Pursuit of Happyness

Pros: Good performances, nice soundtrack...
Cons: ... muddled directing produced awkward first half of film, not convinced by film's message, voiceover...

The Pursuit of Happyness (there is a reason for the misspelling, which becomes clear when you watch the film) is based on a true life rags to riches tale. In it we watch Chris Gardner, who has sunk his entire savings into portable bone density ...

Pros: based on a true story, inspiring, credible feel, good performances
Cons: formulaic

"You got a dream, you gotta protect it. People can't do something themselves, they wanna tell you that you can't do it. You want something? Go get it. Period." --Will Smith as Chris Gardner, Pursuit of Happyness What would you do to make ...

Pros: True story, great performance from Will Smith
Cons: Depressing

I tend to stick with comedy, but every so often I see the previews for a drama that catches my interest. That was the case with The Pursuit of Happyness. I've also been impressed by Will Smith in the past, so decided to see this film. Will ...

Pros: An inspirational film that is dramatic and enjoyable.
Cons:

Might seem to idealistic, but it is based on true story.

In the current times of depressed financial markets it is always nice to watch a feel good story that deals with the big boys of Wall Street. Based upon a true story, Pursuit of Happyness is an amazingly warming story about the opportunity given ...

Pros: So many life lessons to be learned
Cons: a bit bland in some sections

I just watched this film on DVD and all I keep thinking is why did I wait so long to see it? This has got to be one of the most emotional films I've seen in a while. I've said it before and I still firmly believe that Will Smith is one of America's top ...

Pros: right actor, right length, great story
Cons: none

My husband's reaction after this movie was, "Did you keep waiting for his bad luck to go away and this movie to turn into a comedy?" Well, no, not a comedy, but I found myself grunting with each new turn of bad luck. That told me something - this is a ...

Pros: Great acting performances, esp. by Jaden Smith. Well written script.
Cons: None that I could see.

Chris Gardner - Will Smith Chris Gardner, Jr. - Jaden Smith Linda - Thandie Newton Don’t you wish there was a separate awards category for child actors? I sure do. This year we are seeing some of the best acting coming from youngsters. ...

Pros: nice story of a father and son on hard times
Cons: pacing bad.

I got In the Pursuit of Happyness several months ago when I found it on sale dirt cheap at a video store. I decided to buy it. I had heard Chris Gardner’s story on 20/20 before and thought it was interesting. To bad the movie isn’t has interesting has ...

Pros: Tremendous story followed up with tremendous acting
Cons: None that I can see

“It was right then when I thought about Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence. How he says that we all have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. How did he know to put the “pursuit” part in there? That maybe happiness ...

Pros: heart-warming story of father and son, defying their odds
Cons: superstar Will Smith in role of down-on-his-luck dad not believable

Many who see "The Pursuit of Happyness" will focus on the "rags to riches" story told about real-life salesman Chris Gardner who became a stock broker (and later financial mogul) through sheer grit and determination. As Gardner himself notes in the ...

Pros: Acting is great, story is touching, the characters are real and not glossed over
Cons: Some may question Gardner's motivation and level of responsibility.

I’m a fan of Will Smith’s as most eighties children and usually make an effort to see his movies. All though he has had his share of missteps on the silver screen (Wild Wild West anyone?) he also has proven he has some serious acting chops. Who knew ...

Pros: Great acting, nice uplifting story.
Cons: Can be a bit too downbeat at times, despite the humour.

Successfully making the transition from not-quite child sit-com star to bona fide Hollywood A-Lister, Smith is building his resume with an impressive repertoire of varied and interesting film roles. His turn in 'Ali' (2001) was a revelation and he ...

Pros: Heart warming, real, sad, happy.
Cons: Prepare to cry your eyes out.

I knew the plotline before seeing this movie, and still left amazed at how much I loved it. Will Smith plays a father who works as hard as he can to support his wife and son. After a long struggle of not paying bills on time and living as meekly as ...

Pros: Fantastic acting and story.
Cons: None

Will Smith and his son steal the show in this story about a father who does anything he can to give his son a better life. Set in New York City: the story begins with Will Smith, his son and girl friend or wife living in a small apartment. Each day ...

Pros: The acting
Cons: The story

This may be the worst movie I have viewed all year. I am fine with depressing movies, just so I receive some inspiration or insight in return. Here, the movie was painful to watch for almost its entire length. And I found it hard to root for ...