Seven Pounds

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An air of mystery surrounds this deftly crafted weepie in which Will Smith, burdened by a terrible secret, makes a journey of redemption that will change the lives of seven strangers

An air of mystery surrounds this deftly crafted weepie in which Will Smith, burdened by a terrible secret, makes a journey of redemption that will change the lives of seven strangers.

It's best not to know too much about the rest of the plot of this subtle, strangely haunting movie, but it makes for intriguing viewing as we gradually find out what's behind Smith's actions.

In a movie all about emotion and acting, Smith is excellent, playing his role with great charm and conviction, and, of his co-stars, Rosario Dawson is especially enchanting as a woman with a dicky heart who unexpectedly gets close to him.