THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (2006) TWIN BROTHERS FIRST TIME WATCHING MOVIE REACTION!

Not only does Will Smith slap, but so does his acting in The Pursuit of Happyness; easily one of his best performances!
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[@deeanna8448]

That scene in the train station where he's in the bathroom crying was gut wrenching. It was cut from the reaction, but I remember right before, he had made his son feel better by pretending they were on an adventure. Will Smith did a phenomenal job.

[@shuddle32]

That part gets me everytime

[@damirmclean5501]

The part when they were running for the bus and he drops his toy and he's losing it on the bus cause they couldn't stop to get it gets me too especially since that toy probably helped him coped through the stuff they were going through

[@MrParkerman6]

....except Will Smith looks and acts NOTHING like the real guy.

[@SMOOV_726]

@Dee Anna I was waiting for it, but when I noticed NO TEARS 😭 I knew they took a break!!!

[@poppy_uchiha]

@@MrParkerman6 it's a movie..he's an actor.. get over yourself

[@oakraidergrl4lif]

The scene when he is told he got hired at the firm after the hell he went through had me in tears.

[@creativetears1]

Now that was acting!! That emotions as REAL 😭😭😭

[@smaddox8363]

That was me when the judge said I don’t have to pay child support anymore

[@BlackHammerJeff]

Unfortunately that didn’t even happen in real life

[@Number0neSon]

I'm not crying, I'm not crying...ok, I'm crying.

[@sonjab2980]

This was one of Will Smith's greatest acting movies. The Pursuit of Happiness and Seven Pounds. He should have won the Oscar for The Pursuit of Happiness. Also, the movie was based on the true story of Chris Gardner, the black man who walks past Will Smith and Jayden at the end of the movie. Great movie.

[@RussellDale6019]

Actually emancipation is his best role

[@tariennewilliams-rosa542]

Phew Seven pounds is heartbreaking like tears my heart out every watch😂

[@SinSiricheDu]

Don’t forget collateral beauty. Will smith crushed the whole thing.

[@Starbits7]

Yeah, Collateral Beauty too. My friend and I watched it in theatre and Will Smith had us bawling. We thought it was just us and looked around and everyone in the theatre was crying. Some guy had to blow his nose and some lady was sobbing. So underrated.

[@cp2342]

I’ve never seen seven pounds but heard it’s good I really need to watch it

[@Rmlohner]

Chris Gardner initially was disappointed by Will Smith's casting, but his daughter convinced him it could work, saying "If he can play Muhammad Ali, he can play you."

[@MrParkerman6]

Probably because Will looks and sounds and acts absolutely NOTHING like Chris. Will did a great job in this film though!

[@captainteeko4579]

Jayden actually killed it in this film. He plays the innocent sad and confused child personality very well. I can only imagine how the actual son felt during these times of not understanding some choices his father had to make in order for them to be successful and live a life of their own 🤧

[@thejamppa]

Will Smith was awesome in this film. This very well might be his best acting role. Too bad about Jayden, playing innocent and confused child doesn't work later on. In this film there was hype Jayden be next big thing after his father. Later it became clear that he can't act. It was painfully clear After Earth. He had one face: I-am-about-to-burst-crying 98% of the film. The one moment where he was suppose to be sad, he found his angry face. It was painful to watch.

[@MrParkerman6]

No! The movie he killed was The Karate Kid Crap Remake! Thank goddess for The Cobra Kai Series!

[@captainteeko4579]

@maxwesty 😭😭😭

[@yugen8195]

@@thejamppatbf that movie was just bad in general , not even Will Smith managed to carry that boring ass film.

[@summerrose8110]

​@maxwestyHe was like 5 years old at the time.

