Anyone watched this movie yet? I just watch it and I think it's a brilliant movie. This story is based on a true story about Chris Gardner, potrayed by Will Smith. Together with his son, Christopher, they went through a lot of struggles, pain and despair, all in the name of happiness. You can't help but emphatize with this man in his journey to pursue his dream.

Very nice movie. Recommended

This post has been edited by Makakeke: Feb 6 2007, 09:14 PM

Is it out in cinema yet??? where did u watch it? cuase i checked GSC not showing also?

No lah, I didn't watch it in the cinema, *ahem* Downloaded it and watch it from my laptop

smith's real son plays the son in the film. nice touch there.

the one u ehem downloaded is it clear??
dvdrip??? ???

Yeah, dvdrip, its quite clear.

wow i didnt know that?! haha...well i can feel this is a FEEL GOOD movie...must got some tear-inducing moments in the movie one haha

it was nominated in the screen actors guild awards, so i'm expecting something nice....

Haha, yeah, you really feel for this guy in the entire movie.
This movie made me realise to appreciate everything around me. Good stuffs Watch it.

This post has been edited by Makakeke: Feb 7 2007, 12:24 AM

Is it Happyness or Happiness?

Happyness. You'll understand it in the movie.

This post has been edited by Makakeke: Feb 7 2007, 12:24 AM

it is released at US but malaysia would be around March~ by watching the trailer n it could tell it is a good movie.. touching

It was only an OK movie for me.
A mediocre story line with some touching moments especially the public toilet night, the machine finally work after replace the parts scene and when they being chased out. Will smith play well with his doubtful face on the train while his kid sleeping and the when he got promoted. The cube twisting and the machine lost and found was quite an cliche to me.

Anyway it doesn't take only an super great movies for me to enjoy it. I still like it overall

Nice movie .......maybe it can help you to become a sucessful billionare in your future.....kakakaka

I have watched it.. It's something like Beautiful Life but this is a true story. I cried in the end when something that hold me so long in the beginning was found in the end.. the meaning of True HappYness..

if u dont watch it, u will miss this Centurion Movie in the future.

This post has been edited by hackwire: Feb 7 2007, 03:31 PM

i thought US had a typo when HappYness

anyway ah......yeah when's ori DVD clear?

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Added on February 7, 2007, 6:56 pmi thought US had a typo when HappYness

anyway ah......yeah when's ori DVD clear?

This post has been edited by kobe8byrant: Feb 7 2007, 06:56 PM

Why is "happiness" spelled wrong in the title?

It was the misspelled name of the son's daycare. Will Smith's character refers to it several times during the movie, one of which was right before he and his son share their nicknames and the meanings of those nicknames. Also, the name is painted on the front window of the daycare and can be clearly seen at times.

Courtesy of imdb.com

Oh .. did u guys know that the real Chris Gardner actually appeared at the last scene of the movie when both willsmith and the son walking. This guy with nice suit passes by.

Yah, i realise tht. Luckily i went to wikipedia to see his real pic and bio 1st then only go to watch the mov. So i was quite surprise towards the end of the mov he make a V.I.P appearance.

Oh reli? Must watch it again.

Just some extra information abt the movie.

Are there any differences between the movie story and the real story?
Here's a few:

The Dean Witter internship wasn't unsalaried, but had a $1,000/mo. stipend.

The internship lasted 10 months, not 6.

Chris Jr. was 18 months old, not preschool aged, when his mother left him with his father.

They were not rejected from a women's shelter; Glide Memorial, where they stayed in the movie and in real life, was a single mothers' shelter at the time.

He did not have to work short hours; in fact he started early and stayed late.

He was a bone scanner salesman, but not self-invested; he quit the job before taking the internship.

Who is the "Rich" in his later firm Gardner Rich?
Gardner added it himself, in honor of succesful broker Marc Rich, who was not involved in Gardner's company.

courtesy of imdb.com

Do you guys mean that the real Chris Gardner is in this Scene??? Damn...i never know

i cried when he said "this part of my life is HAPPYNESS ""..oh..so happy for him..

just saw the trailer last nite via apple trailers...man...its really a inspiring tear-jerker...really looking forward to it...

just watched the movie i bought from amazon. did anyone at imdb ever mentioned that this movie is a rip-off from an old italian movie, Ladri Di Biciclette (1947)?? ive noticed a lot of similarities; father and son, mother working at laundry shop, the father's important stuff for his job, the restaurant scene, pawn shop scene.. id say this movie is more like a remake. fine shit though.

