There’s no
crazier movie from the 90s that can make you feel as uneasy as Se7en did. Se7en used
imagery and your ability to imagine the insanity level of the perpetrator to
thrill you.
The whole idea
of using gore scenes to take up the majority of the movie’s screen time—just to
satisfy the weird nature of some viewers—was totally eliminated. Instead, the
movie focused mostly on character development, which many might see as boring,
but it still managed to become a masterpiece. When you see how the co-stars
interact, you’ll bow in respect to their mastery of acting. Morgan Freeman
played the old father figure, a detective who has seen too much of the streets
and is eager to retire and leave it all behind. Meanwhile, Brad Pitt played the
younger cop, full of energy and ready to jump off rooftops to chase down bad
guys.
The movie also
made use of an array of supporting actors who are stellar enough to star in
their own films. Actors like Gwyneth Paltrow, R. Lee Ermey, and Kevin Spacey
were also onboard in this thriller.
Se7en features
newly transferred David Mills (Brad Pitt) and soon-to-retire William Somerset
(Morgan Freeman) as homicide detectives who become deeply involved in a case
about a sadistic serial killer. His meticulously planned murders correspond to
the seven deadly sins: gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, pride, lust, and envy.
The movie’s name
is Seven, but it’s mostly stylized as Se7en, and it’s a must-see on
many levels. The thrill it brings and the chemistry between the co-stars is
something you won’t find in just any movie. Se7en became the first of
three films that director David Fincher and actor Brad Pitt did together (as of
2013). The others were Fight Club (1999)
and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).
The movie was a
massive hit in the 90s, achieving both critical and commercial success.
Its $30 million budget brought in over $327 million at the box office.
Andrew Kevin Walker received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Original
Screenplay, and editor Richard Francis-Bruce was nominated for an Academy Award
for Film Editing. Se7en also won the MTV Movie Award for Best Film in
its year.
If you haven’t seen Se7en before, or if you’re in the mood for another fun, thrilling ride as we chase down Kevin Spacey, then make time to watch this movie again.
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