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Se7en (1995) 8.7
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8.7/10 from 564,119 users
Metascore: 65/100
Reviews: 927 user | 171 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. Director:David FincherWriter:Andrew Kevin Walker |
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Cast
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| Gwyneth Paltrow | ... | ||
| R. Lee Ermey | ... | ||
| Andrew Kevin Walker | ... |
Dead Man
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Officer Davis
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Bob Mack | ... |
Gluttony Victim
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Peter Crombie | ... |
Dr. O'Neill
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Coroner
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Workman
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Cab Driver
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George, Library Night Guard
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William Davidson | ... |
Library Guard
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Bob Collins | ... |
Library Guard
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A film about two homicide detectives' desperate hunt for a serial killer who justifies his crimes as absolution for the world's ignorance of the Seven Deadly Sins. The movie takes us from the tortured remains of one victim to the next as the sociopathic "John Doe" sermonizes to Detectives Sommerset and Mills -- one sin at a time. The sin of Gluttony comes first and the murderer's terrible capacity is graphically demonstrated in the dark and subdued tones characteristic of film noir. The seasoned and cultured but jaded Sommerset researches the Seven Deadly Sins in an effort to understand the killer's modus operandi while the bright but green and impulsive Detective Mills scoffs at his efforts to get inside the mind of a killer... Written by Mark Fleetwood <mfleetwo@mail.coin.missouri.edu>
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Let he who is without sin try to survive See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for grisly afterviews of horrific and bizarre killings, and for strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 September 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Seven See more »Box Office
Budget:
$33,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£11,434,343 (UK) (19 January 1996)Gross:
£19,234,230 (UK) (15 March 1996)Company Credits
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Detective Taylor: Neighbors heard them screaming at each other, like for two hours, and it was nothing new. Then they heard the gun go off, both barrels. Crime of passion.
William Somerset: Yeah, just look at all the passion on that wall.
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Performed by Marvin Gaye
Written by Marvin Gaye
Courtesy of Motown Records, A Division of PolyGram
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Did You Know?
Trivia
A rejected version of the credits had the same scratchy handwriting and Coil-remixed "Closer", but used static images instead of the jumpy, blurred footage used currently. (This credit sequence is in the Criterion laserdisc supplement section.) See more »Goofs
At about the end of the library scene, when Somerset is folding up Dante Alighieri's inferno printout, a mistake in the roman numerals can be seen. The lustful, following V. The greedy, should be listed as the 6th (VI) and the gluttonous as the 7th (VII) on the list. However, they're listed as the 7th (VII) and as the 6th (VI) respectively. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Detective Taylor: Neighbors heard them screaming at each other, like for two hours, and it was nothing new. Then they heard the gun go off, both barrels. Crime of passion.
William Somerset: Yeah, just look at all the passion on that wall.
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Crazy Credits
SPOILER: Kevin Spacey's name is not included in the opening titles to keep the John Doe intrigue going. To compensate, he is listed twice in the closing credits: once before the credits start rolling and once in the rolling credits in order of appearance. See more »Soundtracks
"Trouble Man"Performed by Marvin Gaye
Written by Marvin Gaye
Courtesy of Motown Records, A Division of PolyGram
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Gothic, shocking, suspenseful, disturbing and clever, `Seven' marked a new beginning for director David Fincher's career. This dark tale of murder and crime revolves around two detectives in present New York city played by two brilliant actors `Brad Pitt' and `Morgan Freeman' who are paired together to solve a puzzle of murder that is at the hands of a man who kills regarding to the seven deadly sins. Both actors displayed striking performances that are so sharp and realistic sometimes you have to remind yourself that's its all acting.
David Fincher's masterpiece really gives us an opportunity of a lifetime, maybe it's one that we don't all wish to share, but by seeing this movie you will experience a glimpse of the horrors that this world is filled with, and a small piece of mind of a man who you only prey you never have to meet.
Brad Pitt successfully proves to us that he's not just a pretty face on screen, and that he sinks into his character so well, that you can walk off after the film finishes classifying him as a pretty darn good actor.
You wouldn't expect anything else from Morgan Freeman because it's perfectly obvious that this guy was born to play the roles of the smart detective.
David Fincher's timeless directing and memorable filming captures all the goods that this film has to offer and will undoubtedly leave you shocked and begging for more films like this. Seven is a step into the harsh realities of life, a realistic portrayal of two detectives investigation into the un-describable horrific world murder, and the darkest realms of the human soul.
We can only prey for more classic memorable work from Mr. Fincher and for those future directors who are intent on making a gothic, psychological thriller, make sure you sit down and watch Seven with a pen and paper ready to take notes.