[@winter_s_44]

The guy he passed and looked back at in the end was the actual Chris Gardner. I’ve teared up watching movies, but this is the first movie I ever bawled my eyes out for. I also never cried in a theater and I did not care - I let it all out. I was so happy for him at the end. Such a great story and Will did a great job. Regarding what you said at the end re: money making you happy, I do believe if your worries are around things that money is the solution for, then yes, money will obviously take away that/those particular stressors. But if you are a miserable person with demons/trauma, money doesn’t take those things away. Look at all of the rich people who turn to drugs for an escape and OD or commit suicide. They money didn’t “make” them happy because they had issues that had nothing to do with money. Also, if you’re just a negative and pessimistic person who sees life based on what you don’t have rather than what you do, money couldn’t possibly make you happy because it will never be enough and you will never have enough of what you want. There would always be something else. Your mortgage could be paid off, you could have enough in retirement, food in the fridge, clothes on your back, a car in the garage, and a nice savings account, and you’d still be griping about the second car you can’t afford, only having a 4 bedroom house, your retirement account not having $2M in it, only $1M, not having cracked $250K in savings, etc.

[@Libbawittz]

Agreed

[@taztaztaz]

wise words‼️

[@ezelldaniels6064]

This movie is still a tear jerker 16 years later. So powerful and good.

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@shawnteeisme]

The scene that gets me is him crying in the subway bathroom. Ive been there before and now im a Healthcare provider who struggled to get here for my son as a single mom! It broke me

[@danieldsilva8322]

Fun fact: 30:50 The other guy in the black suit who walks by Will and Jaden is the real Chris Gardner!

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

No matter how many times I watch this, the scene at the end where he gets emotional because he got the job always gets me

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@danielaponte8594]

I watched this movie on TV when my dad lost his job, I was 6 years old. Today, as an adult, I can feel this movie very different.

[@trinasp]

The part in his life that he calls "Happiness" is what I call "emotional"! It gets me all the time. He is such a good actor.

[@prettyteeth]

Absolutely one of my favorite scenes. Anybody can relate to that.

[@mikesilva3868]

These guys have to watch the classic robocop movie from 1987💣

[@kellifranklin4432]

This is a gut wrenching movie. I cried several times doing this film. WS killed it in this film.

[@cruzinbosco]

I appreciate that you both really understood both sides of that relationship. So many reactors hate on the wife and it breaks my heart because she's just human, she was doing the best she could, more than she could... 💕 This is easily one of my favorite movies I've ever seen. It's so damn good and relatable.

[@winter_s_44]

Exactly. I remember when this first came out and my coworkers and I were talking about it and she was saying the wife was disloyal. I said the same thing you did, that to her, who has been pulling double shifts for months on end just barely making it and your partner comes in talking about what, to you, seems like a pipe dream when you’re barely keeping a roof over your heads and food on the table, I probably would have reacted the same way.

[@valleya6114]

Agreed... That simply was a couple struggling and at that moment in their relationship; it was best they separate and make their own way. Sure, you can always argue "that woman needs to stand with her man...", but until you are faced with that situation; you have no idea. Chris and Curtis totally understood their dynamic. This movie also cemented; whatever we are pursuing out there (work, etc..); let's have some understanding of what each of us might be going through.... Especially, the last few pandemic years.

[@unclebounce1495]

nonsense. she was weak. she was a deadbeat lohser who abandoned her child. quit making excuses. "it was hard on ehr too." it's hard on everyone. only the lohsers quit and abandon their children.

[@cjjackson2423]

Riiight everyone hate on her, everyone don't wanna deal with ts.

[@Akkatlah]

I understand her leaving him. But why did she leave her boy behind?

[@Lbenning]

I remember watching this when I was younger. Literally a classic but it gets to me every single time.

[@jiggz2011]

If you guys didn’t know. The man that walks by at 30:46 is the real life Chris Gardner that the movie is based on. I always thought it was pretty cool they did that.

