Will Smith helms this drama about a man who does good deeds for people for mysterious reasons. Smith is top-notch, showing yet again that he can carry a film that requires him to be more serious than his other acting roles. In fact, Seven Pounds has some very effective scenes thanks to the direction of Gabriele Muccino, who carries over a similar style from The Pursuit of Happyness.
The only slightly frustrating thing about Seven Pounds is the lack of character motivation for Smith throughout the film. Utilizing breaks in time, the film is designed to reveal the central twist in the final moments of the movie, which does effectively leave the audience somewhat shocked - but only at the risk of alienating viewers from creating a connection with Smith's character.
Otherwise, Seven Pounds is a compelling film, one sure to leave most people in a state of emotional awe. It's hard not to like Will Smith anyway, but the plot of this film will most likely cement Smith as the almighty good guy.
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