3. Seven Pounds
This thoughtful movie has been criticized for being a bit slow but if you have a bit of patience and a few snacks this is a good Sunday afternoon watch.
Will Smith plays Ben Thomas, a man haunted by a secret who is looking for redemption by transforming the lives of seven strangers.
But nothing is that simple in Hollywood or we’d all be watching 30 minute films. Smith ends up falling in love with one of his chosen strangers and this emotional roller coaster of a film is derailed.
Another film to watch if you’re in a good mood, Smith manages to take a difficult subject and make it accessible while also adding well timed humor to the mix to lighten this sometimes difficult and poignant film.
Who can resist a film with the quote: “In seven days, God created the world. And in seven seconds, I shattered mine.” You just have to know what happened, right?
2. The Legend of Bagger Vance
Will Smith plays the title role in this family movie about a caddy, Bagger Vance, who plays a round of golf with a jaded war veteran Captain Rannulph Junah. Vance teaches the vet the way to find something to live for.
You might think a two hour film about golf could be dull and to be honest, it isn’t rip roaring action and car chases every five minutes. But the story-line and message behind this tell a different story.
If you’re looking for a thoughtful film you can read into and escape for two hours by taking in the film’s deep message then fire up the DVD player and settle down.
However, if you’re used to watching Smith deliver witty one-liners while fighting off robots or flying through the sky then this isn’t the film for you.
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