Seven Pounds (2008)

Director:

Gabriele Muccino

Writer (WGA):

Grant Nieporte (written by)

Release Date:

19 December 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Seven Names. Seven Strangers. One Secret.

Plot:

An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

Plot Keywords:

Redemption | IRS Agent | Tragic Ending | Blood Type | Sibling Relationship

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Will Smith	...	Ben Thomas
Rosario Dawson	...	Emily Posa
Woody Harrelson	...	Ezra Turner
Michael Ealy	...	Ben's Brother
Barry Pepper	...	Dan
Elpidia Carrillo	...	Connie Tepos
Robinne Lee	...	Sarah Jenson
Joe Nunez	...	Larry (Hotel Owner)
Bill Smitrovich	...	George Ristuccia
Tim Kelleher	...	Stewart Goodman
Gina Hecht	...	Dr. Briar
Andy Milder	...	George's Doctor
Judyann Elder	...	Holly Apelgren
Sarah Jane Morris	...	Susan
Madison Pettis	...	Connie's Daughter

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality.

Runtime:

123 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #44265) | UK:12A | Ireland:15A | Australia:M | South Korea:15 | Singapore:PG | Portugal:M/16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Finland:K-11 | Norway:11 | Hong Kong:IIA | Spain:13 | Netherlands:12 | South Africa:13V | New Zealand:M | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Sweden:11 | Taiwan:PG-12 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:13 | France:U | Czech Republic:12 | Hungary:16 | India:A (cinema release) | Canada:14A (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | Germany:12 | Mexico:B | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures

Trivia:

Director Gabriele Muccino was attracted to the story because it tells of a mysterious personal journey that is, in fact, a true declaration of love. He feels it tells the story of a man consumed by remorse and the pain of having lost a loved one, who finds himself face-to-face with the one thing he expected the least, the opportunity to start again, to live a new life, and that the story is thought-provoking, bold, touching and full of emotion. As such he believes only Will Smith could have been capable of giving the film so much strength.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Jellyfish can live in captivity as long as the tank they are in is round. Round tanks keep the jellyfish from getting trapped in the edges (from which they can't escape without a water current). In the movie, the tank that Will Smith's character uses for the jellyfish is round, so there is no error.

Quotes:

[first lines]
911 Operator: 911 emergency...
Ben Thomas: I need an ambulance.
911 Operator: I have you at 9212 West Third Street in Los Angeles.
Ben Thomas: That's room number 2.
911 Operator: What's the emergency?
Ben Thomas: There's been a suicide.
911 Operator: Who's the victim?
Ben Thomas: I am.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Schmidt & Pocher: (#2.9)" (2009)

Soundtrack:

Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)

Simply Beautiful

This is the first time I have ever posted. I saw this movie and it made me want to post. IT seems Seven Pounds is getting a lot of negative press and I felt like I need to do my part to let some people know that this movie is SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! For me, this was a rare movie that stays with you. I found everything about this movie beautiful..the acting, the music, the directing and especially the beautiful story. A story of giving..sacrifice with purpose. I am not the biggest Will Smith fan, but I must say that his performance for me was ASTOUNDING. I felt his pain and was moved by what his character was doing. This is not a easy story to tell in 2hrs and I think they did a really fantastic job. This movie will not be for everyone...it moves slowly and may be confusing..until you figure it out...then the reality of his purpose will crush you emotionally and at the same time it is so beautiful....SWEET PAIN (it did for me anyway)....Seven Pounds is a wonderful movie that will stay with you long into the night and next day.....Thanks