Se7en Review - Off The Shelf Reviews

Join Gary and Iain for a review and discussion of, Se7en (1995) by Director, David Fincher. Starring, Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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[@jackgoodman6328]

"What do you got?" "Dead dog" "I didn't do that" Brilliant. Just brilliant.

[@Galantski]

John Doe has his standards.

[@teenspirit9012]

I'm subscribing merely because you are David Kessler's friend! "Have you ever talked to a corpse? It's boring. I'm lonely. Take your life, David, before you kill others..."

[@somechannel5151]

brad pitt and morgan freeman was a match made in filmaking paradise.

[@nenabunena]

Also loved the chemistry between Freeman and Pitt, I hope to see them again in a film.

[@BlackDonner305]

It's the only film I watch once a year. Every year... I never get tired of it.

[@whoawtf7419]

July 7th ;) wouldve made a great upload date, soo close

[@DeanBiddler]

I was wearing a Se7en tshirt with John Doe on it when I was watching this with a friend, who turned to me when Mills said you are a movie of the week, a tshirt and we both laughed.

[@StevenRLegge]

"Alien 3" is a pretty good movie, it's just not a good Alien movie. Se7en though, was Fincher's first masterpiece.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

I think the original "Alien" from Ridley Scott and "Alien 3" by David Fincher are the best films of the franchise. I know Fincher hates it but we got a taste of what he is capable of. Fincher simply does not disappoint! I freaking hated Cameron's take on "Aliens." I hated ALL of the characters and the "rah-rah Hollywood" crap of calling the Alien Queen, "You bitch." It is terribly dated and it's just crap. Cameron made one good film after that one, called "The Abyss." Otherwise, he can kiss my ass. Fincher rocks, even though he's taking his freaking time off from directing and doing more production work. Come back, David!!!

[@StevenRLegge]

@@bandfromtheband9445 Fincher has a new film coming out to theaters/Netflix soon. The teaser dropped not long ago. It’s called “Mank” and his late father wrote the script.

[@ARVvidz]

One of the greatest films of all time. Outstanding film.

[@skepticallypissed2074]

One of the best movies I have ever seen. I seen it in a theater and when it was over people just sat there for a second and then just stood up and walked out without making a sound. I think people were just shocked that the bad guy won the way he did. I know I was.....amazing

[@swikarkalden]

Never clicked on a notification so fast!!! Such a terrifying and riveting film.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

Clearly one of the most scary and suspenseful crime dramas/Horror films ever made!

[@AarenJable]

WHAT'S IN THE BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOX!? Great review as always

[@atenakehnaton3965]

I always took Se7en as a remake of Dantes Inferno so the city to me is hell.

[@mattduck69er]

oh shit

[@commentmaster2597]

Ughh!! Your insights are not required O.K!!!!!

[@commentmaster2597]

​@mattduck69er I bet you suck BIG TIME!! In your real life.

[@karnsingh3768]

Cool perspective

[@cambellfan22]

that box scene from the movie se7en I thought john doe put her unborn baby in the box

[@bentramer682]

The ending of this film completely caught me off guard and blew the absolute fuck out of me! This is a little bit like Scilence Of The Lambs, another must-review.

[@jamessiddle7389]

Great review, '96, me and a few friends had just watched Twister at the cinema, afterwards we popped into Blockbuster video, showing my age now, I picked up Se7en on VHS, back home my parents were on holiday, no-one else fancied watching it, so just me, all on my lonesome, still daylight, sat on my bed watching it and I have never, ever been so creeped out my entire life, a masterpiece of a movie

[@donnagosdantian4932]

I think the with the constant rainfall and the old world style, this city is a combination of NewYork and Seattle, up until the climatic final scences. I'm so glad the city's name and location are not revealed, it adds to the mysterious creep factor and the wonderful horror of it all.

[@treytrey637]

Brilliant foreshadowing when Somerset had those crime scene photos and named all the sins and ended with envy as he handed them to Brad Pitt.

[@mattmidgley4275]

One of my favourite films and you knocked the review out of the park thanks guys

[@nicky29031977]

It's interesting to think about what would have happened to B Pitts' character after the end of the story.

[@tormundgiantsbane6133]

Although it’s not implied which city they are in, I believe it to be New York. Sign behind them @ 20:40 says New York Pizza, but this could just be the type of Pizza they make at that particular Diner.

