Se7en

[mist]

Title: Se7en

Tagline: Seven deadly sins. Seven ways to die.

Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Director: David Fincher

Cast: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, R. Lee Ermey, John C. McGinley, Julie Araskog, Mark Boone Junior, John Cassini, Reg E. Cathey, Peter Crombie, Richard Roundtree, Richard Schiff, Hawthorne James, Michael Massee, Leland Orser, Richard Portnow, Daniel Zacapa, Alfonso Freeman, Harris Savides, Andrew Kevin Walker, Richmond Arquette, Pamala Tyson, Emily Wagner, Shannon Wilcox, George Christy, Endre Hules, William Davidson, Bob Collins, Dominique Jennings, Allan Kolman, Gene Borkan, Mario Di Donato, Harrison White, Bob Stephenson, Michael Reid MacKay, Lennie Loftin, Martin Serene, David Correia, Lexie Bigham, Evan Mirand, Paul Eckstein, Rachel Flanagan, Heidi Schanz, Brian Evers, James Deeth, Charles A. Tamburro, Charles S. Dutton, Arthur Max, Kevin Spacey

Release: 1995-09-22

Runtime: 127

Plot: Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.

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[mist]

This isn’t your average or classic horror experience, it’s very much the thinkers movie. It essentially takes the good cop, bad cop formula and throws it on its head. The two leads of Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt work well together. Morgan is as excellent as ever, and Pitt hams it up a treat with some superb overacting, especially towards the end, the “what’s in the box” scene is legendary.

The premise, while dark is not beyond the realm of possibility, which makes it all the more terrifying, there’s no monsters or supernatural elements in this one.

The practical effects and set design are first class with some great cinematography. Direction is handled well by David Fincher and his film making style is evident throughout the runtime.

Theres also a great supporting cast here too with the likes of Kevin Spacey, Gwyneth Paltrow and John McGinley.

Theres a nice blend of multiple genres here with elements of action, suspense and mystery.

With a 2+ hour runtime, it can take some sitting through, but the reward is worth it.

 

[Deleted member 324]

Can't add anything to your review except possibly, the pacing is done so well you aren't allowed to be aware of the passing of real time.

Nice job. Great flick.

 

[Gibby]

brilliant review mist

 

[WhippedCream]

I've only watched this film once but I seem to remember parts of it for some reason. Mostly the "what's in the box?!" quote.

 

[gigglez]

This movie freaked me out and as was told before it was really well done

 

[safeinsanity]

I found this movie totally boring. Couldn't even finish watching it as a matter of fact. Total rubbish!

 

[WhippedCream]

I found this movie totally boring. Couldn't even finish watching it as a matter of fact. Total rubbish!

You should finish it, it's good but is more of a thinker than a movie with a visual story to see.

 

[safeinsanity]

You should finish it, it's good but is more of a thinker than a movie with a visual story to see.

Would rather wait in a waiting room for 2 hours!