a good family film

Rating: 8/10 (23 January 2014)

The Pursuit of Happiness, directed by Gabriele Muccino, is an inspiring drama movie, which is based on a true-life story of a single dad who went from living on the streets to being a rich man by earning his dream job. I truly find the story rousingly entertaining as well as energetic. The fabulous film stars famous Will Smith who appears as Chris Gardner, opposite his real-life son Jaden Smith. The excellent acting, as reviewed by the daily Telegraph "but Smith, sublime and moving" is so superb and in a way, sadly emotional. Set in early-'80s San Francisco, the film takes us through the difficulties of how Chris managed a horrendous homeless life. After being left by his wife, the single salesman finds it challenging to provide for his and his son's needs, in the increasingly unstable economic climate. They are kicked out of their house and end up sleeping in a subway station toilet. I found the story very engaging. It's inspiring how he struggles to work his way up a difficult life. S.A.