[@vinnieharris4716]

One of the most stylish and psychological films crafted.

[@paulneiland2006]

absolutely amazing film,,,just the atmosphere of this film is brilliant,,everything about it screams modern horror classic 👍

[@hypnocilicdreams]

"She begged for her life, & the life inside her", Gary's face here 37:37 completely summed up my own reaction to that scene :D Great review! Yes all David Fincher's films are pretty much great, especially the ones he did with Brad Pitt like Fight Club & Seven. But what about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button...? Personally I thought that one was TERRIBLE. So much so I even refer to it as The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttfuck...because everyone who paid to see it at the cinema got shafted

[@1qwasz12]

A very creepy and awful film.

[@artandcard]

Gary's face shows it all doesn't it? Wow

[@pgskills]

Very entertaining review of one of my faves. You guys do a good job of inserting little bits of info about the film's production and related background in a way that really helps your viewers better appreciate and understand the subject matter. Kudos to you for the research and general knowledge about cinema that you provide. I hope your channel keeps on growing.

[@ClarkyClark]

I've heard so much about this film that when I saw this review, I decided to finally see it and come back to this review. And.... damn. Damn. Goddamn. That was..... damn.

[@Steve-hf3mv]

What's in the box....

[@captaincrunch7126]

What’s in the boooox!?

[@scottgarner1724]

Favourite scene, "This isn't my phone" I do that all the time at work 😅

[@VillaBoys123]

One of my favourites of all time. Watched it as a kid before I even knew who Fincher was or would become. Beautiful film and ugly film in every way. Favourite scene, when the 3 of them are in the car going out to the desert. Wonderful performances and dialogue and fleshes out the characters so much in how they react and behave. I love John Doe winding Mills up and Somerset refusing to be sucked in. Beautiful.

[@chrisdee1583]

Can actually imagine Stallone shouting to John Doe "I AM THE LAW!" I'm sold.

[@townsjim]

Loving your vids recently guys, perfect after-work viewing

[@iidirectxii7545]

I've always Imagined Seven is in the same movie universe of Saw, it's just works.

[@shaunpearce910]

Another fantastic review! Your passion for films definitely shines through your videos! Thank you so much!

[@dejabu24]

I love this kind of detectives movies like this one and Silence of the lambs and the Zodiac , Memories of a murder ,the chaser , Prisoners , gone baby gone

[@feno12]

Enjoyed the review as always guys, keep up the great work!

[@taliaprice1909]

Fincher's best film. And I'm a huge David Fincher fan. he is one of the directors I want to work with.

[@taliaprice1909]

NADS IQ gone girl was far from crap.the game was good. Benjamin Button was crap.

[@taliaprice1909]

NADS IQ GFY

[@ARVvidz]

David Fincher is awesome. You have to be seriously talented to make films he has.

[@guyjperson]

Terrific review, great editing. Dudes, you guys are great.

[@jackcraven2266]

Great, great fucking movie, and great review guys!

[@haitch2676]

Se7en is the best Batman movie we never got. The filth and grime of the nameless city, the unchecked crime, the darkness and the oppressive nature of the street level could all be the perfect stalking ground for the Dark Knight. All it would have taken is the occasional look up, “he’s out tonight” and nothing more. A Batman movie without Batman would be great

[@haisaid]

You guys do the best reviews! Thank you!

[@floex831]

+Off The Shelf Reviews I had not seen this film in over 15 years. I immediately found my Platinum Series DVD and popped it in the Blu Ray player. Although I knew that they never mentioned the city's name, I always felt it was LA specifically because being from LA, the locations give it away. It's hard to hide LA if that makes sense. Amazing review, my third time watching it. I sincerely am still in awe at how entertaining your reviews are. Keep it up gents!

[@rjmacready8830]

The song "Ripples" by Genesis reminds me of Tracy.

[@joshuatunis6732]

Creepshow and Creepshow 2 review! Also, Enemy Mine and Thursday (with Thomas Jane)!

[@DemonBoy3223]

*Fun Fact:* There's this new serial killer movie out on DVD called *_Solace_* starring Anthony Hopkins (as a psychic detective) and Colin Farrell; _Solace_ was at one point retooled to be a sequel to _Se7en_ by having Morgan Freeman's Somerset character gaining psychic abilities. But that never got made, maybe it's because David Fincher doesn't consider himself as a Sequel Guy type.