The Chris Gardner story exaggerated.
Works for me though. Some really nice scenes and motivational quotes from the movie. Love the basketball court, subway and the queuing up scenes.

i caught it last night, hoping to fell asleep becoz cinemaonline posted the wrong showtime. But i was wrong, its a really good movie. the last good drama like this was Cinderella Man.

u and me seem to be on same page...

watch beautiful mind then
same kinda stuff

Nice touching movie. Recommended to watch.

it is not about touching in my view. It is bout Brave to pursuit ur dream job. Yet is touching to see how Wills went thru the test.

Remember tos words Wills spoke out while playing basketball wif his son.
Tos are the tag lines is important to change's one's life forever or never.

Very well-directed movie. It shows us so many blocks & tough times to being a great man. Should be a school educational material.. I wonder how many ppl can be so tough like him in these century now.

I was hoping he won best male actor wif this movie. It shows a different acting from Wills. Absolutely great motivation movie for everyone.

well compare it with Half Nelson and Last King. it was good but by all means not great.

and one more thing la, Ali should have won

anyone watch it already?

it's The Pursuit of Happyness

yea it's a noce mvi, i got the dvd.....based on a true story

choyster, this thread already exists. I have merged your thread with the existing thread.

you merged it but kept the wrong title. It's 'The Pursuit of Happyness' la...

I like touching and thought-provoking movies.

Should I watch this movie?

this movie is suitable for those who like slow and steady movie ... not much action going on inside .. i give this movie a 4/5 for the storyline.. 2 hours worth watching movie. love it..

Strangely, only selected cinemas have this show.


This post has been edited by olman: Mar 5 2007, 04:07 AM

Touching yes.. Thought-provoking, no..

It's a feel good movie.

Will Smith really fit with all the running around. That stood out for me too.

Are you happy now?

this movie is really depressing that at one point i just wanted it to end. Good movie, i recommend only watching it if you did not just had a stressful day.

Arhh.. When will it come to Miri Star Cineplex? I feel like watching this

I would say its a very motivational movie

how can a movie in which u know the ending be depressing?
great performance from smith

the problem with academy is that they like intensity. they dont appreciate good acting IMO. which explains why Pete O Toole will never win

huhu..just saw this movie..i really like the storyline..i'd give it 5/5 .. money well spent for a movie..huhu..another great performance from smith imo..

Show is worht watching ^^ very inspirational. Especially since it's inspired by a true story.
Will smith is a great actor i think still liked his I-robot alot..

This post has been edited by silver_daredevil: Mar 10 2007, 01:14 AM

gud muvee i can say!!watch liao

the best movie i have every watched....
this is wad called a MOVIE...
yea....

It was good... 7/10.

i cried at the end, when he was offered the job. it was so emotional. one of the best movie i've ever seen

i suppose 'men of honor' sharing similarity of motivational genre. If anyone are looking for more movies like this.

but this one really capture the hearts of a working adult especially tos got a home to support.

Yup. Good performance by his son too. Father and son acting together

One of the best movie ever! Will Smith should share an Oscar with Forrest Whitaker on this one.

Usually I hate sad crying sobbing stories. This why I don't like to watch tv3, they used people tears and sadness as their marketing. whenever there's a sad show I will turn the channel or get away from the tv. I stumbled upon this movie coz I was bored and think eh wat the heck since people gave rave reviews about this movie. Man it was a good thing I watched it. I nearly cried . Man everything was near perfect the acting, screenplay, editing, mood, soundtrack even the noise on the film. Best movie adaptation! Fuyyoh highly recommended and this comes from a man who hates sad movies in general.

This post has been edited by NasiLemakMan: Oct 29 2007, 01:57 AM

Just watched this movie from HBO. This movie is a must watch for everyone!

Sad but very inspirational. For the part where they sleep in the "cave" or public toilet, I am near tears. And when I saw that the floor is only covered by tissue paper, and someone is knocking the door. I couldn't stop my tears. Almost want to scream "Go away! Why can't you guys just let them alone?!".

This movie makes me think that we should always try our best to help poor family and especially kids. They are ljust ike everyone of us deserve a life filled with happyness.

they want to pee, where else they should go