Emotional masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (21 August 2012)

So far, for the last several movies I have watched, I have kept up a good streak. Continuing that streak is "The Pursuit of Happiness". This is not the first time I have seen this film; however this experience was quite refreshing, as I had seen it when I was a child, and hadn't fully understood the power of this movie.
First of all, the story was beautiful. It was congruent, moving along smoothly with the convincing dialogue. No scene seemed out of place or un-needed. Adding to the story was excellent acting from Will Smith and company. He played his part perfectly, delivering a heart-wrenching performance; it may have been one of my favorite performances of all time.
The music surprised me. Out of the comments I have heard about "The Pursuit of Happiness", none have mentioned the soundtrack. My question is, why not? It was simply breathtaking, and should be talked about in the same conversations as the works of Hans Zimmer and John Williams. It was subtle, yet emotional powerful; soft, yet tear-jerking.
It is through the touching story, the powerful acting, and the moving soundtrack that "The Pursuit of Happiness" achieves greatness. Only with these elements could such a monumental story be told. "The Pursuit of Happiness" is a masterpiece, and in the end, yes, I cried. And I'm happy I did; this movie deserved it.