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4.0étoiles sur 5
Smith took this role and ran with it, Jui 27 2007
Smith is a gifted actor, and this film really showcases his emotional range. His natural rapport with his son is in no way one-sided; Jaden Smith is believable and very charming. Certainly, the audience can feel secure that Chris Gardner, the main character, will succeed in some fashion or else a film would never have been based on his autobiography, but the simple, sentimental score, well-written screenplay, subtle direction and, above all, Will Smith's acting make us strive with Gardner, cry with him, and hurt with him.
Gardner's tale is like "Die Hard" for the masses; he has to endure being arrested, being evicted, fighting for a bed at the homeless shelter, trying to keep appointments and to study while holding down two full-time jobs with no car, sprinting all over San Francisco, attempting to keep himself and his son clean--it just does not stop. Watch Smith's face during the film--he shows us a man who only just manages to fend off despair. He bleeds and weeps because of the injustice in the world, with disappointment at how his potential has been wasted, with the weight of all his past failures, and with worry for his son. But he clings to the path he has chosen in the belief that it will lead him from this torment. One can actually see the dead look in Smith's eyes, the punch-drunk expression of one who is suffering, who is juggling so many burdens that his mind spills over with the effort, for whom a seemingly minor setback is a Big Deal. Smith gets it, and he makes us get it, too.
Incidentally, he could probably have been a stuntman or a professional athlete. He has had running scenes in many of his films to date, and in this movie he looks ready to set a new record for the 400 meters. Smith is a little too fit and energetic for a homeless guy who hardly sleeps and eats in a soup kitchen for much of the movie, but his running and carrying feats illustrate Gardner's bulldog tenacity, and how his own physical power and endurance aided him in achieving his ends. All I have to say is this movie is one of the best this year. I couldn't believe how good Will Smith did in this film. I also couldn't imagine a bone density scanner salesman lived a part of his life this way. Sleeping in a bathroom at a Subway station! On top of toilet paper! It made me feel good that I sleep in a bed at night! I do hope with an inspiring story like this, that he claims any upcoming awards.
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3.0étoiles sur 5
A difficult movie to get into, Mai 3 2007
Will Smith did a great job in his role as usual; the man is a very talented actor. This movie, however, is missing something in the story-telling. I didn't find that the story really drew me in for some reason. While it's easy to sympathise with the plight of the two main characters with respect to their situation, it's difficult at times to sympathise with the main character. This movie is basically about a man/father whose wife leaves him after some failed attempts in the workforce. After becoming a single parent, he struggles to keep him and his son together and find safe shelter while he pursues an internship at a brokerage firm. The show is undoubtedly a tear-jerker for a number of people as it deals with homelessness, the relationship between a father and son and the pursuit of the American dream that so many of us find endearing. Most of us can relate to the desire to make something of ourselves and achieve economic success and this movie does a decent job of effectively conveying that desire; well, Will Smith does a good job as the man who plays the main character. I found that the story became somewhat one-dimensional, however, as the character seemed a little obsessed with making the big bucks. I find it difficult to believe that the real Chris Gardner was so one-dimensional; he is actually a man of several accomplishments, but the movie doesn't do a great job in making the viewer understand that. It's difficult to do in 90 to 120 minutes, but I can't help but think that the script could have been better.
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5.0étoiles sur 5
Heartbreaking, Sep 19 2009
In this tear jerking drama Will Smith trades in his super hero cape and takes up the role of an average Joe. No saving the world this time, instead his fight is to give his son a better life. After what seems like a lifetime of misfortune and bad luck Chris Gardner (Smith) is left alone to raise his son (Jaden Smith). The only problem is he barely has enough money to keep a house over their heads. The only glimmer of hope they have left is an internship at Dean Witter a stockbroker company. This may turn out to be the job of a lifetime, but with every glimmer there is always an obstacle course that guards its way. Of course this case is no different, not only is Chris up against nineteen other well educated candidates who have plenty more experience, but the internship doesn't pay a cent. Chris finds himself questioning whether or not this risk is worth taking and we find ourselves hoping with heavy hearts and watery eyes that it is.
The Pursuit of Happiness is jam packed with hard-hitting emotion. Good luck getting through this one without shedding a tear. With a story that hits so close to home for so many of us, it can be almost painful to watch. Many of us on some level know the struggle that Smith's character faces, we know all about that horrible feeling of helplessness we feel when assuring your child that "everything will be ok" when you yourself are not so sure. The train station scene is a perfect example of how this movie taps into our emotions, and leaves us feeling completely vulnerable.
Smith incredible in this film, proving to us once again that he deserves his place as one of our most loved actors, but it his son Jaden Smith (who plays Christopher) who shows us that acting definitely runs in the family. He is quickly following in his father's footsteps. Even at a young age he has flawlessly portrayed his role (and he is just so adorable!).
The Pursuit of Happiness gives us all hope; it gives us something to dream for, and something to strive for. It is a great story with amazing acting and a great message. It is completely clean (no swearing, alcohol/drug use, violence or nudity) and it's easy to follow making it a perfect choice for a family movie night or a relaxing evening on the couch.
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