|
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| Pursuit of Happyness: A Movie You Won't Forget |
|
| |
 I rarely add a movie to my list of all-time favorites, but when I saw Pursuit and Happyness this week, I knew it was the exception! If you haven't yet seen it, I highly recommend it, as a movie that may shape your thinking and leave a mark on your soul.
Based on the true story of entrepreneur/millionaire Chris Gardner, the movie follows the struggles of a homeless single father trying to raise his son in 1980's San Francisco, while pursuing the grand dream of becoming a stockbroker. The story evokes tears of sadness and tears of joy, as it takes the viewer through a real daily struggle not uncommon to so many in the world around us. A rags-to-riches story, yes, but even more a story of determination and hard work and a story of human potential.
Will Smith performs his best role ever as Chris Gardner, and his real life son Jaden plays the younger Christopher. Their chemistry is inspiring, as is the rest of the film.
This 2006 movie is rated PG-13 with good reason, however, and I don't recommend it as a "family film," as it has some brief language, and the subject matter is too intense for children. For teens, however, and adults, it is a must-see movie! Add it to your Netflix queue, or put it on your Christmas list!
|
|
| To leave a comment or start your own blog: |
 |
or |
 |
Already a member? Login |
|
|
|
|
Robin |
 |
November 02, 2007 at 4:48am |
|
Kathy,
I agree!!! Awesome film.
Robin |
|
|
DeboraJ |
|
November 02, 2007 at 6:35am |
|
| I've been wanting to see this movie. Thanks for the encouragement to do so! |
|
|
Grant |
|
November 02, 2007 at 6:38am |
|
| Thanks Kathy! I'll try and view it next family movie night on satellite TV. |
|
|
Glenn |
|
November 02, 2007 at 10:33am |
|
I could not agree with you more on this movie. It is a great movie and Will Smith is excellent as he shows us how easy it is to slip over the edge into dispair. It gives a great glipse into a world most of us will never know. Thanks for posting your review. |
|
|
Lora |
|
November 02, 2007 at 11:04am |
|
| Thanks, Kathy! I was wondering how good this movie was. We'll have to rent it soon. |
|
|
| i loved this movie...... it was awesome!!!! |
|
|
Valya |
|
November 02, 2007 at 4:00pm |
|
| I'll definitely put it on my list! Thanks! :) |
|
|
| Have it, Blockbuster, 4 for $20.00, added it to the group. Was really impressed, and I also thought Will Smith was great, amazing how he's quietly become one of the best.BTW doesn't Amazing Grace come out soon? |
|
|
| Kathy, haven't seen it yet. Will get it. Sounds like one worth watching. I agree with Dennis that Will Smith has really matured as an actor over the years. |
|
|
| Hi Kathy Thanks for the welcome. I hope you get this becuse I have no Idea what I'm doing. Help! |
|
|
Kathy |
|
November 02, 2007 at 7:49pm |
|
lol Saved! I sent you a private message with a little help! Communicating here is as good as anywhere! Welcome to MyChurch! You'll love it here!
Robin, Glenn, Kristine, and Dennis, we all agree! Dennis, orders are being taken for Amazing Grace, so it can't be far away! I haven't seen a date.
Voice, Valya, Lora, Grant, and Debora, let us know what you think!
I agree about Will Smith. This movie made me a fan! |
|
|
| I will add it to my list. Thanks. |
|
|
| i loved this movie it changed the way i look at almost everything |
|
|
Kathy |
|
November 04, 2007 at 5:35pm |
|
| Shaleahbob, powerful, isn't it! Thanks for commenting! Bestemor, great to see you! I've missed you here! |
|
|
recon77 |
|
November 04, 2007 at 5:54pm |
|
| Good movie. Probably first Will Smith movie I've liked. |
|
|
Kathy |
|
November 07, 2007 at 4:39am |
|
| Thanks, Recon! So far it's unanimous! |
|
|
Brent |
|
November 07, 2007 at 10:15pm |
|
| Kathy, I agree with your comments. The whole family (my children are all teenagers) loved it. This was very believable and well portrayed by Will Smith. We enjoyed it in the Theater on PPV as well. |
|
|
Kathy,will have toput it on the netflix list.
|
|
|
Kathy |
|
November 09, 2007 at 6:29am |
|
| Brent, glad you loved it! racunpoodle, sure you will too! Let us know! |
|
|
Cathy |
|
November 09, 2007 at 6:53am |
|
Joe and I still talk about this movie. We loved it !!!!
Will Smith is one of my favorites also!
In Independence Day when he says
"I could be at a 4th of July barbecue, eating some ribs, but NO !!! I'm dragging your smelly *** through the desert"
LOL LOL |
|
|
| Yup a great case for persistance |
|
|
Rosie |
|
November 13, 2007 at 2:37am |
|
| I SAW IT AND LOVED ..... |
|
|
Kathy |
|
November 13, 2007 at 9:51am |
|
Yay! 4 more thumbs up! Thanks, Cathy, Dave, Chaki, and Rosie! |
|
|
Katrina |
|
November 13, 2007 at 9:57am |
|
| I just seen the movie this weekend! So inspirational! A must see! I was in tears |
|
|
Kathy |
|
November 16, 2007 at 7:08am |
|
| Hi Katrina! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I cried too! I have met so many friends here from your church! |
|
|
Thank you Kathy for bringing up this movie. I had always wanted to see it as soon as it hit the theaters, but I never made it. Just this past week I saw that it was on the Starz network channels so I recorded it. I will make it a point to watch it this weekend and I will be sure to post my thoughts and/or opinions about the movie. |
|
|
Kathy |
|
November 17, 2007 at 4:51am |
|
| Hi Matthew! Enjoy the movie! I look forward to hearing your reaction! |
|
|
Awesome movie Kathy!! It sends out a message that I am sure alot of us can relate to. Having dreams, doing what it takes to achieve those dreams, geting ahead a couple of steps only to have circumstances knock you back a few and yet still having the desire and drive to follow through to achieve those dreams. It teaches us to never give up on those hopes and dreams and that we can achieve anything if we want it bad enough.
Thanks again Kathy!!
Matt |
|
|
| Ooops!! Forgot the star!! And two thumbs up from me!!! |
|
|
Kathy |
|
November 18, 2007 at 7:53pm |
|
| So glad you enjoyed it, Matthew! Thanks for your thoughts and for the star! |
|
|
| I also recently watched this movie. It was awesome. |
|
|
Kathy |
|
November 22, 2007 at 6:07pm |
|
| Thanks, Jodi! I'm guessing you and Matthew watched together! :) It is a great movie! |
|
|
| awesome movie... I concur with your feelings! |
|
|
Kathy |
|
May 20, 2008 at 7:02pm |
|
| Thanks, Wyatt! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
back to top
