Customer Reviews
From the Depths of Despair to Success and Happyness 
2008-06-10
The power of intention is prevalent in this film (based on a true story), but in a much more personal way. Chris finds himself broke, divorced, and the primary caretaker of his young son.
You will find yourself riveted to the screen as you follow along his painful and arduous journey as Chris digs deep within to find the success and happyness that we all deserve.
If this film doesn't make you believe in the power of the human spirit and positive thinking then nothing will.
Success is constantly having a purpose. 2008-06-10
"The Pursuit of Happyness" is a great representation of two stories of success. The film is based on the real life of Chris Gardner, a San Francisco salesman who met tremendous struggles before finding the present for himself and his family. By the end of the story, you appreciate not only how far Gardner has come as a human being, but also how far Will Smith has come, as an actor. Inspirational almost doesn't say enough about this film, but is enough of a reason to watch it. The supporting roles are cast very well, one of them being Will's "real life" son, and the plot itself leaves many different moments to be remembered and, in the end, enjoyed (one which started a Rubik's Cube craze). The last scene of the film, my favorite, is worth catching on YouTube, even if you don't care to see the rest.
There are some factual inaccuracies, but if you want my take on that, read my review for "A Beautiful Mind."
Believe in YOURSELF! 2008-06-04
I have not been so inspired by a film in a long while. It was truly a story of believing in yourself when nobody else does, when the world hands you lumps and lemons, make the best of it, make lemonade as the saying goes. The true story of Chris Gardner is hard hitting, as real as he lived it in his own experience back in the early 1980's. It's a truthful documentation of his personal life battle to succeed despite all adversity, and how he overcame all the ditches to wind up on top, all the while being a solid and supportive father to his impressionable son. The line with his boy on the basketball court, where he tells him never to let anyone take his dream away by telling him he cannot do something, is very poignant as it shows us how easy it is to fold under negative pressure from people who say I CAN'T or YOU CAN'T. The message here is to take what you do have, even when it seems it isn't much, and try with all you have within you to turn it around, survive, come out on top and say I CAN. The supporting cast is extraordinary, especially young Jaden Smith as Christopher Jr. The extras are very interesting, especially the interview with the real life Chris Gardner. I recommmend this movie for all as the message is very positive and personally empowering....Believe in Yourself!
Amazing 2008-05-20
One of Will Smith's best works yet. He does a superb job playing the role of Chris Gardner. And his son does a pretty good job in the movie too. A must have for those who enjoy a touching drama suitable for the whole family. Based on a true story.
excellent movie 2008-05-14
my mom and I watch this movie on mother's day and we enjoy it.There were times when I wanted to cry but couldnt. Both will smith and his adorable son Jaden should had got an oscar.Im going to add this movie to my collection.
Will Smith DELIVERS 2008-07-19
WOW is all I can say about this movie. I've had this dang movie sitting in the DVD rack for some time now and finally got around to watching it with my girl. I'm so ridiculously surprised at how good the movie was (yes she picked it out the rack).
I'll have to say that Will Smith has definitely become by far one of the best actors out there. Coming from his beginnings on Fresh Prince were he didn't have a clue as to what he was doing to were he is at now is just ridiculous. I don't think there has ever been an actor that can stand up to his level. He's bar far the most versatile actor to date in my honest opinion.
In this movie he shows himself as an outstanding figure to his son who is determined to take on the world to make a better life for his family.
This movie is pretty much a definition of Will himself in how he went from nothing and built everything he's become today. OUTSTANDING movie from start to finish.
PERFECT 2008-07-17
THIS WAS AWESOME, IT WAS SO EASY TO PURCHASE. IT CAME IN ON TIME, NEAT AND WELL PACKED. I REALLY LOVE THIS MOVIE, IT'S A TEAR DRIPPER ALL THE WAY THROUGH.
The Pursuit of Happyness does everything a great movie is supposed to do! 2008-06-20
We sat on the edge of the couch until the last scene, and then we cried because we were so happy. THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS is one of those movies you must see in your lifetime. It does everything a great movie is supposed to do. It takes the viewers out of themselves and puts them into the movie.
The acting was perfect. It never felt as though the people were playing roles. It seemed we were looking into their lives. Jaden Smith was incredibly good in his part.
If the story had been fiction, I would have complained that it was too farfetched to happen; but since it really did happen, I simply have to admire the man who struggled with superhuman strength to be all the man he could be day after day.
It made me think of the times when my life was more than I thought I could bear. (I've been there! Solomon's Porch: The Story of Ben and Rose) And it made me think of how much better most of us have it every day than Will Smith's character Chris Gardner had it.
My favorite scene in the movie was the church scene, in which the struggling man and his son depicted a reliance on God when they were near the end of their rope.
I hope you enjoy this movie soon.
beautiful movie of course i don't except any less from will smith 2008-06-17
what a beautiful movie oh god , i had to see this movie 5 times, what a sad story and what a brilliant acting done by will smith as always, this guy is a genius and the fact that the son was his real son made it even more real, it made me cry , i can't say enough, how beautiful this movie was, another unbelievable golden acting done by will smith a perfect movie done by a perfect actor, i'll give it 5 out of 5 which is not nearly enough for that magnificent acting will did on this movie.
Inspirational Movie 2008-06-13
This movie is a perfect sample that you'll never surrender at any cost, you must be fight day by day, reach your dream and make come true in your life !!!
