The Pursuit Of Happyness [2006]

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Primary Contributor : Will Smith
Primary Contributor : Jaden Smith

Product Details

Director : Gabriele Muccino
Actor : Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Dan Castellaneta, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe
Format : Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL
Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
Binding : DVD
EAN : 5035822198036
Product Group : DVD
Region Code : 2
Release Date : 2007-05-14
Running Time : 113minutes
Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

ASIN : B000O59B42

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

A heartwarming film that demonstrates how good, hard-working people can become homeless almost overnight, Pursuit of Happyness is a tour-de-force showcase for Will Smith, who convincingly portrays a down-and-out dad trying to better his family's life. Smith, who usually is cast in effortlessly boyish roles (Men in Black, Independence Day), is wonderful in the film--even in the scenes that shamelessly tug at viewers' heartstrings. Based on the true-life story of Chris Gardner, a San Francisco salesman forced at times to shelter his young son (played by Smith's adorable look-alike offspring Jaden Smith) in a men's room, there is little suspense to the film in terms of Chris' outcome. (His story and eventual success a successful and wealthy Chicago businessman was well-publicized on the newsmagazine show 20/20.) And let's face it, Hollywood's not too keen on making feel-good movies with unhappy endings.

The beauty (and suspense, to a certain extent) of this film is in the way the story is told. Though he is constantly rushing around to get to appointments and pick up his child, things do not happen quickly for Chris. When he accepts an internship with a prestigious stock brokerage firm, there's a catch: The position is unpaid, suitable more for trust-fund children than single parents with no other source of income. In many scenes, the viewer panics along with Chris, wondering how he's going to feed his child. While Smith and his son, Jaden, share many tender moments together, Thandie Newton has the thankless role of playing Chris' shrill wife, who deserts her family early in the film. It's not a particularly challenging part for the talented actress, and her departure doesn't impact the storyline much at all. As for the movie's misspelled title, it's inspired from a scene in the film. (Seeing a mural drawn by the children at a daycare center, Chris points out to the proprietor that "happiness" is spelled incorrectly. She notes that it doesn't matter how the word is written--just that the kids have it.) With Pursuit of Happyness, Smith has come out of his safety zone and, in turn, ends up playing his most heroic role to date. --Jae-Ha Kim

Customer Reviews

Loved it (2008-09-06)

If you like Will Smith and his movies, you`ll love this. It`s well worth watching.

Marvelous (2008-08-16)

The best film I have saw in a long time. Its a real american tailWill Smith is a great actor(Crap @ interviews) but a great actorDon't wish to explore the in's and out you will get it.If you like the film read the book. I bought it on amazon( ;-) cheapThe book is even better....

A wonderful film that is a testiment to the human spirit! (2008-07-07)

What a film! It moves you to tears, makes you smile, makes you laugh at times and makes you undertand that no matter what dreams you want to achieve in your life, you CAN do it! That is how strong the human spirit is and the power of belief. We all got through life, wondering if there is a light at the end of the tunnel and watching this film, is a fine example of how dreams can come true. If you just believe. Chris Gardner is a fine example of how to achieve the American Dream and how it can be done and we should learn that anything is possible if you just believe. Watch it, buy it, its worth every penny!

wealth = happiness (2008-05-23)

2 good performances, but what a sad message. I presumed that the film was a typical, liberal bashing of the "greed is good" ethos of the '80s...but it ends up celebrating it!

A MUST SEE FILM!! (2008-05-07)

The pursuit of happyness is an amazing film.It is so gripping your always saying to your self where are they going to live.at one point i was crying.i think the hole world should see it!.

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