*I took this movie personal...* The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - FIRST TIME WATCHING - REACTION

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[@deeanna8448]

That bathroom scene is one of the most emotional moments ever in a film. Will Smith is a phenomenal actor.

[@ZenzeroCAM]

It proper slapped

[@thelastestsportnews]

@@ZenzeroCAMvery original 👍

[@mattphillips538]

Nothing breaks your heart like trying to protect your child from feeling unstable while in the grip of poverty :/

[@VykeKing]

Fun fact: The man Will and Jayden walk by at the ending scene was a cameo from the real Chris Gardner :)

[@AnthonyLaMastra]

I was about to say that too!

[@feelthemusic7871]

You ever realize when someone says "fun fact", it's usually not as fun as you originally thought it'd be?

[@VykeKing]

@@feelthemusic7871 It's 50/50 depening whether i knew the fact or if i even care.. That's completely up to you.

[@lucianoa31]

Great Reaction!!!! I choked up with you. It gets me every time

[@jocelynastheart2732]

I thought the same!

[@cmock810]

It doesn't matter how many times I've seen this movie, I cry every single time. Every single time. Especially because at different points in my life I've been able to relate to Chris, the wife, and the son so the movie hits my emotions from every angle.

[@potterj09]

The wife as another character in this mix going through the pain she was was so incredible. Thandie Newton was a gem in her role.

[@cmock810]

@@potterj09 I completed related to the wife at one point in my life as I struggled with the business decisions that my husband was making at the time while I worked two and three jobs to get us by.

[@cmock810]

@Rocky Montana Garcia mayne we will be celebrating our 21st anniversary this year so we definitely fought through the hard years 😊.

[@robertmorris8997]

If you are a dad, and this movie doesn't hit you hard, you are just a father.

[@calmdownbeavis7039]

Whatever you say Maury

[@robertmorris8997]

@@calmdownbeavis7039 Maury? I don't get it.

[@realrebelli0n]

@@robertmorris8997 I'm guessing it's meant like the 'for a while crocodile' saying.

[@robertmorris8997]

@@realrebelli0n That doesn't fit in here either.

[@Gnossiene369]

Stop defining people by your opinions. Thats literally the problem. American standards are fucking disgusting.

[@tylerbramhall6596]

Anyone who has ever been the underdog or felt unappreciated or just feel like you can’t catch a break in life…. This movie is everything. The basketball scene and the scene at the end where he finally gets the break he deserves are all time rewatchable scenes.

[@potterj09]

Yep, I personally have ups and downs. Currently considering leaving a job that is very painful to do but guaranteed rent is what it is. I'm from a family of successful siblings, they're very caring and gracious but when you know people see you're struggling its a massive dent to the esteem and soul :(

[@Tehui1974]

Yep, this movie resonated with me when I first saw it. I went through a 10 year period where I couldn't catch a break. I felt like a car that was being kept in the garage. I got lucky a few years ago and caught a break. My life is very different now, but I like to remind myself now and again of how hard it was, as I don't want to become arrogant.

[@tylerbramhall6596]

@@Tehui1974 glad you finally got that break you deserve, sometimes people give up right when that big break is right around the corner.

[@realSimoneCherie]

If you’ve ever been struggling, this movie does such a good job of showing frantic-ness… you can’t ever relax. There only this bus to go there, this or that office is only open on that day at that location, every $5 has to last for so long and there’s so many unexpected, unplanned, emergency pop up expenses, all the time…. It’s nonstop

[@Tehui1974]

Yep! I remember those times.

[@abouttime2569]

Whenever i feel down or lazy, i remember this film

[@FroslassJay]

The bathroom scene was really emotional but the one that got me was when he got the scanner working. Just seeing the room light up opened my leaky eyes.

[@sydneybrown7636]

This is one of those movies that I could only stand to watch once. It’s a fantastic movie and Will Smith deserved his oscar nomination. But it just destroys me too much emotionally to ever sit down and fully watch it ever again.

