I was very intrigued by the trailers for this movie and was surprised at what the move really was about. Frankly, I was greatly surprised. More and more, lately, Will Smith has been doing upbeat movies with a message. Similar in genre to what he did with "Pursuit of Happiness", pounds has more of a 'pay it forward' theme. The story is one of redemption for how he ruined his life in seven seconds as the trailers tells us. Too many movies offer trite stories with little or no meaning. It is really enjoyable to see a very gifted actor, working across from other gifted actors and delivering top performances. This is a happy/sad movie. Happiness toward the ones receiving and grieving along with those who suffer. Rosario Dawson does a very credible role as a very nice person whose life is slowing ebbing as she awaits a heart donor. I first saw Dawson on Million Dollar Password and she was a really nice person, looks like Smith really likes to have nice people around him in his movies. Harrelson does a believable job as a man suffering from blindness, but, with all his troubles, he is an affable human being. Throughout the movie, Smith looks for kind/humble people who he feels are deserving of special attention. He has friends, had a great career and a brother who cares about and worries for him. Touching and a bit of a tear jerker, Seven Pounds delivers emotions and will get you thinking about your neighbor. Hooray for great movies and stories like 'Seven Pounds.'
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