[@SamoanObsidian]

That very end where he and his son walked down the hill.. and a man in a nice suite walked right past them... that was the actual Chris Gardner himself inserted into the film. Loved the reaction guys. This film made me cry when it first came out. A true story the world can relate to on every aspect of our lives. Blessings up guys and Happy New Year to you both and to your loved ones. Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏾🙏🏾🎊🎉🎆🎇

[@kilroyart]

at the time I was a projectionists, running this movie and at the end, when he was hired, I always made sure to go downstairs and sit with the audience......seeing, hearing, feeling everyone's emotions rise! and almost every showing there was not a dry eye in the house! including mine!

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@Salieri21]

Big Willie has so many great acting roles. But for me his Oscar nominated performance in Six Degrees Of Separation still leaves me shook.

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@baltimorejames2204]

You guy's message after the movie went off was amazing.Stop sitting around feeling bad for yourself,go out and make thing's happen because nothing in life is given.

[@OctoKrool]

That's the reality of life, you can't wait for opportunities to find you; you have to go and find them yourself or make them!

[@zayzuess7120]

Grown ass man and I cry every time I watch this start to finish…. Great reaction 👍🏽

[@SirPaladin]

Will Smith got fucking ROBBED at the Oscars; this deserved a Best Actor.

[@christhornycroft3686]

One of the last movies I saw in the movie theatre with my mom, who passed away in July. Will Smith has issues, but he’s a great actor.

[@andirandolph8830]

We all have issues, and yes he is.

[@Luvie1980]

Jada is the issue!

[@jermainehaslam5634]

@@Luvie1980 Will is too good for Jada and she knows she would be nothing without him.

[@AshLee92490]

@Jermaine Haslam How is Jada the problem when Will Smith has had issues BEFORE Jada. He said this himself. He's taken accountability for himself. I don't understand why people would rather blame Jada for HIS issues instead of placing the responsibility on himself...

[@mahoganyhoney]

No he doesn’t. He had a moment. Move on. Most of us have wanted to smack Chris Rock for ages.

[@prissyfelicity]

One of the few movies to make me cry That bathroom scene When Jaden was trying to get in the motel That happy clap at the end Great movie

[@phoenixmj91]

Being a woman myself I forget that society puts so much pressure on men by being the man, providers, they can't be seen as weak otherwise they are seen as failures. It sucks seeing a man vulnerable like that makes me realize that he's at his lowest and I personally will try to help them even a stranger because we don't know if he has little ones depending on him.

[@MrParkerman6]

Incorrect! Being seen as weak is not seen as failure. Failing is seen as failure.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

Pretty cool that Will Smith got to act with his son in this.

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@louhillen8254]

That happy clap at the end said it all. Phenomenal acting ❤

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@annabanana7659]

Man I feel so bad for the wife as well. Imagine working double shifts for months as a hotel maid so you're already stressed and on the edge all the time because you're worried about bills and living costs then have your partner call you 'weak' and say that you can't take care of your son was like a slap to the face. I feel bad for Chris, I really do; but poor Linda needed a win as well and I hope she got it in New York.

[@karireid4106]

THE VERY LAST SHOT OF THEM WALKING DOWN THE HILL AND HE LOOKS BACK AT MAN WALKING BY WAS REAL CHRIS . MUCH LOV

[@TheInfo45]

This film pulls at all the heartstrings. The perseverance of someone when everything in you tells you to give up is beyond reproach. Him and his son Jaden do such a beautiful job in this film. I hope you guys caught the real Chris walking past him at the end of the film. I highly recommend you guys go see the movie emancipation right out in the theaters now. The film is is phenomenal acting performance by Will Smith.

[@radiofreeastrocast3010]

Yup, we all cried in the theater with my boys. I knew about the real story and paid for everyone to go, in order to show that you should NEVER give up! Please watch King Richard!