[@jazzbollywood]

I'm that way with the elephant man !

[@chrissiegle1065]

Will is such a great actor... It's so easy to take it for granted when watching him. Great reaction. Thank you. 😊

[@redclayscholar620]

I saw this in 2009 and never really thought about it. After having a kid of my own this movie hurts like I never imagined it could.

[@rumbajuice]

The only two times I ever cried from a movie, was from this scene, and Cinderella Man when Jim Braddock was begging for money, to keep his kids. Both about fathers, both true story.

[@ttmaiden75]

Was a single mom a while back watching this movie with my daughter...such a great movie...every possible emotion you could feel.

[@mattphillips538]

Respect. Was a single dad, lived in motels just like these. I'm an engineer now and my son grew up to be a good man and own his own business. He has a wife and child of his own now.

[@christopheryochum3602]

I have no idea how you got wind of this movie. It's nowhere to be seen in the reactor universe. I've seen it and I can't wait to watch it again with you. Credit to you for finding it and doing it. More people should hear about Chris Gardner. Incredible man.

[@pamelalee1508]

In 1974 at 21 with a 3 year old..we snuck into an unlocked garage to have a safe place to sleep for the night...life can be hard when you're alone...🌿🌿🌿

[@koreannom]

I hope life was kinder to you sir.

[@richardjakubiszak1139]

That subway bathroom scene with the knocking on the door really got to me.

[@piecesofmind9853]

I bawled watching it before I had kids and even worse now that I have them. You’re right, nothing prepares for it.

[@danieldietrich9969]

I remember seeing this movie in theaters with my parents, when I was 9 or 10, and I cried during that bathroom scene, I think it was the first movie to make me cry, besides probably Old Yeller.

[@tomdanison7146]

Excellent, excellent review. Real life, real reaction. Thank you! Now could you imagine how Will Smith felt about how his son becoming an actor and how he played the part? His son was in the 'Pursuit of Happyness' playing the role and Will got to be there by his side watching him grow into an actor.

[@L0NG_PR0NG]

Haven’t watched this movie again since my daughter was born a couple of years ago, it definitely hits different now. Great reaction as always.

[@katec8796]

That scene in the subway guts me - Will Smith is sublime in this role ;)

[@jill4067]

It truly is impossible not to cry. This is an amazing movie. Will Smith should have won an Oscar for it. His son was also perfect. Great reaction!

[@Flynn380_]

Two interesting parts in the movie that I thought were amazing. The broker that is running the show, the one who told him he had to "jiggle the keys" is the voice of Homer Simpson. The other, is at the very end, the man that passes them is the *real* Chris Gardner.

[@nowthatisawesome5431]

This is a beautiful movie and the performances are spectacular. I know it’s based on a true story, but I’m not sure how much was added by Hollywood. I will say that if anyone ever considers doing sales in the way this man did - don’t ever make it your only source of income. Make it a side job and get something more stable as the main one. Never put yourself in a position where something like this can happen.

[@stephblurry5002]

I still got the original dvd. One of my favorite movie performances.

[@KHAOE1]

Man...this film was inspiration for me at one time to get my s**t together and strive high when I was at a low.

[@neilmartin99]

Book was great. Movie follows fairly close but with some slight differences. The final scene with Will walking down the street after landing the job, gets me every single time.

[@dinodaniels6309]

I love the movie but the book was way better 😮

[@JonezyVhee]

I love your take back and assessment of the film. The things you notice throughout, so many overlook. Great review, I had to watch twice. I can't like twice so I figured I would leave a comment....but I do appreciate how vulnerable you allowed the film to let you be. That's real.

[@danilynn4007]

Awesome review. Thank you. ~ The bathroom/cave scene gets me every time.

[@potterj09]

I've felt that feeling before of coming from a bad place to a good one with some serious grinding. To have a child in that equation though has so much gravity to it and being a 40yr old with no kids as yet I'd feel terrified.

