Could have been justly titled: "The flashlight mystery tour"

Rating: 8/10 (14 January 2007)

An excellent film in every department, but the unrelenting darkness of almost every scene, and the persistent rain, made watching it slightly irksome. Although I didn't see it credited, there must have been someone appointed to keep the torch (flashlight) batteries fully charged, as I have never seen such profligate use of torches, whether hand-held or attached to weaponry. And why do film directors love rain so much? I don't remember glimpsing the sun at all in this film - so no contrast in the weather. However, the stark contrast between Somerset and Mills did bring a little sunshine to my viewing. "Se7en" grabbed my attention from the beginning and held it throughout, although I found my credibility being stretched on occasion. It is difficult to pinpoint these more dubious parts of the plot without giving at least some of the story away, but viewers should be prepared for the odd raising of a questioning eyebrow.