[@yaaboatema]

At the end when he’s walking…he actually passes Chris! I love that scene

[@Nik.Arasberry]

The guy at the end Will and he’s son walked passed and look back was the real person the movie was about. Great movie ❤

[@LuvTadnDixie]

I'm so glad you reacted to this movie. It was a great one. A great story with great acting. It's sad because I feel that nobody is going to react to it because of the "SLAP HEARD AROUND THE WORLD" . . . it's a shame. While I don't condone what Will Smith did at the Oscars, I can't help for feeling like it's such a shame because he is such a great talent -- I hate to think that people won't watch him anymore or give him the time of day. His King Richard performance was impressive as well.

[@OnlyMsNicky]

Well they are missing out. Will Smith is a phenomenal actor.

[@ryanfeit1420]

@@OnlyMsNicky It's sad because the focus ar the Oscars was more on that slap than of Will's winning the Oscar or of his terrific performance. I am not a big fan of Jada either.

[@jlerrickson]

I'd be lying if I said I was looking forward to this reaction, because I certainly didn't expect it. I'm glad it happened, though.

[@tangiecleans312]

I love this movie! It got me through some tough times and I reference it still til this day. Often I tell people “God sent you two boats you dummy” referring back to when Will’s son tells that story about a man drowning in the water.

[@laurenherda2415]

Hard work and pursuing your dreams is what matters, not your skin color, gender or anything else. This is such a fantastic film and you learn about a man who started from the bottom and did whatever it took to make it in life. Will Smith nailed this and his son was so cute and did an awesome job too. We ourselves are the one holding us back we can do anything. Never sell yourself short go out and get it!!!

[@MrParkerman6]

Black isn't a color. It is ABSENCE of Color! The More You Know! 🌈

[@supersisters8336]

This is one of those movies that is so inspiring, my moment that killed me was when he called his dad a good papa. My daughter says that to me but it because we know that we don't deserve that compliment but we appreciate it. I've just got a lot to make up for. Great reaction guys

[@chris...9497]

Everyone is looking at Will Smith as the star of this film, but the role of the son is played by Will's actual son, Jaden Smith. You should compare their interaction in "After Earth", in which the two of them also star. Interesting that you speak so highly about Will's acting in this film. I recall in the press surrounding the release of this film (I was paying attention at the time, and I did see this first-run in the theaters), that this film was a turning point in his acting for him. he spoke particularly of the scenes in the bathroom, when the characters had no place else to go, that he really felt the weight of being a father in such a situation. He came to realize his previous acting had been acting like he's acting, but with this film it was a lot more personal, a lot closer to the bone. After all the years before and "Fresh Prince of Bel Air", it was THIS film that taught him his craft.

[@kuroneko0893]

If you'd like another bio-pic movie, can I suggest Ray (2004) where Jamie Foxx plays the blind pianist, Ray Charles? It's one of my favorite movies and might not be as heart-wrenching as this one as a whole but worth checking out nonetheless :)

[@ayannadaws8480]

Yesss

[@TheHeroClass]

This movie, and Will Smith, hits hard.

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@aguycalledkwest]

that's what Chris said...

[@Maddie-tu6ls]

The scene where they’re in the bathroom always had me crying

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

Fun fact: the guy that passes past them at the end in a business suit when they're discussing and playing a game is the real Chris Gardner

[@Berto2K]

So crazy how this is from a true story. Filmed right here in San Francisco where it actually happened. Incredible performance by Will Smith.

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@Myles720]

Some may have already said it but the little boy who is playing the son is actually Will Smith’s son, Jaden. When this movie came out I thought that was awesome

[@where_is_my_money_now]

Really appreciate your reaction and how understanding your are with both parents. I guess I was too young when I've first seen this film. Back then, I was honestly furious at the mother for leaving them behind. But re-watching it made me realize how challenges in life can really break you. They both have their faults. Although, we can all agree that no reason can excuse you from leaving your child, we're not in the same position as her so we really can't say to just suck it all in, esp when we know that she had a fair share (and maybe more) or the hardship of providing for her family (except in the latter part of raising their kid). I'm honestly tired of people saying that it's all about our choices that can make us successful, although in most cases that is true, there could be instances when our hands are tied and we can't really do anything about it. As sad at it is, it's not true that we all have the same starting point, we are not presented with the same opportunities.

