Has anyone seen the movie 'The Persuit of Happiness'?

@seewhy (231)
Australia
January 15, 2007 6:26pm CST
Just wondering if anyone has seen this movie and what were your thoughts? Would you recommend it? It got a bad review in my local paper but I'd much rather hear opinions from other users as I've found that reviews in the paper not too reliable.
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@skyblade (482)
• United States
16 Jan 07
I thought it was a relatively good movie. Definitely heartfelt, etc., but not really Oscar-worthy (if thats what you are looking for). I found parts of it to be really stressful as the main character is constantly in situations where you feel like he is hanging on by a very thin thread. I would recommend it for a rental as it's not a movie you have to see on the big screen.
@seewhy (231)
• Australia
16 Jan 07
Thanks for the comment. I generally don't go for all the Oscar hype myself. Sometimes you'll watch a movie and you can just tell that they're desperately trying for a nomination. I'm a bit cynical that way :)
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@skyblade (482)
• United States
16 Jan 07
I agree. I don't even watch the award shows either. I think its a bit ridiculous that this one profession not only is paid exhorbitantly, but also gets these lavish award shows. Where's the carpenter award shows, or the cashier award shows?
@arunr175 (1678)
• India
25 Jun 12
The Pursuit of Happyness - The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith, Thandie Newton and Jaden Smith
The Pursuit of Happyness is really good movie to watch, it's about a salesman who becomes homeless and with small job he is trying to protect his son. Will Smith and Jaden Smith did a great job in the movie to make the movie really good.
@MYRoss (1)
• China
11 Jun 10
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