The Pursuit of Career Goals

Rating: 5/10 (6 March 2015)

*** SPOILERS AHEAD ***
I was quite disappointed in this film, and I'll tell you why. For starters, it's been on my watch list for quite some time now, since I've been exploring the topic of happiness, well-being, and all that good stuff. I thought this film would provide an interesting angle on this, and present a different point of view. It does indeed present a different point of view. In a nutshell, it tells you that making your family a lower priority, while chasing the dream of making gobs of money at a career you know nothing about, are the keys to happiness. I beg to differ.
As a result of constantly letting down his wife, Will Smith finally loses her, and is left attempting to raise his young son, while essentially becoming homeless, but through hard work and gumption, he makes something of himself. And that's the pursuit of happiness. That's the entire film right there -- I just saved you two hours of your life.
To be fair, Smith, Jaden, and Thandie Newton all did a great job with the roles they were given. But the plot, script, and overarching message of this film absolutely didn't sit well with me at all. I'd rather engage in everyday happiness, than get caught up in "The Pursuit of Happiness" (sic), thank you.