[@creativetears1]

Speaking of Will Smith…don’t watch Seven Pounds unless you want to ball your eyes out 😭😭😭😭😭

[@leesagar8651]

From the struggle of going through life, fatherhood and an internship Chris went from nothing to now having a net worth of 70 million dollars today.

[@oluferanmiolutola5416]

Proud of chris 👏 he deserves those millions.

[@tearupnationinc.7199]

Tear Up Nation- " I was 11, when I saw this movie and that bathroom thing stuck with me😪😭 I hope Will Smith comes back someday he's a Hell of a Actor.

[@alanwhetstone3922]

This movie makes me cry

[@joellenglass2344]

I met the real Chris Gardner. He’s great! Tall, dark, bald and handsome! I borrowed my nephew’s book “Pursuit of Happyness” and I loved it. Surprisingly a few months later Chris was giving a motivational speaking at the college I graduated from and worked at. We fed the guests who were there. I bought another book and had Chris sign it and I gave that copy to my nephew. After the speaking engagement was over and he signed all those books he came up to me and said, “Y’all got some more fried chicken back there?” 😂 By that time all the food was gone and I said, “No but I can get you a bottle of water!” 🤦🏾‍♀️ He laughed and hugged me and kissed me on my forehead 😁❤️

[@ScarlettM]

"Bedazzled" with Brandon Frasier. Wonderful comedy!

[@JWUniverse]

MAN… I remember going to see this in Theaters and remember Crying like a Bitch the whole time. Great Fucking Movie!

[@xpressivebex7162]

This movie inspired me to fight for my worth. Single parent with epilepsy , I got my degree no one saw the struggle but the pursuit of happiness is quality of life . All that running I did crying with 10 bags from food bank to trying to make it to nursery from lectures n in hospital not knowing if I would die or get me kid taken. I am going strong I am a great parent my son's 10 and my health is always getting better don't ever give up on your dreams but always have realistic expectations ,one step forward 😇 Xx

[@yabadaba1858]

When he finally gets the job...that part always gets me.

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what she said!

[@reneeg9406]

I recently heard a quote about worrying about the highs and lows. We want to look for stability. But when a heart monitor goes stable we Flatline, and we are dead. Life is about the highs and lows and understanding that at any moment it can go from one to be another, and in a second it can change

[@emmaped]

Funny enough! The real Chris Gardner walked passed on that final scene behind will and son. What a movie, very emotional and motivational

[@bigb2494]

In the words of Ptince "Money doesn't buy happiness, but it will damn sure pay for the search". You guys should check out Denzel Washington in John Q

[@Redladyrae03]

As a parent who has been down bad, this movie hits home. Divorce when I was a stay-at-home mom and having to try to find gainful employment that understands my parenting plan was impossible. I almost ended up homeless if not for a friend taking me in. You never want to see your kids in your struggle.

[@canismkit666]

Will should have won a Oscar for this. His best movie imo.

[@cleveroliveira6727]

The real Chris appeared in the end of the movie, he crossed their way while they were telling jokes. The "annoying" guy who asked Chris for favors is Dan Castellaneta (Homer Simpson's voice). Great reactions, dudes! A big hug from Brazil.

[@MrParkerman6]

He isn't annoying. He is supposed to be a heartless asshole like most "characters" in this film.

[@karenarnold7665]

Will Smith acted phenomenally in Seven Pounds.

[@reneeg9406]

20:22 trying to teach him that there is more to life than throwing a ball through a hoop💪 he can be more. And his father knows it and supports it

[@bellantwain21]

This movie gets me emotional every time love the video octokrool stay motivated Dream big 1 mill on the way

[@laticiadavis8627]

I loved Jaden in this movie this movie is so sad ,bur has such a great ending, and the fact that it's based on a true story. Was wow.

