see it due to the Brad Pitt movie and its rave reviews, but my wife won the coin toss, so off we went to see this movie. In my opinion, this is a great movie with a creative plot, also it features stellar acting performed by Will Smith and Rosario Dawson. If you are a die hard fan of typical hollywood movies, please do not go see this one because it is a little mature for the average movie goer. People who enjoy stories with a twist go see it, I challenge you.
About the 7 people – I think the hospital director with the nice new car was a candidate for something but he didn’t get it because he was ‘not a good person’
Good movie.
I guess he replaced the seven pounds for the seven lives he felt responsible for. I really enjoyed this movie and I also cried thinking about my sister who gave me a “gift”…One of her kidneys. I was on dialysis for two and a half years and could have got her kidney sooner, but I was afraid that something would happen to her. But I started getting more sick than what I was and finally decided that this would improve my life and I wanted to be here for my three kids. I thank her with something very special every February 18th. This year will make eight(8)years that I will have her kidney.
Alas, I read the reviews and now pretty much know what the movie is about. My Bad! BUT….y’all have convinced me that I must see this movie. I want to thank everyone for the good and bad reviews!
I watched it today and I was crying at the very beginning. If you saw the movie you know what part i’m talking about. It was kinda slow but it was totally worth it. It kept me thinking from start to finish. It is one of the the best movies i’ve seen in a while. I think everyone will take something from it. Like I’ve heard other say everything comes together in the last 15 or 20 minutes of the movie. The is a film that will be remembered for years to come. If you haven’t seen it you must.
WTH do you people mean by slow? What do you wanna know whats gonna happen within the first 30 mins of the movie so you can call it boring or too short at the end? lol Curiosity is what draws people farther into a movie or book….if you lack curiosity you need to learn patience or go find some excitement for your life or go visit a doc and be an ADD patient like the rest of the country.
why didn’t he donate his big ears to somebody?
Answer for Janoshs’ Question:
I am sure if he could, you can be first in line to get them. That way you will know how ignorant that sounds when you ask yourself that question.
Reply to Karen….Lighten up, woman. Janosh’s comment was hilarious! We all love Will Smith, but you gotta admit, he DOES have some big ears.
I would tend to agree with Diana – that IS funny.
Vic
LOL…
I am sure you do agree Vic. You got a nice set of ears too!!!
The reference to 7 pounds is definitely adapted from The Taming of the Shrew. It was also used in the movie “Se7en” as the psychotic reasoning being one of the killings.
I don’t think the gift Ben had brought for Emily had any relevance other than that they both clearly enjoyed the traditional and somewhat tactile way of listening to music; on a turntable. Its pretty obvious it was a record. Someone in this discussion thought it may have been a calendar! I think that would’ve been a very inappropriate gift and wouldn’t reflect Ben’s acute sense of empathy for others.
The relevance of the jellyfish (not an octopus, as someone said!), was it was clearly a special memory he had from his childhood. I guess a metaphor was being created: that such a thing of beauty could cause so much pain – and that Ben making the ultimate sacrifice could in turn offer others their greatest gift; life (heart, kidney, bone marrow, liver), sight, humility (old woman) & freedom (mother and her children).
A profound film.
OK so i just saw this movie, and its Will Smiths best ever! The movie is set out perfectly and for the people who think it was slow should try and pay attention to the little details (hints etc) in the movie.
As for the “Seven Pounds” yes because of his little mistake (using his cell phone while driving!) 7 people died in the crash, and after watching the movie a second time it occurs to me that its “seven pounds” of burden (as in 1 pound for each person who died cause of him) that his trying to get of him by giving the other 7 a new life. ( referenced to Shakespearean play as mentioned above already!)
Just seen the movie. I did not think it washard to figure out. It was an exceptional movie. Yes, it was slow moving… but it was good throughout. I do wish that we could have seen Ezra actually finding out he had eyes donated to him. QUESTION: Where did the brother go … I thought he was waiting for him outside? Did Will take the car and the ID from his brother? Is that why the brother took the car also?
No, Ben snuck out behind the house to run back to his motel room as he knew it was time to do what he’d been planning (probably motivated by the talk he’d had with Emily). And no, the car wasn’t his a as he asks Ben “Give me your keys” when he demands them from him. But yes, the ID was his brother’s.
