Sunday, January 28, 2007

Happi? Whi Yys!

The Pursuit of Happyness(2006)

Starring: Will E. Smith
Directed by: Gabriele Muccino
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Other

Review
Forgive the impertinence, but who made Will E. Smith God, with the power of life and death over the mere mortals who are so obliging as to attend his films? Whomever the deity-maker is, I want to thank him once again because Singer/Dancer Will E. Smith is "THE BOMB." Dazzlingly innovative director Muccino (once the loveable "Huggy Bear" from TV's Baretta) finds the humanity lurking inside even the ugliest, most threatening bum. Look for a cameo by Smith compadre Kid-And-Play as a hilariously fey "chorizo" salesman.

BTW (by the way), ten bonus points for figuring out the mystery behind the mispelling of the title. Hint: think different!

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