...he will win." William Somerset (Seven - with Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey)
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This movie is a deep psychological thriller with strong elements of horror. It follows much of the same pattern as other movies of its kind, but whereas some of those films lack emotional intensity this one is extremely powerful. In this twisted tale, human beings are used in a game where the killer has created his own rules and everything comes down to one character defining moment.
"David, if you kill him...he will win."
I love this movie now as much as the second time I saw it. I say the second time, because the first time, like the high a serial killer must get from her very first kill, there is as no comparison. It was a shocker that left me (literally) with my mouth gaping wide as I stared at the screen.
The script is fantastic. The story-line is action packed, suspenseful and extremely compelling. The actors play their characters well and the scene development of the murders is phenomenal. I won't spoil it for those that haven't seen the film yet, but I will say, "Don't watch trailers. Don't read any more about it. For the best impact, stop reading and see it now. The ride is worth more than the wait."
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I agree-great movie the way it comes full circle. (I'm trying to be careful with my comments, too, so I don't give anything away). Good post!
ReplyDeleteYes! Great movie!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree about that line. That is one of, if not THE, pivotal line/moment for David. And, in a way, for explaining/proving John Doe's point. A damned if you do damned if you don't scenario. Do you let a killer go free (running the risk of his release and future horrors) or do you prove his view on the world right by killing him? Can't get much more intense of a struggle than that.
ReplyDeleteI love that quote. It summarizes the point of the movie, but also offers sound advice for many issues people face everyday. So many times we do what is easiest and that is fall into the trap someone else has set for us instead of taking the high, difficult road of avoiding that trap and living a different life. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSeven is a great movie. The getting there is fantastic, but as you—and every one else that's commented— said, it all comes down to that one moment. If every thing had been wound up with a yippy-skippy-put-a-bow-on-it ending, it would have been such a disappointment.
ReplyDeleteThe film really is a masterpiece. Any other ending would have been disappointing.
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