Employs a mixed tactic of misdirection and a little confusion, as the film jumps around on the timeline and waits to provide an explanation until almost halfway through.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Nov 28, 2020

It was truly Rosario Dawson who completely enchanted me.

| Original Score: 3.0/4.0 | Sep 22, 2020

Seven Pounds becomes a mesmerising, powerful piece of film-making that, although not completely perfect... has the courage of its convictions to the end.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 30, 2019

Chokes on its own muddled spiritual regurgitation.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jul 7, 2019

Not only is the idea so far out to be only fiction, it is so sadly executed that you can be pardoned for thinking Will Smith has remade Hancock, with less booze, more heart but as many powers and apparently as much grief.

| Apr 26, 2019

The reason for the protagonist's actions is so ludicrous that the film's distributors asked critics not to reveal 'the twist'. Unsurprisingly, it's not worth knowing.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 4, 2018

... the ending just raised another question: what the hell was that?

| Original Score: C- | Sep 12, 2017

I've rarely seen a film so sure of its own seriousness and profundity.

| Mar 13, 2015

I've never seen such a bad film so well made.

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Oct 21, 2014

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 18, 2011

An overwrought, improbable drama that's as frustrating as it is morbid.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 14, 2011

Proof that no black actor, regardless of acclaim or popularity, can ever truly transcend the Mythical Black Man motif. Milquetoast dweebishness robs Will Smith of his natural forcefulness, and "Seven Pounds" has easily the worst ending of the last decade.

| Original Score: 0/4 | Oct 31, 2010

Reactions to the movie will largely depend on whether or not viewers decide this time that the divine Mr. Smith has overreached. I say he has -- but I can't tell you why.

| Jul 6, 2010

El ritmo de la cinta es algo lento en un inicio pero después mejora, aunque hay que decirlo, se siente la mano manipuladora del director que parece haber estado más concentrado en pensar si el público se sentiría conmovido que en hacer un filme memorable.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 11, 2010

Seven Pounds may be the most spiritual picture of the holiday season; this story of redemption is a gift for moviegoers.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Sep 8, 2009

The ending will divide viewers. Some will shed tears, others will be outraged. It's a bold artistic choice, but one of questionable morality.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 30, 2009

The creepiest version yet of the Magical Negro routine

| Aug 26, 2009

Takes immense pleasure in letting its audience in on nothing.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 30, 2009

The good, Will Smith is a brilliant actor. The bad, Seven Pounds isn't nearly as brilliant as Will Smith.

| Original Score: C+ | Jun 10, 2009

Will Smith's previous film with director Gabriele Muccino, The Pursuit of Happyness, was a tale well told. Their new one is a gimmicky tale annoyingly told.

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Apr 23, 2009