Se7en

Let's see here... why don't we write a gut-wrenching serial killer script, and make Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman the cops out to catch him? Great idea!

As far as private-eye, catch-the-killer psychological thrillers go, Se7en didn't really swim out into any new waters, but it was definitely one of the more clever and thought-provoking ones I've seen. While utilizing the shock-value effect of seeing the aftermath of some of the most grotesque and bizarre murders in any movie I've watched, I still found the movie very well-filmed. It had just the right pace throughout, the acting was superb, and the story was really messed up! But I liked it!

Basically, this really really smart guy commits murder after murder, leaving clues, and even letters, for the feds. All of his kills are perpetrated on men and women who partake in what are said to be the '7 deadly sins'. For instance, an obese man is force-fed to the point of death, and then his stomach popped and he was left to die slowly and painfully. I hate to be a spoiler, but you deserve to know what you are getting yourself into if you are in the market.

Character building is a great sub-plot for movies like this. Somerset (Freeman), a soon-retiring detective, and Mills (Pitt), who will replace him, begin their quest for justice, they do not get along at all. Somerset just wants to escape from all the bad people in the world, but Mills is young, full of energy, and wants to catch the bad guy! As the two work diligently against the clock to catch this guy before he completes all seven deadly deeds, they slowly and reluctantly bond. I like this because I think that the best way for men to bond is to do wild, crazy, or life-threatening things together. Gwenyth Paltrow also gives a stellar performance as Mills' wife.

If you think you can handle some pretty disgusting, horrific imagery, by all means, check this one out! This is going to sound so 90s, but... from the (what I found) spellbinding, aboriginal opening credits, to the breathtaking, gripping last scene, Se7en will keep you biting your nails, sitting on the edge of your seat, and maybe even sweating in anticipation and excitement to find out what happens!

"Se7en"

Story: 9

Acting:9

Special Effects: 8.7

Cinematography: 9

Conclusion: 8.93

Honestly, these are some of my favorite kind of movies, whether that's a good thing or not, but as long as I am getting good things out of it, and those images aren't stuck in my mind after the movie's over, it can't be a bad thing, right? What I like about this movie is that it was really quite convicting about judging people. I mean, the killer wasn't just taking lives in some weird pattern because monkeys were dancing around in his head, he was judging these people, and giving them what they deserved. Right? I think so. I think we all deserve death, but we are not the ones who should judge, because we are no better, no matter how much less prideful or self-centered we are, we really can't do anything to make ourselves deserve more than the next person. This was definitely a very over-the-top depiction of human judgment, but it's a good message for those who are listening.

The Fringe: B+