Inspiring story of pursuing happiness.

Rating: 9/10 (5 March 2014)

Based on a true story, Will Smith stars as Chris Gardner, an investor hoping to make profits in a device called the "Bone Density Scanner." But, he has not been making much money out of it, resulting in his wife leaving him and his kid, and him losing his house and finances. He is forced to live out in the streets with his son, and his hopes pins on his internship at a stock company. Gardner has to go through six months of training and to sell his devices before he can be a paid stockbroker.
A solid drama with some descent acting, this movie tells a great rags-to-riches story, where a person could start out with nothing and work his way to the top. It gives an important message that everybody in America has the opportunity to pursue happiness, and it is up to that person how he/she plans to pursue it; nothing should be handed on a silver plate. Smith did great depicting this in his Gardner role.
There are some powerful, yet disturbing scenes of him going through hard times, like the scene where Gardner and his son had to spend the night in a public restroom, and when they were thrown out of their rented motel. Yet, Gardner's perseverance in earning that career despite hard times makes this an inspiring story. A highly recommended movie.
Grade A