Rent The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

The trailer is the film. - The Pursuit of Happyness review by CP Customer

Loosely based on the 'rags to riches' life story of stockbroker Chris Gardner, 'The Pursuit Of Happyness' is a fairly standard example of the underachieving little guy with big ambitions who goes through a series of adversities to finally realise his goals. The biggest problem with 'The Pursuit Of Happyness' is that it's a film which consists of an decent opening 10 minutes, a tear jerking 5 minute ending and a long and drawn out 90 minutes peppered with a few dramatic moments. And while the story of Chris Gardner is admirable and inspirational to a point, it doesn't translate into a good film. Will Smith does a respectable job of portraying Gardner as a very real and fallible human being, a good man who never comes across as completely likeable either. But the ultimate irony of 'The Pursuit Of Happyness' is that the trailer for the film is more of less the whole movie minus the boring bits. Do yourself a favour, click on the 'Watch Preview' link and save yourself a wasted rental.

Hollywood, but lovely - The Pursuit of Happyness review by CP Customer

Will Smith and the little boy act brilliantly. Shame the hardship had to be overkilled, but the whole 'based on a true story' effect worked its magic on me.

Brilliant - The Pursuit of Happyness review by CP Customer

Gritty drama which tracks the life of Will Smith's character, Chris, when he is struggling with poverty, a difficult relationship and parenthood in the early 1980's. His courage and optimism give you a sense of hope, in spite of adversity. Smith's performance is superb, and his son looks comfortable in front of the camera too.

Moving Film - The Pursuit of Happyness review by CP Customer

This is an ace film, very moving, you follow it with hope, I found I was able to relate to the main character and desparetly wanted the ending to work out right. A must see film, very compelling.

This is for those of us who are having a hard time of it at the moment and need abit of hope for the future, a sign to say things will improve. It will make you cry!

Will goes family - The Pursuit of Happyness review by NC

Multi million superstar does the thing with the son, so double-bubble. All very touching etc. but maybe lacking a bit of cred as the limo takes them back to one of many homes and hotels etc...........

In the pursuit of wealth! - The Pursuit of Happyness review by CS

I would rename this film 'The pursuit of Money', because it is less about finding true happiness and more about achieving wealth. The (sic) play on 'happiness' says it all really! This is an all American story about pursuing wealth and if Americans feel that money buys happiness, then I guess that sums it all up for them! The film itself is quite good, but I feel that it sends out a very poor message about family, happiness and life. Will spends the entire film trying to make money and for me that's not what happiness is about at all, but perhaps in the USA it is! A very all American movie that perhaps has less meaning and resonance in Europe than Hollywood would like to think!!