Seven

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Summary: Best movie I think I have ever seen
Review: Morgan Freeman portrays the veteran homicide detective, who is partnered with Brad Pitt who shows up at the first murder scene. This scene just barely sets the stage for all of the twists and turns that this movie throws at you. The brilliance of the writting of this movie is second to none. It shows you all of the emotions of the characters, from the bottom of the heart love all the way through complete and total anger. The way the killer is protrayed is just another aspect of brilliance of this movie. The clues that are left behind, as well as where they are left is just mind blowing.

This DVD is also jammed full of features that just make this DVD a MUST HAVE for movie buffs. I gave this movie 5 stars for the simple fact that 10 stars is not on this list. This is a movie that I would make my own parents put a $30.00 deposit on to borrow from me.

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Summary: Disturbing look into the mind of a killer NOT named Hannibal
Review: Seven is the best look into the mind of a killer ever, even better than Silence of The Lambs. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman play two cops out to catch a serial killer(Kevin Spacey) patterning his crimes after the Seven Deadly Sins. Sloth, greed, envy, etc. There are several gruesome scenes that seem so realistic it's almost frightening. The Platinum series disc has tons of material, with several commentaries, featurettes, storyboards, and all the good stuff you expect from a Platinium Series disc. Gwyneth Paltrow is in this film too, as Pitt's wife. This DVD is a must-own, it will keep you entertained for a long time, with extras just as good as the movie itself. Worth every penny.

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Summary: Absolutley great but maybe not for fans of the genre
Review: Ok looking through the reviews it seems people are falling into 3 camps: Offensive, just another cop movie or a classic. Now in my opnion this is the definetive cop movie which is a classic, but can also be offensive and quite disgusting at times. I think the director merely had to make an impact, on the 1st commentary track on the SE DVD, he says they used the ending to fufill the audiences bloodlust, they had to to make money. Fair enough because I feel Fincher has created the only movien which Ican safely say is close to perfection. Freeman playing Somerset, the tired, old detective who just wants to leave but is drwan back in plays his part with such understatement but with a subtle power and energy which he seems to get from Brad Pitt's Mills that his perfomance just blew me away. Brad Pitt, in my opnion maybe one of the films weakest links, just doesn't really hit the balance between arrogance and likeability well enough. After all his character goes through you can't just help thinking that he is a bit of a... Kevin Spacey is a revelation, he just seems to play these charceters so beautifully, almost disintrested but still focused on their goal deep inside that he creates an unforgetable perfoance. The credits are stunning, the direction amazing, the new job done to the ideo and sound, and the extras are just amazing. My god how much do I love this film. Please at least see it.

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Summary: Better than silence of the lambs
Review: Even though I really liked Silence of the Lambs (Except for Hannibal), I found myself enjoying this movie more. The dark over tone made the story even more intense. I am not a Brad Pitt fan, but I thought he did an excellent job in this particular role. And what was more interesting was the ending, did the bad guy win? Buy it, watch it and decide for yourself.

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Summary: Bells & ..................
Review: After checking out a myriad of "must haves" in DVD, I bought the recommended, and after having enjoyed the theatrical release, and credits, watched terrible dialogue and sloppy moments throughout. After the terrific credits the film is just flim-flam despite photography and actors. Just style !!!...a remake of regurgitated ideas from "Taxi Driver" /the detective side. Stick with "Law & Order" on any night. Loved the credits!!!

Considering it was in New York, when can you simply travel to the desert in 1/2 hour..........? Or give a dinner party, and then explain to the guest AFTER dinner that your apartment is over a subway?

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Summary: A perfect DVD for a not-quite perfect film
Review: The first few times I saw Se7en, I wasn't bowled over by it. I thought the story was somewhat weak, the acting (particularly by Brad Pitt, who looks green as grass in some scenes) could have been better, and there were some flagrant errors in it that, at the time, I felt were inexcusable.

Then, the Platinum Series DVD came out, and my opinion changed.

That's not to say that I think it's a brilliantly written film now (it still isn't - there's plot holes that rival the Grand Canyon). But, the beautiful DVD transfer puts a great polish on the best part of Se7en: David Fincher's incredible directing.

And as for the errors, well...some of them are still inexcusable (one in particular - we'll get to that later), but the second disc sheds a bit of light on the making of the movie, and one can really appreciate the amount of work that went into its production. From the meticulous crafting of John Doe's notebooks, to the intricate set design, to the amount of work that went into stylizing the killer's personal photographs of his "work," you can really appreciate the behind-the-scenes work here (some of the aforementioned things barely have five seconds of screen time).

So, as far as the movie goes - 4 out of 5 stars. But, for the time and energy that went into crafting this excellent DVD (second only to Fight Club, in my view), including the packaging, which is almost worth the price itself - 5 stars. If only more companies would put this much effort into their releases.

