subtle, terrifying, and brilliant

Rating: Null/10 (5 February 2007)

A fascinating movie. My best friend said that it's disturbing because it could happen. That may sound simple, but that is why it is so terrifying, disturbing, brilliant, and great. The characters are certainly believable. Not only is there a search for a killer, but a search for a way to work together (i.e. a fantastic battle of ego that could destroy their chance to achieve their common goal). It's an appropriately dark movie with light moments that manifest the humanity that is being attacked. Will "good" be overcome? Will evil prevail? Will good destroy itself allowing evil to continue? While these questions apply to Se7en, they do make for intense discussions outside of the realm of the movie. Many situations in Se7en will make the viewer think "what would I have done, how would I react?". This is an example of the film's power. When a film starts to make you examine your own life, morals, and actions, it has become a catalyst within society, and not just a piece of celluloid that entertains.