The Pursuit Of Happyness (Blu-ray)

As a blu-ray movie this film looks great. Although not what I would call a tester disk for the HD experience. Sure, colours are well defined. the backdrop of San Fransisco looks good - And the bright white of Will Smith's shirt and the scene where he paints is appartment are probably the best visual scenes.

The movies Dolby soundtrack though is excellent. A full range of orchestrated music sounds beautiful and really gets you into the emotion of the film, and it is in its music and its HD extra's that show off this blu-ray.

The best extra is certainly the world champion rubix cubers showing how fast they can solve the Rubix puzzle.

As a movie it is very good, well acted and a great story. Here in the UK we are safe in the 'welfare state', loose your job and benifits kick in to keep you just about OK. Not in America - No job = nothing, and this shows how the American system of your rich or poor to being destitute is well shown by Smith.

Thandie Newton though as Will Smith's beleagured girlfriend without dubt steels the acting kudos, looking pasty, worn out and 'on the edge' she shows how tough it is to live when you know your behind on rent, and well just about everything else.

Look out for Homer Simpson - Well, the actor behind the voice who plays Smith's Class leader at the sotckbroker - He is the one who asks him to move his car.

Some touching moments between father and son and also tough telling of from Dad to Son, a must for a great family movie

I do believe that Mr Smith was coveting Mr Oscar when he agreed to play the lead in this pull at the heart strings drama centered around one man's desperate struggle to make something of a future for him and his infant son, wonderfully played by Will Smith Jnr.

It's a valiant attemp too, as Will Smith has never been better, you will warm to him instantly and it's evidence that the superstar can pull off the everyman role as well as he does the more macho roles. Gone are the witty comebacks and arrogant swagger as Will plays this role straight and true showing he can master the subtleties of his craft.

This movie is never lacking in heart and despite some slight feelings of lag towards the end of act 2 it pulls off a triumphant if short final act that can bring tears of joy, you just wish it lasted longer.

Sony have granted this movie a 2:40 framed 1080 transfer of the highest quality too. Very natural looking with great detail and sharpness.

Sony never seem to worry about leaving the filmic grain in tact which is why the object detail is so impressive, this studio are fast becoming the best at Blu-ray transfers.

Colours are strong with natural looking skin tones and great skin textures and detail. I did not detect any edge enhancement, artifacting or compression issues either.

The movie is fairly new so obviously the master is in great condition so you will not see any flecks, scratches or damage at all.

Not quite reference quality but extremely good none the less.

All in all a stellar package, very good movie with a very true and natural transfer.

I do believe that Mr Smith was coveting Mr Oscar when he agreed to play the lead in this pull at the heart strings drama centered around one man's desperate struggle to make something of a future for him and his infant son, wonderfully played by Will Smith Jnr.

It's a valiant attemp too, as Will Smith has never been better, you will warm to him instantly and it's evidence that the superstar can pull off the everyman role as well as he does the more macho roles. Gone are the witty comebacks and arrogant swagger as Will plays this role straight and true showing he can master the subtleties of his craft.

This movie is never lacking in heart and despite some slight feelings of lag towards the end of act 2 it pulls off a triumphant if short final act that can bring tears of joy, you just wish it lasted longer.

Sony have granted this movie a 2:40 framed 1080 transfer of the highest quality too. Very natural looking with great detail and sharpness.

Sony never seem to worry about leaving the filmic grain in tact which is why the object detail is so impressive, this studio are fast becoming the best at Blu-ray transfers.

Colours are strong with natural looking skin tones and great skin textures and detail. I did not detect any edge enhancement, artifacting or compression issues either.

The movie is fairly new so obviously the master is in great condition so you will not see any flecks, scratches or damage at all.

Not quite reference quality but extremely good none the less.

All in all a stellar package, very good movie with a very true and natural transfer.

We all know how good of an actor Will Smith is but i must say this has gotta be his best performance and for me the best film hes been in. The films is amazing and i would go as far as to say its one of the best films ive eva seen. It takes a lot to get me emotional and this brought a tear to my eye, the story is very very very emotional and is also true. The story is based on a man called Chris Gardener and about his struggle in life. I would reccomend this film to anyone. The story is amazing showing the struggle that man went through in life and that he would do anything for his son. The quality is also amazing picture and sound are great. Take my word for it buy you wont be dissapointed.

This film is greatly inspiring, it tells the true story of Chris Gardener a struggling single father who becomes homeless with his 5 year old son. Gardner (Smith) is determined to find a better life for him and his son and risks everything by embarking on an unpaid internship with Stockbroker company Dean Witter where only 1 in 20 make it through. One moment from the film see's Gardener tell his son: 'their are a lot of things you will be good at just not this (Basketball) and his son throws the ball away and looks dejected realising what he has done Gardener tells his son: Don't let anybody tell you you CAN'T do something, if you have a dream you've gotta protect it! If you want something GO GET IT PERIOD! That is one of the most inspiring lines in the film and of course Gardener goe's onto become a succesful broker and found the Gardener Rich foundation. This film is a must see and shows you what really is possible in life despite your greatest challenge. Will Smith gives one of his greatest performance's. This film is a 100% must buy!!!