[@brettduncan15]

Just watched this movie last night for the first time and I thought it was incredible. The struggles that many people go through just to make it day by day hit so close to home. Will Smith was phenomenal in this movie

[@jocelynastheart2732]

I was crying so hard at the end of this movie I was so happy and I felt all of his HAPPYNESS lol! beautiful Movie I have never had a hard life like him but I know what its like for fear, rejections etc. again beautiful movie

[@MiracleLegumes]

Fun fact: The man Chris walks by at the end is the real Chris Gardner that this movie is based on! Nice little nod!

[@BonnietheOutlaw7]

You just got a movie that got you. Happened to me with more than one movie. And the story has to fit with me, myself personally.

[@dyegorodriguez2126]

Now that I'm older I see scenes from this movie differently, more relatable.

[@carson9359]

Will really is a great actor. He just got involved with a nut job named Jada. All in all I thoroughly enjoy this movie and it gets to me everytime I watch it.

[@1s23d]

Thank you for reacting to this movie most reactors just overlooked this one but I think it's one of will smith's best performances

[@joemasters2270]

This movie was not only emotional but also very relatable.

[@JCastle12495]

"Seven Pounds" is also an amazing movie

[@jasonaugustine3370]

He showed how personable he is. That is why they hired him.

[@scatreed]

Great movie. The first 3/4 of solving a Rubik’s cube is relatively easy to memorize. The last 2 steps are a bit trickier. Lots of great KZbin videos. It’s doable.

[@druvik2052]

you should see the follow up movie to this, Seven Pounds. Will Smith is a terrific actor but the story in that movie is insane.

[@dorindas7330]

One of my favorite movies!!

[@llorona7847]

Idk what anyone else thinks of his film Seven Pounds, but it’s a personal favorite

[@Me-wk3ix]

Love this movie, it gives me a very profound respect for the power of a father's love. They are so important, and we don't always acknowledge that as much as we should.

[@MontagZoso]

Man, you are the BEST movie reaction guy on KZbin. I can’t believe you don’t have jillions of subscribers, but keep going bro, you are going to build this every day. Nothing else compares to your thoughtful, attentive take on films. All the best from a grateful subscriber in Seattle. 😎👍

[@meganx6726]

When I was watching this on a rented DVD the same year it came out... somewhere in the film I just yelled out loud to the TV screen it was playing on: "ACADEMY AWARD!!" Out loud. I meant it. I thought "He has to win". When I watched the next Oscars - he was indeed up for an Academy Award for Best Acor! The Nominees were: FOREST WHITAKER (The Last King of Scotland), LEONARDO DICAPRIO (Blood Diamond), RYAN GOSLING (Half Nelson), PETER O'TOOLE (Venus), and WILL SMITH (The Pursuit of Happyness). FOREST WHITAKER won for The Last King of Scotland which I had seen and he was good ...but I still thought Will Smith SHOULD have won.

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

I love you Mom, I love you Dad, my step parents. You are the reason I am happy today, worked so hard for me to have a good life. This movie always hits me

[@boodoofett4192]

Truly a wonderful film. Inspiring.

[@blinkachu5275]

"He's not really responsible" I heavily disagree with that. He made one irresponsible decision (to buy all those x-ray machines) but ever since he's been working his ass off to try and provide for his family. If that ain't responsibility, then I'm sorry, but your definition of responsibility differs from mine.

[@LiShuBen]

I agree, he'd be irresponsible if he took off like the mom did. Dude owned up to his mistakes and ended up making his money back and then some, eventually.

[@Cindrbell]

Jimmy... Open a lock. Break into.

[@MagicianNoriginal]

Happy New Year Caped! 🎉 Awesome film. Awesome review. Love that you keep it real.

[@ben9and1-3rd]

This movie and Seven Pounds are 2 of my favorite Will Smith movies. 👍🍻

[@markbartoszek8585]

Fun fact: The guy that played Mr. Frakesh is Dan Castellaneta, better known as the voice of Homer Simpson. The donut request was sort of an inside joke.

