Se7en

Hey, since we're supposed to write about films I decided to give a little insight on the last one I saw which was actually yesterday.

So, as you can see from the picture I'm going to talk about Se7en or alternatively Seven (released in 1995). Directed by David Fincher who by the way was also the director of Fight Club, The Social Network and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button which Elif discussed a few days ago. What I mean is that the guy obviously knows quite a bit about directing and I would suggest seeing his films. Especially Fight Club because it's among my more memorable films.

But on the topic of Se7en. It was written by Andrew Kevin Walker and stars stars such as Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey. Also Gwyneth Paltrow and R. Lee Ermey who starred in the 1989 Full Metal Jacket.

Now..the film itself is a crime flick with some gorey and horrific pictures including strange killings. It all begins with a dark crime scene in a nasty apartment where a "chubby" fella is found dead. On the scene two detectives meet...Detective Somerset who is looking to retire in a week and detective Mills who is a young gun and specifically wanted to transfer to that location. Although they never seem to agree on anything they still go forward with the investigation. When Somerset starts suspecting that there might be more going on than a dead fat guy, he wants out of the investigation, especially when it turns out there is a serial killer on the loose who seems to leave no marks behind and is anything but a simple-minded killer. Also the murders are somehow related to the seven deadly sins. Whether Somerset goes to the end with the investigation, why the seven deadly sins and how does it all end, is up for to you to find out if you watch the film or read a full review.

In conclusion I would like to say that I enjoyed it, quite a lot actually and I'm not even a big fan of the genre. Has great actors, a well thought-out story which didn't make me feel bored during the two hours watching it if nothing else. My suggestion: if you're even a little bit into crime and mystery movies and are not intimidated by horrific murders, see it.

That be it,
Cheerio from up north. :p