Interesting, intriguing thriller

Rating: 9/10 (15 September 1999)

My Age: 13
Detective William Somerset, played by Morgan Freeman, is retiring from his job as a homicide police detective. Detective David Mills, played by Brad Pitt, has just arrived at homicide, and he and Somerset must work together when a serial killer begins killing perpetrators of the seven deadly sins. Somerset researches from the sources of the seven deadly sins to try and get into the mind of the killer while the victims and bodies keep piling up.
Seven comprises of two great acting performances from Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, and supporting actors are good as well. The plot of Seven is very interesting and the story grabs hold of your attention and doesn't let go until the credits roll. It is a little boring, but it more than makes up for it in story. The killer's spiritual motives are fascinating and his final two victims are very well conceived. The ending climax is also fantastic and very well thought out. Seven is one of the best thrillers around and is definitely worth seeing.
Australian Classification: R 18+: Medium Level Violence, Medium Level Coarse Language
Rating: 76 out of 100