tirsdag den 15. maj 2012

Se7en Review

Cruel and Frightening, ”Se7en” Succeeds in Every Way Possible
”Seven” – or stylized as ”Se7en” revolves around the life of rookie detective Mills (Brad Pitt), his wife (Gwyneth Paltrow) and his soon-to-retire mentor detective Somerset (Morgan Freeman) in a lawless and violent unnamed city of constant rain and urban decay. Somerset, being fed up with the city’s numerous criminal issues, looks to retire and move to the countryside, but is persuaded to cover one more case with new-in-town detective Mills. That case appears to be the toughest and most frightening case of his career, as a serial killer murders people who he believes to have committed one of the seven deadly sins. An obese man is for example killed by gavage. The detectives try to keep pace of the killer, however, he seems to always be one step ahead of them. Ultimately, the murderer makes the detectives wish they never had been on this case.

Se7en is without a doubt the one of the most exciting thrillers of all time. Pitt, in his prime and one of his best roles ever as the short-tempered but good-hearted detective Mills impresses along with Freeman as the aging, but always reflective and cool detective Somerset. The movie excels in its gripping storyline and amazingly well composed plot, that will keep you on the edge of your seat and failing to reach the popcorn box, because your eyes won’t leave the screen for just a second. The cinematography’s very depressing and stylish representation of the dark and criminally challenged city makes the film a treat to the eye, too. Director David Fincher should be very proud of his only second feature film, as his films easily compares to much more experienced thriller instructors.

1 kommentar:

  1. What a well written review! I am very impressed with your language and ability to describe the setting, characters and plot. Excellent work!

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