Oh, and one other thing: If you're a fan of Se7en, and can't figure out which glaring errors I was talking about, well, here's a suggestion: pop your Se7en DVD into the player, skip ahead to 52:52 into the film, pause it, and carefully count the number of arms that are visible on Victor, the Sloth victim (HINT: that's not a bunched-up blanket next to the left side of his body).

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Summary: In the end - no redeeming value, whatsoever
Review: Okay - the art direction, film direction, acting (except maybe Pitt), and overall storyline is both compelling, gripping, and believable. Excellent in its ingredients - save one. The script is understandably disturbing, and forces the audience to come to grips with the a concept many of us choose to look over, what the Catholic tradition calls the 7 deadly sins. The goal of the killer in the movie was to do the same with the media and government, in his own disturbed way. This story would appear to give one the chance to reflect on the state of the "human condition" so to speak. However, I feel the movie "Seven" ultimately fails to do so in the way it could of, and in the end, fails to be the kind of movie I would hope for.

(PLOT SPOILER) For example: at the end of the film, essentially ... wins, by luring Pitt into the final sin, humanity is lost in despair, and we all go home and kill ourselves. No, sorry, I would like to believe that there is a greater power that we can tap, than that of Sin (7 or otherwise) and evil, that is Love. That is why I think the film should have ended thus:

Pitt is shocked in the final moments of the film, and Freeman thus realizing what is happening, makes a choice in Love - turning and killing the killer, before Pitt can react. Voice over as Freeman turns and holds Pitt back - "Sometimes we must make a choice to lay down our own lives, careers or otherwise, for the sake of our friends . . ." Or something like that. Wouldn't that be much more inspiring? Hope in the midst of all that evil and death. All the blood and gore, and disturbing imagery in the end lack any need, being devices to evoke emotion, and in the face of the final message - No redeeming value, whatsoever.

Sorry. Try "Shawshank Redemption."

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Summary: Best in the genre since "Silence of the Lambs"
Review: Seven is a profoundly dark and distrubing movie that will make you think even as it entertains. By basing its protaganist's killings around the Seven Deadly Sins, it seperates itself from every other serial killer movie. John Doe, in a stunning performance by Kevin Spacey, isn't just killing, he's preaching. And he's doing so in a manner that is both appalling and intriguing. As his pursuers, played by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman close in on him, the viewer is constantly challenged by the nature of attrocity in a morally bankrupt world.

The DVD version lives up to the movie in every way. While it offers the usual deleted scenes, animated story boards and production notes, what I enjoyed most was the commentary. It is particularly interesting to hear the director's thought process as he was directing one of the great suspense movies of the last decade.

A worthy addition to any DVD collection.

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Summary: Best serial killer film ever.
Review: I've seen a lot of catch-the-serial-killer films, but this one is by far the most original. "Silence of the Lambs" is a smart and creepy flick, but in my opinion "Seven" is even better. Brad Pitt is good as the ambitious but combustible cop looking to make a name for himself. Morgan Freeman embodies cynicism with his quiet portrayal of a detective who has seen too much. I love him in this movie. Paltrow and Spacey are also very effective in supporting roles.

The star of the film is the city itself, however. Whether the scene is in a dimly-lit kitchen, a rainy alleyway, or a neon-laced whorehouse, director David Fincher's vision of New York City as a vast, overcast wasteland populated by jaded, immoral citizens is overwhelming. I've been to NYC and rationally, I know it's not a complete hellhole, but I don't think I could ever live there after seeing "Seven". It's great to see a movie in this genre with a theme besides "serial killer are evil"; the message that a big city either hardens people or hones them to a jagged edge is deftly displayed throughout the movie.

"Seven" contains many original touches as well. The opening credits are justifiably famous; they flash over a montage of photographs depicting the details of heinous acts, with violent thrash music (by Nine Inch Nails, I believe) playing in the background. The movie embraces some serial-killer cliches (the murders all follow a strict theme), but transcends others (the murderer is not an evil genius undone by his pride). This movie might also contain the only instance in entertainment history where a character is rewarded for using Cliff Notes.

Chilling, intelligent, and suspenseful without being overly dramatic; I can't imagine a better movie in the serial-killer genre than "Seven".

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Summary: this dvd is a must have.......
Review: videophiles.....yes you will be pleased.audio headz too.the pkg. is kinda fight-club like.nothing wrong with that.i would have to consider this a reference dvd when i factor in audio,video,extras(2nd disc),cool menus.this dark crime caper has a horror element to it that is just tastefully done.how can a movie be bad with morgan freeman,brad pitt,and a pleasant suprise factor when a certain actor from "american beauty" shows up as the demented killer?microwave at least 2 bags of popcorn for this thriller!!!