[@lou7139]

Great reaction as always! I think this is my favorite Will Smith movie. Pure drama, pure heart, and so inspirational.

[@chanel27]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed your reaction. Your commentary was insightful and spot on. Thank you!!👏🏽💖💯🙌🏽🏅

[@jacket6139]

I love what you said at this point. Basically put, "when life wants to kick you in the balls it will, but sometimes you cant blame life, sometimes you are your own worst enemy." Im gunna add that to my own life. Great reaction btw.

[@Cindrbell]

COLLATERAL BEAUTY. another masterpiece of Will Smith.

[@whisperienced]

Chris Gardner is the real life embodiment of the American Dream.

[@spartan_warrior5927]

You learn who your ride or die friends/family are when you’re at your lowest.

[@chrisbrookens5994]

I grew up very poor as a child and although my parents didn't have a fraction of his determination or perseverance, it hits knowing that struggle. Combined now with the knowledge of the lengths i'd go to for my kids, this movie certainly hits hard.

[@jbc22112]

There is another great movie with Will Smith and from the same director called Seven Pounds. Also very emotional. But this time from the other half of the societal divide.

[@upgradED32]

This movie is like Cast Away to me... you would think a long movie with Tom Hanks on an island or a long movie with Will Smith tying to be a stock broker would be only so interesting but the performances of Tom Hanks and Will Smith in these movies make u intrigued at all times.

[@dancarter482]

SEVEN POUNDS!!

[@upgradED32]

oh yes that one too 👍

[@chaosdimension6433]

Love your reactions Caped Informer!

[@jayvdub5390]

One of the most brutal movies to get through

[@williamwoods5592]

This movie was first released 17 years ago in theaters. I really enjoy this movie a lot

[@JuzTroublez]

man you deserve so much more subs

[@J4ME5_]

Thandie Newton is amazing.. how does she do American accent so damn well.

[@upgradED32]

There's only a few movies I cry in... World Trade Center, Titanic, and this movie... can't remember the others but this movie stands out.

[@INDRIDCOLD83]

The Green Mile.

[@dancarter482]

@Brick Flops Yeah, with that music and all; gets me every time. Seven Pounds MUST be on your list??

[@dancarter482]

@Brick Flops Seeing is believing! REAL heavy experience. I have to be in the right frame of mind.

[@dancarter482]

@Brick Flops For SURE! And Ghost Dog when you get the chance - that is a total MASTERPIECE!

[@ScarlettM]

Thanks for this reaction!

[@trytellingthetruth.2068]

Mr Chris Gardner is the example that should be used every time someone says, "I'm oppressed because of my colour".

[@christopherking4932]

Many often treat money like it's a toy for fun, when in reality, it's a tool for survival.

[@williamwoods5592]

This is such a good movie. The very first time that I saw this movie was when it came out on DVD and Video and VHS. This movie was so good and so emotional too. And it is based on a true story. And I really love this movie a lot man. And I really love all of your movie reactions too. And I really enjoy how you reactions to all of the movies for real. Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith really did a good job in this movie.

[@Cifer77]

Great pic. If you're interested in seeing more of Will Smith's amazing skills in a drama, check out "Seven Pounds"

[@INDRIDCOLD83]

I agree, I feel like that is his best movie. My favorite of his anyway.

[@emmaped]

Three movies got tears running down my eyes, The Champ 1979 version end scene were he died in front of his son and the kid stole the show, the fall of Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings and this movie Subway and when the news was given to him he got the job.

[@koreannom]

I felt like Chris at the end of the movie when I finally got a job last year in November!

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤️

[@gy7694]

This movie's even more sad to me when you think that the little boy will go on to want to be legally emancipated from his Dad IRL.

[@dannymartial7997]

3:35 It's not pretentious at all. This kind of mindset is why people who've chased their dreams have to feel uncomfortable about their accomplishments. Imagine growing up with a dream car, you have posters of it on your wall, it's your wallpaper on your school laptop, etc... And then you're finally able to afford one, but society thinks you're a piece of shlt if you buy it... When you're working as a stocks broker, EVERYONE in there is rich. What's the point in hiding it Great reaction though. This movie changed my life. My middle school teacher showed it to us, and completely changed how I pursued my goals from that point on. I'm in my mid 20s now with my dream job.

