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22 September 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
Long is the way, and hard, that out of hell leads up to light. morePlot:
Police drama about two cops, one new and one about to retire, after a serial killer using the seven deadly sins as his MO. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 19 wins & 17 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(228 articles)
DVD Playhouse--November 2009 (From The Hollywood Interview. 9 November 2009, 7:05 PM, PST)
David Fincher And 'Se7en' Screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker Re-Team For 'Peter Proud' Adaptation
(From MTV Movies Blog. 9 November 2009, 1:00 PM, PST)
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"Se7en is well crafted and ingeniously clever, making it one of the greatest films of the 90's" more (813 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Brad Pitt | ... | Detective David Mills | |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Detective Lt. William Somerset | |
| Gwyneth Paltrow | ... | Tracy Mills | |
| R. Lee Ermey | ... | Police Captain | |
| Andrew Kevin Walker | ... | Dead Man (as Andy Walker) | |
| Daniel Zacapa | ... | Detective Taylor | |
| John Cassini | ... | Officer Davis | |
| Bob Mack | ... | Gluttony Victim | |
| Peter Crombie | ... | Dr. O'Neill | |
| Reg E. Cathey | ... | Coroner (as Reginald E. Cathey) | |
| George Christy | ... | Workman | |
| Endre Hules | ... | Cab Driver | |
| Hawthorne James | ... | George, Library Night Guard | |
| William Davidson | ... | Library Guard (as Roscoe Davidson) | |
| Bob Collins | ... | Library Guard |
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Seven (UK) (video title) (USA) (alternative spelling) (USA) (video title) (USA) (DVD title)The Seven Deadly Sins (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for grisly afterviews of horrific and bizarre killings, and for strong language.Parents Guide:
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127 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Israel:16 (re-rating) | USA:R (certificate #33601) | Philippines:R-18 | Brazil:14 | Finland:K-15 | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Argentina:16 | Australia:R | Belgium:KNT | Chile:18 | Denmark:16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 (nf) | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:16 | Ireland:18 | Israel:18 (original rating) | Italy:VM14 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:PG (cut) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18Filming Locations:
Alexandria Hotel - 501 S. Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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This was regarded as the first "A" production for New Line Cinema, proving that they could attract "A-list" directors and cast. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Mills orders Jon Doe to the ground in the police station, on the stairs behind two police officers are visible. Then there is a cut to a shot from the stairs looking down, and no police officers can be seen. Cut again and they reappear. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Detective Taylor: Neighbors heard them screaming at each other, like for two hours, and it was nothing new. Then they heard the gun go off, both barrels. Crime of passion.
William Somerset: Yeah, just look at all the passion on that wall.
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Closer moreFAQ
What is the setting?What are the Seven Deadly Sins?
What was in the box Somerset opened that the man delivered?
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The movie, "Se7en", starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Gwyneth Paltrow, is by far one of the most inventive, well-written, and cerebral films in recent history. The film, blending a well put together combination of dark visual style, intense plot development, and polished acting, remains tight and focused throughout, from beginning to end, never straying outwards into unimportant issues, or resorting to typical Hollywood clichés. Se7en is uniquely on its own for suspense dramas as it both fuels the need of the audience to be drawn in and entertained by the events unfolding, and remain uncompromising and shocking, thus satisfying the initial vision of the director, David Fincher.
The story surrounds the hunt for a serial killer, who, inspired by Dante Alighieri's seven deadly sins from "The Divine Comedy", sets out to, "preach" about man's impurity, and does so by targeting victims, then torturing them by pitting their own underlining sins against them. Se7en seemingly starts out as a typical cat and mouse detective story, however, it quickly develops into of a sort of modern-myth, with good and evil taking centre stage. The story is original on all counts, and thrilling on all levels. The most important aspect of Se7en, however, is that it keeps the audience numerous steps behind its story, as oppose to other thrillers, which become predictable and bland by the end. By keeping the audience in the dark, the film remains fresh and original as it progresses. Se7en even dramatically turns the tide at one point, just as the audience is finally getting comfortable and asserted into the gloomy atmosphere, thus creating as much as fear and uncertainty in the audience as it is with the characters involved. By the film's conclusion, the audience is as much apart of the film as the characters themselves, and arrive at Se7en's surprise ending without a single clue of it, prior to it occurring. Se7en's poetic ending(which will not be given away) says a lot for the people behind the movie, showing they are not afraid of going against the grain. A rarity with films so nowadays.
Directed brilliantly by David Fincher, and skillfully written by Andrew Kevin Walker, Se7en is well crafted and ingeniously clever, making it one of the greatest films of the 90's. While Se7en may not have garnered critical acclaim as such films as Silence of the Lambs, Se7en is, undoubtedly, as influential as any film to date.
Score 10/10