Sunday, May 02, 2010

Se7en Reviewed

By Kristin Adkins

If you are taking a look at this particular piece, you are likely hoping to learn a little bit about the impressive movie "Se7en." Sure enough, there are many different things that you likely should know about this movie, and most of these will be addressed in the upcoming paragraphs.

You are going to be fairly warned in advance, though. This article will likely contain some spoilers to the plot of this film. In order to adequately do the film any justice in discussing it, such spoilers are going to be necessary. So if you have not seen this film, the movie and its plot will be discussed in full in the later paragraphs of this article.

The film begins with a brief introduction to two of the main characters through the film, Detective William Somerset and Detective David Mills. The two have been partnered together and it isn't long before they are both on the case investigating two very unique murders unlike anything either of them had ever seen before.

It involves a morbidly obese man who has been fed spaghetti until he literally burst open at the stomach, killing him. Somerset is called away to tend to another murder that was discovered, and Mills stays to round up evidence at the first. Somerset steps onto a crime scene of a powerful lawyer who was notorious for getting guilty men off for heavy compensation. Both detectives find a word at their crime scenes: Mills finds the term "GLUTTONY" and Somerset finds "GREED."

Through a little bit of consideration, the two detectives determine that these crimes are relative to the seven deadly sins that are derived from Biblical texts. So, they are certain that they are dealing with murder, they are also certain that unless they stop it, they will be seeing at least five more. And they are less than mild on the eyes, so be fair warned.

To make things even harder to wrap your head around, the suspect, John Doe, not only turns himself in but also agrees to take the detectives to the location of the last two victims that had not been discovered yet. Armed with the promise of a written confession upon their return, the detectives head out with Doe to the location of where the last two victims are to be found, but they might not be who you would have guessed.

By watching the film, you can appreciate four incredible parts that were played by perfectly matched actors and actresses. The lead roles by Brad Pitt (Detective Mills) and Kevin Spacey (John Doe) are among the best of both of their careers. This is not to downplay the supporting roles by Morgan Freeman (Detective Somerset) and the role of Detective Mills wife, Tracy portrayed by Gwenyth Paltrow.

This motion picture earned accolades that are still emulated to this day, though this film was released about fifteen years ago now, in 1995. So if you cannot remember the film, or you have never seen it, put the kids to bed and immerse yourself in a world of murder mystery the likes of which you may never see again. - 2361

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