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Rating: 8/10 (7 October 2005)

This thriller, that doesn't really thrill, is more interesting as a character study and a dark expression of the 20th Century. The films story is set over 7 days in New York where Detective David Mills, (Brad Pitt), has just transferred, he is partnered with Detective William Somerset, (Morgan Freeman). Over the course of a week a series of murders occur based on the seven deadly sins; Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Pride, Lust, Envy and Wrath. The two detectives hunt the killer down like prey only to discover that they themselves are the prey.
Genius is not a word that I use lightly but it is an adequate description of Seven. The whole film reeks of class and intelligence with this quality exuding from its two main characters. Although polar opposites Mills and Somerset provide an interesting combination with Mills' impatient and impulsive mannerism's opposing Somerset's more thoughtful and calculated actions. This pattern is used most subtly with the films sound as Mills is always make some kind of noise whether tapping a pen or talking inanely he clutters the silence that Somerset appreciates so much.