Release Date: 3/31/2009 Original Release: 2008 Format: DVD Length: 123 minutes Rating:PG-13 (MPAA) Rating Reason: for thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality UPC: 043396249158 Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Gabriele Muccino (THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS) directs this tale of a man devastated by a tragedy in his past who is seeking redemption. To the outside world, Ben Thomas (Will Smith) is a cordial, atypically helpful agent for the Internal Revenue Service. But when he's alone, Ben is tormented by a tragic incident in his past, sinking into grief. He's even cut off communication with his beloved brother (Michael Ealy). Nevertheless, Ben is especially interested in strangers with challenging circumstances. He's taken particular interest in Emily Posa (Rosario Dawson), a lovely young woman with congenital heart disease who is being audited by the IRS. Ben finds himself falling for Emily, and has to choose the best way to follow his heart.
Smith wears Ben's heart on his sleeve, the pain of his past loss and his impending future apparent in his face both when he is alone and when he begins to feel happiness--which he doesn't think he deserved--with Emily. He also nails Ben's pleasant work persona, masking his pain as he charms strangers and earns their trust. Dawson is beguiling as Emily, whose only wish is to have more time to experience life, especially once she finds love with Ben. With flashbacks mixed into the story, SEVEN POUNDS takes a circuitous route, saving some surprises for its end. Woody Harrelson appears as a blind man, and Barry Pepper plays Ben's best friend and confidante, Dan.
DVD Features
Region 1 Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.40 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dubbed - French Subtitles - English, French, Spanish Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Audio Commentary: 1. Director's Commentary Featurette: 1. Seven Views on Seven Pounds 2. Creating The Perfect Ensemble 3. The Box Jellyfish: World's Deadliest Co-Star 4. Emily's Passion: The Art of the Printing Press
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