Diagonaldi Very well executed
Onlinewsma Absolutely Brilliant!
Cleveronix A different way of telling a story
amine_bouzid The first time I watched this movie I wasn't quite sure what to expect. What I got was not only an amazing movie with great acting, but an inspiring message of how to be resilient in life in order to get what you want. This is by far Will Smith's best performance as an actor, and I'm surprised he hasn't been awarded an Oscar for this movie. I never cry for movies but this popped my cherry, the end is unbelievably satisfying. By far my favourite movie.
OneEightNine Media This is a spoiler free review, just because this is the type of film you should go into without any knowledge if you can help it. Because you want to get the biggest bang for your buck.
This film is like a warm hug from your grandma. But best of all, it is based on a true story.
Note to self: read the book it is based off of.
angelinaroselina This was an amazingly done movie. I loved how nurturing Chris was with his son and all of the crazy circumstances that he went through to keep his safe. I love that he wanted to be a good father to his son because Chris never knew his dad as he grew up. Even though this was not a blatantly "Christian movie", it definitely had Christian elements. Throughout the movie, I was able to find the elements of faith, mercy, and hospitality, along with many more. I would highly recommend watching "The Pursuit of Happyness".
Robert Burnier Will Smith may have been good in this film. It may have been effectively made, acted, produced and directed. A well packaged product. People may have walked out of this film feeling very good at the end.But they shouldn't.It represents a dark explication of the "American Dream" in which we are called to celebrate the fact that a father hung out with his kid in public bathrooms until by chance he "made it" with some big corporation.That's a nightmare from beginning to end and explains a lot of what's broken about our attitudes toward society. It allows us to leave the theater clucking: "Yes, if only all those black fathers would do this, they'd be fine, maybe even rich. Its really all their fault." Awful. 2/10 stars (not 1 only because I respect the acting.)
