Good movie about struggling in life ...

Rating: Null/10 (14 November 2007)

This is a character-driven movie and it succeeded well. I enjoyed watching Will Smith's character as he faced day to day challenges with grace and humility. Somehow, it was reassuring to see the kind of people that we can be when things get hard.
Basically, this is the story about a man whose financial crises and failing marriage finally cause him and his son to face increasing hardships together.
Will Smith puts in a great performance. Even while his life is crumbling around him, Smith's character comes across a real. Somehow, he (the character) maintains an upbeat attitude to make money and deal with his son. His son (played by his real son Jaden) also puts in an endearing performance.
Like many similarly-themed movies, this film is focused on one part of the character's life. After becoming interested in the characters, I would like to have seen the movie continue onwards past the point that it did. Yet, there's only a limited amount of time to work with in any movie - so that's understandable.
If you're interested in a watching a movie about the human-spirit in the face of adversity, this is a good movie to see.