Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is depressed and guilt-ridden about mistakes from his past. He sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, thereby complicating his plans.
This trailer is very well done. The character interactions, the mysterious storyline, the inspirational swell of music, all of it. Given the sappy trailer and being released less than two weeks before the deadline, this film is obviously pushing for an Oscar. The mystery is what intrigues me the most. What has Ben done that is so horrible? How is he able to help these people?
That’s where I see a potential downfall in the actual movie. With all these big questions the movie hinges on, the answers could be lackluster. The mystery could also take away from the dramatic elements. What I worry about the most is the message becoming overbearing, which is a common ailment around Academy Awards time.
Smith and Dawson are two of my favorite actors, and considering there’s a side role played by Woody Harrelson, I do have some hope for this film.
Opens: December 19, 2008
Trailer: * * * *
Film: * * * 1/2
That's just my opinion. What do you guys think?
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