The Pursuit of Happyness

Director: Gabriele Muccino
(2006)

Don't forget your box of Kleenex! This film definitely inspires tears. I love Will Smith in the movie, he gives an astounding performance as real life business man Chris Gardner and his son also does a good job as little Christopher, his son. I hope that this film will inspire Will Smith to keep choosing better movie roles than he has in the past because Men In Black, etc. certainly do not/CANNOT compare to the Pursuit of Happyness.

As it happens, the film is based of the true story of millionare Chris Gardner and his struggle to reach the top after losing his wife, his home, and being homeless while trying to raise his son and chase a career. The story is truly an inspiration that lets the masses know that if you put your mind to something that you can acheive it even in the face of extreme adversity.

I was also surprised and delighted at the same time to see Thandie Newton again even though her character plays a small part and is unfavorable she does a marvelous job as little Christopher's mother and Chris' wife who leaves him. She's come quite a way since Beloved and I hope she continues to prosper with more successful films like Crash and The Pursuit of Happyness.