Seven Pounds

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Seven Pounds

PG-13

Released Dec 19, 2008

2h 4m

Drama

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A life-shattering secret torments Ben Thomas (Will Smith). In order to find redemption, he sets out to change the lives of seven strangers. 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.

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Critics Consensus

Grim and morose, Seven Pounds is also undone by an illogical plot.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Not only is the idea so far out to be only fiction, it is so sadly executed that you can be pardoned for thinking Will Smith has remade Hancock, with less booze, more heart but as many powers and apparently as much grief.

Apr 26, 2019

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

... the ending just raised another question: what the hell was that?

Rated: C-

Sep 12, 2017

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Ben Kenigsberg

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Nov 18, 2011

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Employs a mixed tactic of misdirection and a little confusion, as the film jumps around on the timeline and waits to provide an explanation until almost halfway through.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

It was truly Rosario Dawson who completely enchanted me.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 22, 2020

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Nikki Baughan

Roll Credits

Seven Pounds becomes a mesmerising, powerful piece of film-making that, although not completely perfect... has the courage of its convictions to the end.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 30, 2019

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Audience Member

Amazing performance by Will Smith once again. Movie stayed in my head forever.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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Faiz D

Will Smith give a truly moving performance. It makes me cry every time I watch it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Muhammad Hanzalah A

It's a shame that the critics didn't like this film, whereas the audiences, including myself, really enjoyed this film.... Enjoyed might not even be the right word to describe this film. It's a movie that pulls you in from that first scene and then slowly builds up to what I think is a very satisfying and also sad ending and justification for all the actions in the film. This movie is a slow build up, but just trust the process, and don't focus too much on the pure logic aspect of the film. Instead, let it guide you through a plethora of emotions. It almost brought me to tears many times. Critics are saying that the premise of the film is too unrealistic, but the thing with this film is that even though the premise is unrealistic, it pulls you right in. I long to see films like this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/24

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Estevan G

A powerful drama featuring my favorite actor, Will Smith, in a deeply moving role. Smith plays Ben Thomas, a man on a mission to redeem himself by helping seven strangers. The film explores themes of sacrifice and forgiveness, with Smith delivering a compelling and emotional performance.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/24

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CAMonkey H

I hear the sequel is going to be called "One Slap". Sure to be a blockbuster hit!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/28/24

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UnCaNNy A

Was engaging and had me emotionally invested throughout. Thought provoking, unique story and a true masterpiece, wonderfully directed and it all makes sense with a ending that hits the landing to boot. 10/10 !!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/24

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Gabriele Muccino

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Will Smith

Tim Thomas

Rosario Dawson

Emily

Michael Ealy

Ben Thomas

Barry Pepper

Dan

Woody Harrelson

Ezra

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Synopsis

A life-shattering secret torments Ben Thomas (Will Smith). In order to find redemption, he sets out to change the lives of seven strangers. 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.

Director: Gabriele Muccino
Producer: Will Smith, Steve Tisch, Todd Black, James Lassiter, Jason Blumenthal
Screenwriter: Grant Nieporte
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Overbrook Entertainment, Escape Artists
Rating: PG-13 (Some Disturbing Content|A Scene of Sensuality|Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 15, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $70.0M
Runtime: 2h 4m

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