Se7en combines an
incredible story, riveting suspense, incredible gore and star-power
actors to create a huge hit that will be enjoyed by horror fans and non
horror fans alike.
Written
by BHM Contributor Michael Saunier September 8, 2007
Release:
1995
Directed by David Fincher
Written by Andrew Kevin Walker
Starring: Brad Pitts as Det. David Mills
Morgan Freeman as Det. William Somerset
Gwyneth Paltrow as Tracy Mills
Se7en (alternate title Seven)
is simply a fantastic movie. I have never heard anyone say they did not
enjoy this film, regardless of their opinion of the horror genre. Not
just horror and gore, Se7en has successfully
crossed over into the more mainstream Suspense/Thriller category and
has had quite a bit of box office success.
Before Se7en, director David Fincher was mostly
known for his directing of music videos and Alien
3.
Se7en was the movie that opened many options for him
including Panic
Room, Fight
Club
and Zodiac. I
would guess that without his awesome
work on here he would not have the success that he
enjoys today.
Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and
Gwyneth Paltrow all do a great job in this one, especially Pitt and
Freeman, and all three added “star power”
and box office success. This highlights one thing that some horror
movie creators need to learn; although there may be a
great plot
and effects, less
than talented actors in a film can kill it. My favorites are films that
feature no-name actors who turn in big performances, such as Jamie Lee
Curtis in Halloween.
Se7en is the story of two detectives, Mills (Brad
Pitt) and Somerset (Freeman), who couldn’t be more different
- Mills is young and impulsive while Somerset is conservative and
“by the book” – searching for a
mysterious serial killer who plans his murders based on the Seven
Deadly Sins (Gluttony, Greed, Wrath, Sloth, Lust, Envy, and Pride).
Pitt and Freeman arrive at the scene of these crimes to find gruesome
murders that required elaborate and meticulous planning. Many
times horror movies feature victims killed because they were
in
the wrong place at the wrong time, or perhaps because they were
drinking and having sex…The murders are committed
to teach the world and the victim the err of
their ways. The killer focuses his efforts on people who indulge too
heavily in one of the Deadly Sins and makes them pay the price
for it in the form of an extreme and brutal death.
I do not want to ruin even one of the murder scenes in this movie
because they deserve to be seen without any preconceived notion of what
is to come… so I won’t describe them. What I will
say is that this movie does an excellent job of pacing the story and
working on character development, which combined with the excellent
plot and excellent acting performances, make it into a huge
hit.
When I look back on grisly movies that appeal to a large audience (that
you can safely bring your significant other to see), Se7en
is right at the top of the list. This movie is sure to satisfy diehard
horror fans and causal moviegoers alike. You like straight up horror?
You like well developed stories? You like a movie that has suspense and
atmosphere to spare? Look no further than Se7en. It
has what you’re looking for. Questions
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, 
and 
. I
would guess that without his awesome
work on here he would not have the success that he
enjoys today.
”
and box office success. This highlights one thing that some horror
movie creators need to learn; although there may be a
great plot
and effects, less
than talented actors in a film can kill it. My favorites are films that
feature no-name actors who turn in big performances, such as Jamie Lee
Curtis in 
of
their ways. The killer focuses his efforts on people who indulge too
heavily in one of the Deadly Sins and makes them pay the price
for it in the form of an extreme and brutal death.
I do not want to ruin even one of the murder scenes in this movie
because they deserve to be seen without any preconceived notion of what
is to come… so I won’t describe them. What I will
say is that this movie does an excellent job of pacing the story and
working on character development, which combined with the excellent
plot and excellent acting performances, make it into a huge
hit.
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