Superb thriller!

Rating: 10/10 (30 July 2002)

This is one of the most expertly structured thrillers I have ever seen. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman are great. From writer Andrew Kevin Walker, the writer of the disgustingly terrible 8MM and SLEEPY HOLLOW. This film was much like 8MM as the murderer (whose name is not featured in the opening credits so as to surprise you) seems to have no remorse for what it is that he has done. Andrew Kevin Walker has created a more likable thriller with SE7EN, a film that still shows killing in a very graphic nature, but is not as vulgar or sickening. But, the film is far more violent. The killings are very horrific and disturbing.
Two detectives (Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman) are on the trail of a killer who uses the seven deadly sins as a calling card on his random murders. The supporting cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow (in a much smaller role than she usually plays), John C. McGinley, Richard Schiff, Kevin Spacey, R. Lee Ermey, Leland Orser, Richard Roundtree, Richard Portnow, and Charles Dutton. Many of the characters that are listed as main ones, have very small parts to play. The film mainly revolves around Freeman and Pitt and the elusive killer. The film was destined to become a classic in the genre. And, it did. SE7EN is one thriller you have to see. SE7EN gets 4/5.