[@louhillen8254]

That hand clap 😢❤

[@johnfeltes7614]

I've gone from a poor childhood and bad situation, gone to the street and rebuilt my life from the boot straps but the most important things have always been the people in my life

[@LaMonicaWilliams]

NOW YOU NEED TO WATCH “LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL “!

[@sammurphy3343]

It's a very heavy movie I can't watch often, but it is 10/10.

[@jasongilbert2379]

This is a great movie!!!

[@A_Drift...]

Beautiful film.

[@LuvTadnDixie]

Will Smith started off as a rapper with no acting experience until he got the Fresh Prince series. He had no acting experience. He is one incredible actor.

[@pamelalee1508]

I'm just about to watch this reaction and to echo your assessment of Will's acting ability..yes he's always delivered regardless of the genre... In that vein..have you seen and could you react to .. 💥...Hancock He goes the whole spectrum of emotional acting...yes..not an award movie..but still enjoyable... Then there's always.. 💥...I Am Legend... Happy New Year...🌿🌿🌿

[@cindimonks5661]

This seems like my husband's life recently.

[@Rob_Infinity3]

8:23 - This bit always annoys me. Why didn't Mr Twistle pay the cab fare up until that point? Why is dumping it all on Chris?

[@realSimoneCherie]

When people have enough money they don’t notice how much they’re out to anyone - it’s nothing to them

[@elizabitty213]

“The right path is usually the tortured one” If that ain’t the truth. We must not be afraid to go out of our comfort zones and take risks, the ones taken by Chris were way more than just stepping out to your comfort zone, but maybe that’s why his pay off was higher! His wife wanted him to be practical and maybe get a job at supermarket or McDonald’s, who know what she wanted, something easy to get that pays something, Chris wanted to do something big to get his family over that poverty threshold, she didn’t understand that he could accomplish it, which understandable, most people can’t, that’s why most people are in the rat race and not on top Great great movie!

[@morgangoodwin5488]

So right Will Smith stay in his bag and has earned the right to be considered amongst other heavy hitting actors! This movie never fails to make me cry! But also makes me feel such hope, that no matter how dark it is the sun always rises again!

[@1974dormouse]

“Why did he no know there’s no salary” No internet and no cell phones. lol

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

***I KNOW*** This feeling. I HAVE lived this life and even though I myself am no longer Homeless my life @58 still has never launched. All my efforts and my HARD WORK everything I have done ALL OF MY HOPES AND DREAMS have never made a positive difference in my life. MY LIFE HAS KILLED THE DREAM I DREAM.

[@raymondhernandez]

Yeah. I cried.

[@SammyxSweetheart.02]

(4AM, July 11, 2023) 3:16 3:57 7:06 8:30 15:05. 15:22. 17:33 21:35. 25:25 32:47. 33:08

[@serenhafwilliams-davies5915]

This makes me so emotional :(

[@shakeelmohideen7172]

😢 I also took this movie personal..... remembered what my father said whilst he worked for Jews in clothing factory..his boss gave him an opportunity...and it really changed his livelihood... thanked God... it's a lesson I've learnt... that there's good Jews... whites And others out there and that they've given many out there to Up Their lives... don't forget the helps from people's..😢

[@MiguelLopez-is9te]

Loved your reaction. It makes no sense to me that there is more outreach for homeless women, than there are for homeless men, when 70% of American homeless are men.

[@Gnossiene369]

Americans have all these movies on how bad it is and how much better it can be but nothing happens. It's weird. Great movies tho.

[@ScarlettM]

18:40 - you'd be surprised how many of those millionaire also came from nothing, or are the children of those that came from nothing and pulled themselves up. American may not have "invented" self made millionaires, but it sure did perfect it!