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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Grant Nieporte (written by)
Release Date:
19 December 2008 (USA)
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Tagline:
Seven Names. Seven Strangers. One Secret. more
Plot:
An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins
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5 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(436 articles)
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User Comments:
Definitely worth seeing!!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality.
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Runtime:
123 min
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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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
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Trivia:
Woody Harrelson's character is named Ezra, which in Hebrew means 'help' or 'assistance', hinting to the events at the end of the movie.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Jeopardy!: (#26.12)" (2009)
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Soundtrack:
Asi Sera
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FAQ
Why would Ben want to donate seven pounds of flesh?So what's the big twist in this movie?
Is the gift Ben gave to Ezra possible?
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I don't give out 10 stars easily unless it's a film that can keep me guessing. A film that will make me want to see it through to the end, not because I paid hard earned cash, but because I truly care about the characters and where they're going to end up. If you like me, then you're going to want to see this one.
Will Smith has always been an interesting actor for me. I watch everything he does because I'm a huge fan. I must admit that the idea of him playing another heartbroken, distanced from the world individual (Hancock, I am Legend) made me a little annoyed, but this one was a home run. The character Ben Thomas is such a mystery that you want to know what he plans to do; for others, for himself, etc. As the story unfolds, so does his intentions and not in a really simplistic way. He's a complex person, but not so much that he aggravates me. He's intriguing.
The connection between Will Smith and Rosario Dawson is so well done and so believable. This is how it's supposed to be done. There's a chemistry in their acting that I haven't seen in about 10 years or so. I'm not exaggerating. I haven't seen too many films where the chemistry is genuine; kudos to the both of them.
It is very touching and sad, yet heartwarming. Geez, did I say that? I walked away from this one feeling good. That's what it is in the end. A feel good movie.