The Pursuit of Happyness (USA) (Columbia Pictures) (2006) ***1/2Year: 2006iMDB
Director: Gabriele Muccino Cast: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton
Chris Gardner (Will Smith) doesn't give up hope on making something out of his life as he is struggling to cope with being broke and taking care of his son. Inspired by the true story of a self-made millionaire, The Pursuit of Happyness manages to be above the typical sappy happy-end Hollywood story, through subdued, believable acting by Smith, good chemistry with his real-life son, and inspired directing from Italian director Gabriele Muccino (Ricordati di me, L'ultimo baccio recently adapted in US as The Last Kiss).
The scenes between Smith and his son (I should probably say Gardner and his son, but...) are particularly touching and genuine, showing a true relationship. Recomended for a warm family evening.
Posted by TheCasualCritic on January 29, 2007 07:35 PM