Realistic portrayal of urban life

Rating: Null/10 (30 December 2006)

This film is about a man's struggle to find happiness by chasing his dream to become a stockbroker.
Throughout most of the film, we get to see Will Smith being very poor and have very bad luck. It is a realistic portrayal of how urban life can be for many of the lower socio-economic class. I am sure Will Smith's character gets a lot of resonance in the viewer's hearts. The interaction between Will Smith and his wife and son is also good. His wife (Newton) is disapproving and distant, while his son is warm and adorable. Their interaction is cruelly realistic.
The plot is good because it is not as predictable as the average comedy. We don't get the happy then sad then happy pattern, instead we get a sad sad sad then happy pattern. It is good the Hollywood tries something new! Will Smith's acting is excellent. The final scene where he is very happy when he hears some good news, we do not get a hysterical happiness. Instead, it is subtle and from the heart. It is a very impressive portrayal of happiness.
This film is definitely worth the watch!