| | Pursuit Of Happyness DVD
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Fathers And Sons Movies, Poverty | | Starring | Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Dan Castellaneta, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe | | Director | Gabriele Muccino | | Director of Photography | Phedon Papamichael | | Executive Producer | Teddy Zee, David Alper, Mark Clayman | | Music | Andrea Guerra | | Producer | Steve Tisch, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, James Lassiter | | Screenwriter | Steve Conrad |
Will Smith stars in this film based on a true story about a man struggling to make ends meet for himself and his son. Extras include making-of featurettes, conversation with director, commentary, and audio song. Will Smith is a father struggling to take care of his young son in this touching tale based on a true story. In San Francisco circa 1981, Chris Gardner's (Smith) luck has run out. A bad business investment, a bevy of parking tickets, and back taxes in addition to rent, childcare, and groceries keep him constantly scrambling for cash. Chris thinks his luck is changing when he is accepted into a highly competitive internship program at a brokerage firm. But the internship is unpaid and soon, despite his best efforts, Chris and his five-year old son, Christopher (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith--Will Smith's real life son), find themselves homeless. Chris might spend his days training to invest and make millions, but he and Christopher spend their nights in shelters and public transportation stations.
Gardner's story is a testament not only to the love between a father and son, but also to the strength of the human spirit. Will Smith turns in a fine, nuanced performance as a man determined to protect his son and make a life for himself and his family. Jaden Smith is an adorable scene-stealer as young Christopher. The real-life father and son pairing translates well onto the big screen; the two have terrific natural chemistry. Their affection for each other is apparent, even as they weather the tough times. This is Italian director Gabriele Muccino's (THE LAST KISS, REMEMBER ME MY LOVE) first film in the English language. Thandie Newton also stars as Christopher's overworked and defeated mother in this tearjerker which was inspired by a segment on the television news program 20/20. Gardner also wrote a book of the same name that was released in 2006. Theatrical Release: December 15, 2006 Pursuit Of Happyness Reviews: "[T]he film is a fully fledged message movie....Not since KRAMER VS. KRAMER has single fatherhood been so lovingly portrayed."-- Kate Stables, Sight and Sound 3 stars out of 5 -- "[The character's] true-life story -- enduring homelessness with hi young son while striving to become a stockbroker -- is genuinely heartening."-- Mike Carhart-Harris, Total Film 3 stars out of 4 -- "The role needs gravity, smarts, charm, humor and a soul that's not synthetic. Smith brings it.He's the real deal."-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone "Will Smith is an extremely charming performer....Smith is terrific as usual..."-- Mark Keizer, Box Office "[Smith gives] a beautiful and understated performance, one that hums with a richer, quieter music than Smith has mustered before....[A] shrewdly touching movie..." -- Grade: B+-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly "Both performances are certainly likable in the extreme..."-- Manohla Dargis, New York Times Pursuit Of Happyness | List Price | $14.94 (You save $3.65) | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2006 | | All Time Sales Rank |  20707  | | CD Universe Part number | 7376777 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 23, 2007 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for some language. | | Running Time | 117 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color; Full Frame |
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Will Smith is superb in this movie. I
think he should have won the academy
award. This true story and the message
to keep trying even when things seem
hopeless and never give up is fantastic
and I'm sure will make others not
complain about some of the little things that we complain about. Mr.
Gardner's struggle with homelessness and poverty and how hard he worked while going through all of this to achieve what he did is very inspiring.
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 A Great Insipriation To Any Who Has Pursed Happiness
I really loved this film because it definitely touches the heart and soul of any human being. It makes you reach down in your inner most being & want to reach for all your dreams inside of you that you had locked away like a prisoner waiting to just break away & to be truly free. Will Smith & his son Jayden are truly remarkable together on screen the connection that they have between them is pure chemistry. This movie makes you laugh & cry but most of all it inspires the human spirit above all obstacles that life brings us on a daily basis.
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Excellent movie
A great movie about the hard of a black mens life in 80s
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This review is for a different format. Heartwarming.
Such a truly awesome movie!! Made me cry & make me laugh. I left the theatre feeling better about my life & realizing that things aren't always given to you on a silver platter, but if you put in the hard work & believe in yourself anything is possible. Plot was wonderful & the characters were easy to relate to, being a parent! Very heartwarming!
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This review is for a different format.  excellent
This movie is so good. I think everybody should watch this movie. This movie has caught my attention from the very beginning. You have to see it.
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