Sept vies

Une histoire remarquablement construite qui doit être suivie du début à la fin et qui me surprend à tous les niveaux. En lisant le synopsis, j’avais l’impression que le film traiterait de la destinée de certains individus dont les routes se croiseraient sur la fin, mais on dirait que les créateurs ont envisagé les choses différemment, ce que je trouve un peu dommage. Ils se sont focalisés à l’excès sur une seule « vie », les autres étant vraiment reléguées à l’arrière-plan. Je comprends qu’avec sa beauté, son talent et son charme, Rosario Dawson mérite plus d’espace, mais, vu la longueur du métrage, les créateurs n'auraient rien eu à perdre en développant au moins deux ou trois autres personnages. Par contre, chapeau pour le final, car ça faisait longtemps qu’un film ne m’avait pas touché au point que j’en aie encore les larmes aux yeux une fois dans le métro ! Une fin réellement puissante et chargée en émotions. (02/02/2009)

A kitschy play on emotions that runs out of surprises after less than half an hour. It’s been long since I last saw such a predictable and yet relatively ambitious film. Otherwise, it has everything: a joyful run on a beach, a dramatic run in the rain, photos on a wall and newspaper clippings. Cliché incarnated. (26/02/2011)

Somehow I wasn’t sure at the beginning why this was all happening and where the whole story was going. For a good hour you don’t know anything for sure. Will’s acting is great and as usual he’s a nice guy. On the other hand the main evil (or bad guy) I see here is a JOB, any kind of job which is waiting for you round every corner and keeps on bothering you constantly via your cell phone. Your job is meant to serve your life, not the other way round. (29/03/2009)

Damn, I didn’t remember that this film would hit me so emotionally. It's an above-average experience with Will Smith in the lead role. Even the opening scene with the 911 call indicated to the viewer that the main character wouldn’t see a happy ending. Although, considering the goal Tim Thomas set for himself, maybe the ending worked as the best redemption for the tragedy Tim caused. The film definitely plays on emotions, I admit that, but on the other hand, the performances and various dialogues are so natural that in the end, it doesn’t feel like the film is forcing anything on you. And that’s what sets it apart from many competitors—the ability to present such a tragic yet beautiful story in such a flawless package. I didn’t quite understand Will Smith’s missed nomination. To portray a man whose conscience weighs heavily on him and who decides to take such an admirable, for many incomprehensible, step—that takes talent. Honestly, I was fully convinced by his performance. Woody Harrelson shone in a supporting role, and Rosario Dawson was also a pleasant surprise. And the ending is an absolute tearjerker, and it broke me. I give it 8/10. (26/08/2016)

A vibe similar to The Pursuit of Happyness. Here, though, there's also a heartbreaking ending. One of those movies that evokes strong emotions in me. A beautiful and moving script. Will Smith gives the performance of a lifetime and is extremely charismatic. Direction by G. Muccino suits him perfectly. (13/02/2011)