[@donnagosdantian4932]

Se7en, is one of my favorite all time films! Thank You, guys for this review.

[@dakotajensen181]

These guys and the newbee are seriously slept on film reviewers on youtube! Cant get enough of the reviews!!✌🤘

[@retroworld8090]

Who the hell thumbed down? Awesome review

[@onyx081]

I think it's hilarious that Sylvester Stallone a.k.a Rambo thought this movie was too dark and violent

[@bentramer682]

In his defense, most of the movies he was in had a sense of fun and closure. This movie was stark and the ending was dark and sad.

[@ConceptCarMusic]

Se7en is a masterpiece.

[@0verd0semedia]

After thinking about your comments on the constant rain, it made me wonder if the film took place during the springtime, which led me to consider the possibility that the final scenes took place on Easter Sunday, likely another religious insistence perpetuated by John Doe.

[@AubreyTheKing]

Great amazing review you guys! Keep it up!

[@Galantski]

Iain "..my notepad would be like, _'favorite scene, favorite scene, favorite scene.'"_ --------------------------------------------------------- In other words, as crammed full of notes as, say, John Doe's diaries!

[@SandmansHate]

This movie fucked me up as a kid. I watched it when I was like 10 with my cousin. The air freshener guy scene, holy shit!

[@HigHrvatski]

The guy playing the corrupt FBI agent is the corrupt detective from Batman Begins.

[@kylecurry577]

Strong review and great film. One of the best of the 90's. How long does it take from the point you review a film to edit/ sound etc and upload to KZbin.

[@Emulous79]

Way more disturbing than the Saw movies. I can't even watch it again.

[@drlarrymitchell]

Just because the fucker's got a library card don't make him Yoda.

[@user-bd7lw6pz8d]

I heard there was a theory going around that Seven is set in Gotham City, because theres no licence plate saying which city it belongs in and the crime rate in the city is so high etc.

[@Stevo-to2go]

Brilliant movie. And fantastic review as per usual. Top stuff. 😊

[@damianstarks3338]

This movie is both disturbing and brilliant at the same time especially the ending Kevin spacey knows how to play a villain.

[@Galantski]

Excellent review. I hope you guys get around to doing _No Country for Old Men,_ friendos!

[@fuzzydunlop1753]

Lol I called everyone friendo for about a year after no country for old men.

[@glitchedmatrix55]

So Se7en is the origin of the what's in the box meme

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

The opening music... if we can call it that... during the opening credits, is some of the most freaky shit you'll ever hear in a movie.

[@AlanBispo1974]

Hello guys! 20:42 (on you review) maybe tells where the movie is placed?

[@maxheadshot3287]

I miss reviews of Interstellar and L.A. Confidential on this channel. What do you think, guys ? Wouldn't these be not worth it ?

[@whoawtf7419]

Loved the review! You guys should definitely do Fight Club!!! And The Bone Collector!

[@chriswilliams-ks7vh]

Great review.love listening to you guys.kinda fellas id love have a beer and chat movies with.

[@zacktuchannelboogaloo5632]

R.Lee Ermy = "Arr Lee Err-me" not Emery Great content, guys

[@jacksmith3189]

Another excellent video I enjoy your animated story telling

[@projectmayhem6668]

I always thought of se7en being set in the same place as saw.sort of like a unconnected prequel

[@Protoman85]

I think Brad Pitt's character was an inspiration for Max Payne

[@sbarnett1113]

another top upload guys thanx

[@eclectic_gamer]

Great keep doing the reviews cheers mates

[@Rob-sk1im]

You know what could be interesting and I'm not saying they should do it because I generally sequels are just a rehashing of what was already done. That being said, I wonder if Fincher and whoever is a hot screenwriter at the present time would be able to come up with a sort of follow-up, where we see detective Mills who now himself is getting ready to retire. Could there be some other gripping story that's not reminiscent of the first film, though shot in the same grim style?

[@AtomicJen]

I get this is an old video but, hard disagree... The BEST scene in the movie is, "This innit even my desk." 😂

[@bandfromtheband9445]

You Guys are right on once again. It's the aftermath. Until, "What's in the box?"

[@basquat76]

It's interesting how much the greed victim and Does lawyer look alike. So much so they might have used the same actor.

