Heart-wrenching Film

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2006)

This movie is wonderfully done. It's the heart-wrenching, true story of Chris Gardner, and his son Christopher, who go from poor to poorer when Chris takes an unpaid position as an intern. I love that Chris always fights for what he believes in and for what he wants, and never gives up. His strength, intelligence, and love for his child are attributes to strive for. He deserves each and every blessing he receives. It surprised me a bit throughout the movie, that the subject of race was never broached. I would think that in real life, Chris might have encountered some difficulties as the only black man interning to become a stockbroker, in a rich, white company. I would have liked to have known how things turned out with Christopher's mother, since that felt unfinished. I would also have liked to have known how Chris and Christopher are doing now. I left this movie with a heavy heart. Although Chris' story has a happy ending, I couldn't help but think about the fact that this story is so true for so many people. The stress of financial hardship is something so many people can relate to. How many moviegoers, spending $10 on a movie ticket, can relate to the helplessness and desperation that so many Americans face every day? I will pray for Chris, his family, and every person who faces homelessness and unemployment. This is a great film, and I would truly recommend it.