[@mzhappyfree7688]

That bathroom scene is killer 😢

[@kbbrown3588]

This is just a beautiful movie

[@arnettabosby5100]

I worked right across the street from his building in Chicago. Great reaction.

[@reneeg9406]

Money does not make you happy. But at the same time it takes a lot of stress off of your plate. And the lack of stress can definitely make you a much happier individual🤷‍♀️

[@mickey10jb80]

I like that they didn't make his character perfect though. They showed his flaws as a parent and in his relationship as well. Like someone can mean well but that doesn't mean they make all the right choices all the time.

[@complexity3062]

Amazing reaction, love how you both just analyze the acting while finding the light side of everything❤ Would love if you both watched “ Enough “ with J-lo, another movie based on real life events😊

[@sadtitties222]

Oh God yes! This film was, in my opinion, the one film that I felt J-Lo flourished the best than her other films. It actually made me want to learn how to fight, lol. Still haven't, but I want to.

[@elizabitty213]

I’m not ashamed to say, there are no chopped onions anywhere 🥹

[@Kibby96]

Great video y’all!🔥 I saw that y’all went on a streak of some hood movies and I’d like to suggest some: hustle n flow, ATL, four brothers, get rich or die tryin, gridiron gang, house party, & the harder they fall! It’s alot but any of these would be sick! ❤ keep up the work G’s!

[@bigherm70068]

The black man that walks pass him at the end is the real Chris Gardner.

[@amberneco2697]

Will did his thing in this movie gets me every time ! Y’all would love 7 Pounds too be warned it’s a tear jerker 🥲

[@RogunK]

I hate when people say money doesn't make you happy. My response is asking them what makes them happy. Country boys will say they are happy when they go mudding. I say back to them, how did you get the truck to do that? Some people will say they love to read novels. I'll say, how did you get that novel without money. Some people will say they love to spend the day on the beach. I'll say, how did you get the swim suite, sunscreen, blanket and the ride you needed to get there without money? Money in itself isn't the happiness, it provides the means and opportunities to give you happiness.

[@OctoKrool]

For real, it's provides with stability and survival; people who say money doesn't make them happy have never experienced life without money.

[@dextermilo4668]

That bathroom scenes gets everybody!

[@jasonmichaels8204]

This is one of the most inspirational movies ever made.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

If you want another true person / true story movie, check out 127 Hours. If you want another emotional movie, The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

[@nathanlawson313]

I took a similar route - from delivering papers, to construction, to Wall Street. Man, you gotta bust butt and think fast, but "if" you survive the first year.. It's all downhill from there. Love it now.

[@cleftheart1969]

The real chris Gardner was at the end love the cameo ❤️ 👏🏾

[@MrParkerman6]

Finally someone used Cameo correct. I hate when people incorrectly say Cameo just cuz the person is a celebrity. That isn't what Cameo means. They don't even have to be a celebrity. That would be a Celebrity Cameo. Cameo just means a short part, usually a minute or less! Thank You! For using it correctically! You are a poet and a Scholar!

[@shainewhite2781]

Such a good movie, a very sad yet very compelling true story.

[@louielouie22]

At 30:51 the real Chris walked past them. In the end.

[@abiabi521]

One of the best movies I have watched for sure! He never gave up...he couldn't. Too much at stake...and he made it! I cry every time I watch this. "FINDING FORRESTER" is another phenomenal movie staring Sean Connery - the very first Agent 007!

[@nickblood7080]

It’s a scientific fact that money up to a certain point makes you happier. People argue on the number. Back in 2018 ish I heard 80-100k per year. Might be 150k a year right now. As a man I believe whatever the amount is that comfortably buys a very nice house 2-3 cars supports a spouse and 2-3 kids is that number. After that it’s a lot of semantics

[@jasongilbert2379]

You want another Great Movie…. Hidden Figures is Awesome!!!

