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The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

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Based on the true story of Chris Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness is a film of hope and triumph against all odds.

Certificate12

Duration113 mins

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  • Euan, 12
  • 41 reviews

A heart-warming film of resilience and the hardship of life in the past

5 stars

12 Apr 2018

I am inspired greatly by this movie as this movie tells a story, that is so overwhelming, about the life of a man called Chris Gardener and his son Christopher as he pursues his aim for life in the cruel, harsh, yet possible to thrive world of... San Francisco 1981.

Chris Gardener, a courageous young man-played by Will Smith who has always lived a poor life from selling 'Portable Bone Density' scanners to yearning doctors and hospitals alike. His son Christopher Gardener-Will Smith's actual son learns a lot from his resilient and inspiring father, never giving up even when it seems that all the odds in the world were against them. The story begins at a turning point, which is when Chris' wife leaves him. This is a dark time for both the father and son. I extremely like this film because of it's moral that no matter what happens, if you keep trying then you will always triumph. It is because of this that I believe lifts this film up above other films. The film also has funny moments however it also has a place in my heart, to never give up.

It was heart-warming to see this film for the first time and I would definitely watch it 10 times more and rate it 5 Stars again every single time.

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