This is one difficult-to-watch movie! And I can say that for almost every moment of it. Yet, what a nice story!
Spoiler alert!
Tim Thomas was sailing along in his cr with his beautiful wife next to him. But, while his attention was on his cellphone, he crashed into a car, skidded across lanes, and ended up killing seven people – including his wife.
Tim was beyond devastated. He spent the rest of his life selecting seven people to whom he believed he owed seven pounds of flesh. He picked deserving people, using his brother’s credentials as an IRS officer, and he changed their lives. And then.. okay, I won’t tell.
The film is painful watching because you don’t know what’s motivating his extreme discomfort throughout the story. Will Smith really looks uncomfortable in his skin, and that conveys itself to you, the viewer. But just how long do you tolerate this discomfort without knowing the reason for it? What is the mystery all about? What’s his problem? Specially when he falls in love with the attractive Emily, who has a deadly heart condition. And she adores him right back.
By the time it’s all clear to you, it’s time for the movie to end and you almost feel a sense of relief that it’s over. When it is, you don’t miss anyone. You just feel a bit gloomy. I think I need camolille tea!
Parting comment: I’m never getting into a bathtub again.
I’ve long wanted to recommend Will Smith’s In Pursuit of Happiness for a watch if you haven’t been through it already. Quite gripping.