S E V E N
Starring
Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt
Rating
Rating within genre
Rated
R for adult language and disturbing images
Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
Andrew Walker
Genre
Thriller *independent*
Film
Color; 2 hrs. 2 min.
Date of Release
1995
Filming Locations
New York, NY (USA)
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
Synopsis
Two detectives are following the trail of an ingenious serial killer that murders people according to the seven deadly sins.
Summary
'Seven' is more than thrilling, and brilliant in many ways. Pitt and Freeman are a good cop team that bring an authentic feeling to the movie with their constant bantering and difference in style. Paltrow and Spacey also provide strong backup in their supporting roles, and are excellent cast choices. The film is just great....frightening, suspenseful, and ever mysterious - so I definitely reccommend it for everyone woh thinks they can handle it (because yes, the story is extremely disturbing).
Notable Quotes
"He's preaching." -- Mills
"John Doe's got the upper hand." -- Somerset
"What's in the box? What's in the f*cking box?!" -- Mills
"You're only alive because I didn't kill you." -- John Doe
Reviews
Stygian Films: "Se7en is a real sleeper! Fincher throws out a totally awesome movie that shouldn't be missed!"
eFilmCritic: "This movie freaked me out like no other, and is the only movie I had to rethink my stand on an issue over (though Fight Club may eventually). Lets just say- the person who plays John Doe is scary enough to give me a really bad nightmare. Because they did. For two weeks."
James Berardinelli: "Seven is unnecessarily gory and runs for a little too long, but neither of these elements detracts much from the film's enjoyability (unless you have a weak stomach)."
filmcritic.com: "Lean back, peer into the darkness, oh, and hold on to your popcorn and your date exceptionally tight when they get to sloth."
James Kendrick: ""Seven" is an unrelenting film that is as gut-wrenching as it is brilliant. I have seen few films that leave you with the impact this one does. It makes a bold statement about the way we live today, and the consequences of our actions."
Roger Ebert: "'Seven', a dark, grisly, horrifying and intelligent thriller, may be too disturbing for many people, I imagine, although if you can bear to watch, it you will see filmmaking of a high order."
Cast List
Morgan Freeman..............Detective Somerset
Brad Pitt...........................Detective Mills
Gwyneth Paltrow..............Tracy Mills
Kevin Spacey...................John Doe
R. Lee Ermey...................Captain
Seven deadly sins....Seven ways to die....Seven ways to kill....
Also recommended
The Shining
The Silence of the Lambs
Psycho
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