In Pursuit Of Happyness

In Pursuit of happyness

Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie newton

If you are looking for a sure tear-jerker, this movie wont fail you! I was heart-broken, depressed, inspired and moved all at the same time by this movie. Smith's performance was so powerful that he could easily crumple your heart!

I am very much affected with almost every scenes! Maybe because of regret that I never had a father and maybe because I also had those days that I could actually share with these characters. 

Gardener spent all of his savings to invest in these bone scanners, not knowing that these equipment are of no value to most doctors. It was 1981 and America is at a state of economic crisis. Gardener has to face that as well as the breakdown of his family. His wife left him due to the mere reason that she cant stand the poverty that they are living. Gardener fought for the custody of their son. They were kicked out from their apartment, kicked out from the motel, his bank account squeezed by the gov. due to unpaid taxes, and Gardener bumped by a car while tracking down people who stole his scanners. He was then given a chance for an internship in a brokerage. He has to face months of no salary and has no assurance of getting the job at the same time. Together, Gardener and son faced how cruel life could be, homeless, penniless, has nothing to eat but ultimately happy for having each other. 

The movie is a quest for finding out what happiness is for ourselves. How they spelled happiness in the title means a lot of things. We know what makes us happy and we know what we all need to make us happy. But, happiness cannot be measured by all of those needs and wants fulfilled! Happiness comes in our lives and it is often there without us noticing it. It is there but we also need to strive to get it! Happiness is never artificial! It is a natural high! A rush of emotions! Happiness is being safe while being wrapped in love! 

It also holds the important message of believing and loving yourself. We know what we want to be and we should not let anyone build walls. I wish I do have a father who would also tell me those kind of stuff! 

Will Smith is exceptional in this film. He would certainly drive you to tears. But this doesn't mean that  he has the sure spot to take home the Oscar! We'll just have to wait and see!