Hello Everyone, I’ve read All the Comments and I find them all very interesting and others Funny (in a Nice Way). I like the Shakespeare theory on the Title “7 pounds.” I personally, am going to Blow your Mind by giving my own Opinion on what the Title means? At First, I was thinking that Will Smith’s character is Saving 7 lives hence the Name “7 Pounds.” Seven “Pounding Hearts” aka “7 pounds” that he will attempt to save, before he gives up on his own life to join his wife up in Heaven. Then, the More and More I thought about it?,that’s when it Hit me like a Ton of Bricks. He was Saving Lives and Giving “NEW Birth” to these 7 Strangers that he had been Monitoring (or Auditing if you will?, as he stole his brother’s identity and disguised himself as an IRS Agent). The Title “7 Pounds” means Giving a “New Beginning” to someone who is trust worthy and is doing a good deed on this Earth. A “Born Again” Human, who wants to live and deserves a Second Chance at Life. Think About it?? The Average Baby born in America, weighs (hold it……………wait a minute………don’t tell me…………you got to be kidding me…………AdaN you’re a Genius………) Yes!!! That’s Right……**** ” 7 POUNDS ” *** (Man, I’m Good!! -lol-) But, you guys are all good and have Valid points. I think it’s irrelavant if Will Smith (whatever his Real Name was?? Because Ben Thomas was his brother and we never knew his name??) forgot to give Emily (aka Puerto Rican Hottie Rosario Dawson) her a New Record as a Gift, or who drove the car Home the next morning, and was that his only suit, etc…?? You’re Missing “The Big Picture.” Emily obviously had some Tax Issues, due to her Medical Expenses. So, what better way to get to know someone, other than the IRS Agent?? In
which Ironically his brother worked for the IRS. If I had a Heart Condition?? Would you Rather have some Vinyl as a Gift?? Or a New Heart?? (I don’t know bout you but I would lean more towards a New Heart) If you’re still curious what a Jellyfish looks like?? Check out Spongebob on Nickelodeon sometime, and you’ll be able to tell the difference between a Octopus, Squid(ward), and a Jellyfish?? Or the Discovery Channel might help out too…lol!! Don’t Mention it Guys. I don’t mean to bash anyone, I was just addressing some Questions viewers had?? Love U Guys and God Bless!! I enjoyed the Comments by everyone, Especially Vic and Hogg…..
Take Care, – PaChAnGa -
an amazing film will smiths best by a long way best film ive seen in years
Great movie! I also wondered about the present and what was in it. My husband believes it could have been printing paper from the era of the printing press he fixed. It’s possible, same size etc. And he was going to grab it at the time he had just shown her the fixed press. It could have been an LP but definately not a calender! My husband says it’s the American version of Australia’s road safety adds but a little longer, but certainly left him thinking! I thought the box jelly would leave toxin’s in his heart did anyone else wonder that?
Great film.
Is it just me being stupid because no one seems to have brought it up. But why those seven people? Were they just random or did they have some connection?
I love Will Smith and think I am legend is his greatest film but this comes a close second his acting is amazing.
Hi guys and girls,
I have watched this movie yesterday and here is my 3 cents to everything you’ve said before.
First of all, the title. I disagree that the title SEVEN POUNDS only relates to Shakespeare, weight of the baby born in US, total weight of the organs donated. I’m absolutely sure it’s all of that, and people who were thinking of the title were aware of all of that + more. You see, that is what I was taught the art is, back at school. 2 + 2 = 4 is not an art, because everyone looking at this sees the same. Art is something, which have double, triple, or lots of meanings. Just like naming this film SEVEN POUNDS.
Also it is important for me to reply to someone who said the movie was boring because he/she was trying to figure out what’s it all about for the first 45 minutes. I’m really sorry, but if you only like movies which are obvious as to what’s gonna happen, I believe you have just failed. I want movie to surprise me, I want the plot to be more intelligent that I could imagine, and I want to be hit in the face with reality and emotions coming out of it.
One more thing – the name of the person he was playing could have been Tim, I guess. That’s the name he’s using when telling Emily a story over a cell phone, when she fainted and had been taken to the hospital.
As to the pace of this film – I think it’s perfect. This is a story of the last week/two weeks of guys life. He had been thinking about what he’s going to do for a long time, he keeps asking himself should he redeem himself by doing what he’s planned to do, or should he just let go and find another way of forgiving himself. You can’t show this process in an action-style paced film.
That’s all
Ps. Actually two more thing. When he goes to bed with Emily? I think that’s the typical ounce of Hollywood production, pushing the film further away from the art.
Ps2. One question I was asking myself – will he let all the people know he was the organ donor – he did, and that was okay. But if he didn’t he would follow what he said before – “You’re a good person even when no one is looking at you”.
Still one of the best movies in the last year!
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