At first I was a little hesitant to watch this movie. While it certainly isn't Will's usual summer-action-flick style, it's nice to see him in a dramatic role. But there's that wonder--is this really good or just a lot of 'talking scenes' with no real purpose. You will be pleasantly surprised. Ben is a troubled man who meets strangers and has an impact on every one of them. As the movie goes on, the questions mound: what happened to this guy? What's with him and his brother? What happened to his wife? What's with the 911 scene? At one point it almost gets so frustrating that I nearly shut it off. But don't worry, the explanations do come...stick with it. This is a touching story and yes, you will need Kleenex. You can identify with every character and feel their story. It's a little like 'Pay It Forward' but with a lot more true feeling and less forced emotion. You will not be disappointed.
Review of Seven Pounds
