Very Riveting

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 2007)

When I first heard of this movie, I thought it was some drama about civil rights or apartheid. But it didn't have anything to do with either of the subjects. Much like the movie "Castaway", "The Pursuit of Happiness" is really riveting because it depicts the things that ordinary Americans (who live in the richest nation on earth) tend to take for granted, such as living in a nice home (instead of a homeless shelter or a subway station), or having a job.
Great performances by Will (and Jaden) Smith, Thandie Newton, and Brian Howe. Even while this movie isn't perfect, it definitely belongs in one of the ten best movies of 2006. The ending was very well done too.