Starring Will Smith as a sad, tortured man who used to have it all, Seven Pounds is a lyrical tale of guilt and redemption that is best viewed through the prism of the emotions on display- intense sadness, happiness, and often a mix of the two- and not the logic that moves the story forward. In other words, as you're watching the film, it's best to not to ask yourself things like "Is that really possible?" and "How did he manage that?" and "Is it even legal for him to do what he's planning?" and just sit back and let this well-acted, moving tale, well... move you.
Just be warned, this movie belongs in the same genre as most Nicholas Sparks novels and books like The Bridges of Madison County. In other words, Seven Pounds is sensitive, intensely emotional, and ultimately life affirming, but also includes strong doses of sadness, tragedy, and sacrifice. If you sometimes watch movies that require having a big box of tissues handy, this one's for you.
Seven Pounds features a sharp, clean, yet nicely warm image on standard DVD, excellent sound, and a generous array of extra features covering all aspects of the production.
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