Enjoyable but may be too dark for some

Rating: 6/10 (14 October 2018)

This week I watched the crime drama mystery called Se7en (1995). This was a very interesting film that revolved around the detectives who were on a serial killer case. The setup of the characters was probably the biggest initial draw into the story. The incoming young and raging rookie, played by Brad Pitt, is an excellent foil to the outgoing calloused detective, played by Morgan Freeman. The movie's aesthetic really contributed to the experience of the movie. The shots were very cinematic and the lighting lended itself well to the color grading. Albeit a gritty film the shots had a very high artistic value. This seemed to play up some irony in the film, almost a beauty through chaos kind of effect. The story was also very engaging and I thought that it was (mostly) enjoyable. The first three fourths of this film I liked. Then it started crossing some dark boundaries, which I don't think are great areas for filmmakers to go. There were several murders against women, which appeared to promote a sort of violence against women. Yes, it's a story, but it seemed to be a little too grotesque and dark for some viewers to be okay with. There are ways to tell a similar story without making it so vile. The end of the film also took things a little further than necessary. If you like feeling like dirt when you end a movie experience, then you may enjoy this sort of film. I will not watch it again, nor will I recommend it.