Never Give Up

Rating: 8/10 (17 December 2006)

Super wonderful acting by Will Smith and his real life son,Jaden. The type of movie that tugs at your heartstrings, saddens and THEN you walk out of the theater feeling like a million bucks. Anyone writing a spoiler for this baby ought to be kicked off here for good because the story is remarkable-it's based on fact and goes to show what a great country we live in.
Yes, it was written that we are granted "Life,Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" but the last word is slightly altered as you will find out. It was wonderful seeing how a man of color, so caring about his five year old son, was able, under the most adverse circumstances, to pursue a dream, suffer for it, exhaust himself, cry but never give up and the rest is for you to see. This story is what the country needs after the Neanderthalic racist outburst by Michael Richards that shocked us all.
Indeed, Mr. Will Smith does an ENORMOUS job as Chris Gardener whom in real life never heard of the word "surrender." And you will not regret seeing this film. You might want to bring a tissue or handkerchief along but also remember a small "Stars and Stripes" because you sure as heck will want to wave it.