Gluttony, greed, sloth, envy, wrath, pride, and lust these are the seven deadly sins that are being punished with unimaginable cruelty and calculation by an enigmatic killer in David Fincher's bleak thriller SEVEN. Set in a perpetually gloomy unnamed city, the film follows Somerset (Morgan Freeman), a retiring police detective, as he experiences his final week on the job, reluctantly working with assertive newcomer Mills (Brad Pitt). When an obese man is found brutally murdered in his home, the seasoned Somerset realises this is no ordinary killing someone tortured him because of his appetite. Slayings that reflect the sins of greed and sloth soon follow, leading Somerset and Mills on a desperate search to find the mysterious John Doe, who is responsible for these methodical murders. As the case builds to a startling conclusion, both Somerset and Mills become more involved than they ever could have imagined. After a brief opening scene, SEVEN immediately cuts to a highly stylised title sequence. An intricate collage of books and photos, scissors and razors, and blood and skin eerily captures the dark, graphic tone of Fincher's intriguing mystery. The film cleverly avoids depicting most acts of violence on screen, focusing instead on the cryptic remains of the crimes, allowing viewers to investigate along with the detectives. An example of nearly flawless filmmaking, the movie features a meticulously crafted screenplay, brilliant photography and design, sure-handed direction, and excellent performances from the entire cast. All of these elements combine to amazing effect in the film's unforgettably stunning finale.
Product Identifiers
Producer
Arnold Kopelson, Phyllis Carlyle
EAN
5017239160042
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61592071
Product Key Features
Actor
John C. Mcginley, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow
Director
David Fincher
Release Year
2005
Genre
Thriller, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Format
UMD
Language
English
Director of Photography
Darius Khondji
Costume Designer
Michael Kaplan
Production Designer
Arthur Max
Reviews
Premiere - "...[Combines] furious action with an intelligent meditation..." - Recommended, Variety - SEVEN is dark, grim and terrific. An intensely claustrophobic, gut-wrenching thriller....[With] a fine script, striking craftsmanship and a masterful performance by Morgan Freeman..., Sight and Sound - ...The most complex and disturbing entry in the serial killer genre since MANHUNTER..., Entertainment Weekly - "...[An] alluring aura of doom...[and] an apocalyptic fable for the milllennium..." -- Rating: B, Rolling Stone - ...[A] nerve-jangling thriller....Envy and wrath are paired up for a twisted, gut-wrenching climax...
Certificate
18
Special Effects
Danny Cangemi
Features
Widescreen
Movie/TV Title
Seven
Composer
Howard Shore
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Wide Screen
Screenwriter
Andrew Kevin Walker
Format Description
UMD
Run Time
122 mins
Editor
Richard Francis-Bruce
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