[@Xelenite]

One of my favorite movies but hard to watch because my mom went through a similar thing with us kids (3 girls). I’m the oldest, so I can remember the times we were homeless, in a shelter, and going to food pantries. Same as with the character, when I was young I didn’t want to get married or have kids if I couldn’t provide a safe space for them and a good father. Then I met my now-husband and we have two kids. It’s still difficult at times, me being an introvert who needs space and alone time to recharge, but I wouldn’t change my life, well, maybe I’d take better care of my health earlier. But that’s it. It is what it is. ❤❤❤

[@thanatomaggot9585]

I am once again asking for a John Q reaction. You guys will love it I promise.

[@stretchh2o]

Ok but the video description had me crying of laughter 😂

[@budlightpimp19]

Such a beautiful story.

[@mikeg4960]

I went to prison for selling drugs at the age of 20. During my 7 yr sentence I saw this movie about yr 3-4 and it just did something for me that I still can’t explain til this day. Prior to prison I had no job skills other than selling drugs. I had vowed to myself I would never go back to that again but had no clue what I would do becuz I had next to zero useful skills. Any idea that I had during those 7yrs would get shot down by ppl around me that I’m a convicted felon and that would never work. But that speech he gave his son during the bball game struck a chord with me and was fit my current situation. Fast fwd to now. Been a free man for over a decade, never ever broke the law again, went back to college and got a degree and am now a Data Analytics Manager of a pretty prestigious firm and well into the 6 figures. Not tryna humble brag, but tryna point out that watching that movie while in prison had a huge impact on my life and made me believe that I could make it one day when I’m free.

[@reneeg9406]

8:38: thank you for appreciating her point of view. I have seen a lot of people who look at her like she is just being a greedy B. It's not like she's not trying, she's just frustrated as well The movie focuses on the troubles that he went through, but that doesn't make her a b. Her attitude later, that's a different story Edit: totally appreciate that you understand where she is coming from. I don't agree with her decisions at all, personally I could never leave my child. And there are a lot of people who deal with a lot worse in their relationships. I believe that "I'm frustrated with you" is a reason for help, not leaving. But they were not on the same page on any level. And I'm glad you guys did not put that solely on her like a lot of people would/have

[@serenitymuszings]

I've watched this movie once. I skipped to the end to hear your commentary. I can't relive that level of anguish but am glad you experienced and enjoyed the movie.

[@AmorePasta]

This movie hurts so much to watch, but necessary. My mom was a single, immigrant parent. She escaped my Dad who was a severe alcoholic and abusive. She knew nothing about him or his family because he was a manipulative, possessive liar. We were never homeless, but we were close to many times and we continuously moved around due to Section 8 changes, raises in rent and because my Dad would stalk her. She once stayed up all night holding me by our door in the dark, checking the lock every minute or so, praying that my dad would give up on knocking and believe nobody was home. This movie I first watched as a preteen, and let me see my mom's perspective through Will. The fact that she was never around because of how much she had to work to make ends meet, and why I was always at daycare till late in the evening or sent away to live with relatives in Mexico for long periods of time.

[@devineone4849]

1 of my fav. inspiring movies. Based on a true story too.

[@abducteeofearth1703]

Gotta do “Seven Pounds” One of the most underrated dramatic movies in my opinion. If it doesn’t hit you in the feels, you’re a sociopath.

[@mikedoskitomen1991]

This movie is one of the most heart touching movies ever

[@gonsumir]

I use to get up at 0200 to be at work by 0400 for a 12 hour day. Sun would be down when I left and going down when I leave. What it got me was way beyond worth it. Sacrifices indeed.

[@Theblaqueone716]

With all due respect we live in a society that says for the most part that any man who leaves his family is a coward. This woman left the family she built and she doesn't get to just use the excuse that it's due to her being tired of her husband and his decisions. If his journey as a stock broker would've went right while she was there then she would've stayed.

[@nachoramos887]

You are the only ones i saw that reacted to this movie!!! Thanks cracks 😁😁