Will Smith is as inspirational as ever.

Rating: 8/10 (18 August 2013)

This is one of the most inspirational films I have ever seen. Although not too complex on conflict or message, it's still a positive message that carries through all of us. Will Smith brilliantly shows us not only that he's a great actor, but a great father, as the character's son is portrayed by Smith's real life son Jaden.
Based on a true story of Chris Gardner, an entrepreneur who became homeless in 1981 with his 5-year-old son, and for 6 months worked as an unpaid internship to gain a job as a stock broker. Never giving up and always finding faith with his son kept him alive and happy.
Smith gives an unbelievably wonderful performance, portrays his character in terms of his emotions. Very aggressive when he's happy, sad, angry, etc. His son is the perfect sidekick and the motivation for him to never give up. Throughout the film, he, while struggling, manages to stay hopeful with his son, whom he does his best to keep happy through their struggle. Although some argue that the relationship doesn't work for Smith's over the top aggression on his son sometimes, I think it brings out the film's struggle even more, and all together I think the relationship is what makes this film work. They have that energy that makes you want to see them make it.
I think Smith pulled this off so well because since it's his actual son, and not some actor portraying his son, he cares more about him, making him more concerned in a position of him being broke. It was all natural for Smith and he nailed it.
If I had one thing to argue about, it'd be that they try too hard to show us him struggling. Like it's one after another, this happened, then I had to pay this, like it's not too bad, but after a while it can get repetitive, but who cares. The film works so well, and never fails to work me up in the end, (you'll see). Definitely a non forgettable inspiration that will never be forgotten. Smith's best performance!