The True Pursuit of Happiness!

Rating: 8/10 (19 June 2008)

Chris Gardner's inspirational story is brought to life by Oscar nominee Will Smith. His son, Jaden Smith, plays Chris' son Christopher in the film. In this story, Chris Gardner is a man who wants to be a broker at Dean Witter. Unfortunately, Dean Witter internships don't pay a salary for six months. I hope they changed that since 1981 when the story takes place. Chris Gardner must deal with his broken marriage and fights to keep his son. They move to a motel after they can't afford to live or pay the rent. Christopher is what keeps Chris going despite losing his apartment, his marriage, his car, but he also has six scanners which he tries to sell. They are bone density scanners sold to doctors. The cast is first rate with James Karen as one of the bosses. Chris Gardner is a man who would do anything and does. It's an inspirational story of father and son in the toughest of times.