12 The Pursuit Of Happ"y"ness

The Pursuit Of Happyness is one of those rare breed of films which should be classified as an absolute must watch for the whole wide world. It is a poignant tale of the hardships of everyday life in a cosmopolitan world and the man on the street's struggle to make a better life.



Based on a true story, the movie tells the tale of Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman, and his ultimate fight with life in a bid to provide a better life for his son...his pursuit for his sense of happiness under the sun. The movie captures 80's America aptly and though it reaffirms the old American myth of a self made man, it hardly comes across as frivolous. In fact, the difficulties presented in Gardner's life are so very us-like which leave an impact on the audience as it helps in identifying with the tale.

Moments:-

• The scene where father and son go to a washroom in a railway station to pass off the night for the lack of a roof above their head is pure hard core emotional stuff. Gardner's tears and his tight embrace of his son bring about his sense of helplessness and desperation to the core.
• Gardner's showing up for his interview in workman clothes with smudges of white paint in his hair and his subsequent witty remark about "nice pants" are so typical Will Smith banter.
• And of course the scene when Gardner comes to know about his getting through as the single successful trainee at the brokerage firm is pure cinematic history....eyes brimming with tears desperately fighting to fall off and an expression of relief, emotion and the elusive happ"y"ness...*deafening applause*

Cast n Crew:-

• Will Smith as Chris Gardner turns in one of his most delicate performances, if not his all time best.
• Jaden Smith as Christopher is cute and marks off an impressive debut.
• 3 cheers for the director Gabrielle Muccino

Rating:- 8.5/10
Comment:- Deafening applause

More Info Here:- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454921/