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Seven Pounds (2008) -- The emotional story of a man who will change the lives of seven strangers.

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Writer (WGA):
Grant Nieporte (written by)
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Release Date:
19 December 2008 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Seven Names. Seven Strangers. One Secret. more
Plot:
An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers. full summary | full synopsis
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2 wins & 5 nominations more
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality.
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123 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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The film enabled Will Smith to tackle a subject which has always fascinated him from a different perspective: how do men overcome their traumas? How do they continue to live when everything is going wrong? more
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Plot holes: With Emily's heart condition she cannot do strenuous activities, including sometimes walking her dog, yet she is able to engage in sex with Ben. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
911 Operator: 911 emergency...
Ben Thomas: I need an ambulance.
911 Operator: I have you at 9212 West Third Street in Los Angeles.
Ben Thomas: That's room number 2.
911 Operator: What's the emergency?
Ben Thomas: There's been a suicide.
911 Operator: Who's the victim?
Ben Thomas: I am.
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Soundtrack:
One of These Things First more

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444 out of 687 people found the following review useful.
Shakespeare of today., 18 December 2008
9/10
Author: rstone-27 from United States

If this movie doesn't touch every sentimental nerve in your body and reach to the core of your soul, you are not human. This movie will touch your heart in places you never knew existed. Each of us has seen those movies that reach deep within and cause the light tear to seep out of corner of our eyes and we quickly wipe it away and hope no one sees us. You will indeed be seen crying on this one. You will need a box of tissues. I do not know how or what the so called self critics are seeing, but I don't think it's the same movie I just finished watching. Yes it's a little slow, but its realÂ…. This is a human in tune with what he wants and doesn't let ANYTHING stop him from completing what he started. It's a Shakespeare tragedy in today's society. A movie you should definitely see. 9 out of 10.

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