[@oliverpengilley]

great review guys. :)

[@72sh]

I was eating Chicken Biryani at the time of Gluttony. I was almost about to throw up. Yaakkkk...! Now I learned hard way that i should not be eating anything while watching crime thriller.

[@swikarkalden]

Could I please request the original Carrie or The Silence of the Lambs for the next review if possible??

[@DeanBiddler]

Swikar Subba Contribute to patreon, you have a shot th3n.

[@DeanBiddler]

Awesome review to one of my favorites and in my opinion, a blonde one away from a masterpiece. This aint even my desk!

[@theduckchick]

I like that he started to get angry as he listed the failings of others, it made me think that maybe Somerset had pricked him a bit.

[@Derek86ixt]

great job guys, thanks for your help

[@Derek86ixt]

i watched the ads for you

[@blacquesjacques7239]

Lol I had the pleasure (?) of watching this movie at the cinema with my 57 year old mother . Was really uncomfortable with the " Strap on of Death " scene . I couldn't talk her into another choice but boy did I try lol

[@subtlemonk]

can you guys review Ghost Dog?

[@DorianCairne]

Aah, was really hoping you guys would look at this one! It's freaking amazing. I don't think any other film has achieved quite the atmosphere that this genius piece of work did. I don't suppose you guys would have any interest in doing a review of the Nicholas Cage film 8mm? It's the one that the writer of Se7en wrote after this film. It's not nearly as good, but still, I feel like it's kind of overlooked... Also, it might be interesting to see you guys review more bad movies - The Room, Birdemic, and the like (and that's just the obvious ones). I'm betting it'd be hilarious.

[@SeekerOTheWay]

it's amazing what Finches can do with cliches. he trusted then to use them to tell compelling stories. like in fight club that reveal was kind of a cop out in any other film, but he used it as part of the story telling and you enjoy it! well crafted. that is the word.

[@danseth5775]

Is it just me or does the guy on the right , looks like a ginger Silent Bob?

[@sonnysolstice5139]

What's in the fuckin' box !!!!

[@legmanpv72]

great review lobe the film too, wondering if you could do another Morgan Freeman film ' Glory '. Thanks

[@goodfellatim7018]

You all need to do a review of Zodiac

[@donnagosdantian4932]

Wasn't Denzel Washington, in The Bone Collector, not Morgan Freeman? I'm sorry for pointing this out after such a thrilling review, but that was a one of the 7 deadly cinema sins, and I'm sorta channeling John Doe. ; D

[@OffTheShelfReviews]

My bad. I was thinking Along came a spider and kiss the girls :) - Iain

[@donnagosdantian4932]

Iain Oh, it's alright, I figured you were a tad confused. I do apologize, I just couldn't resist mentioning it. I know you have your movie knowledge down to the T. I 'm now watching your Mimic review. I must Thank You & Gary, for all your great reviews. PEACE!

[@dieharddemon8745]

This is definitely one of those movies that if it were to be made today they would've ruined it. 😎

[@charliepokaski9550]

Why?

[@inttruders]

The studio tried to ruin it then. They wanted to change the ending. It only stayed in because the actors and director threatened to walk if they changed it.

[@willschwarting2224]

great review guys. American Psycho review maybe?

[@andersonsimmons2398]

I haven't seen this movie in a long time but don't they say it takes place in New Orleans? I'm probably wrong but that's the vibe I got from it.

[@deckarobinson2768]

THIS IS IN MY TOP 3 OF GREATEST MOVIES EVER GREAT MOVIE

[@hossamdrweesh]

one of the best films ever made, when someone asked about my favorite movies it jump to my head, I've watched Se7en many many times, and I will rematch it soon with my wife. it's Fincher finest movie in my opinion

[@dianes.3718]

great review guys for a wonderful, brilliant film...one of my all time favorite movies of all time

[@Galantski]

Al Pacino would have been awesome in _Se7en._

[@fressfisch]

Fight Club next?

[@RazvanMGH]

They don't make them like this anymore.

[@horrorstateofmind2724]

love how most of the movie is dark and rainy and once they catch the killer its sunny and dry.

[@fuzzydunlop1753]

I kinda always thought that it stopped raining at the end cause they drove out of the city.

[@Marauder1981]

Question: will we ever get a "death machine" review

[@OffTheShelfReviews]

Its on the list....but its a very long list :) - Iain