Se7en

Perfection. “We see a deadly sin on every street corner and in every home, and we tolerate it because it’s common, trivial.” Choices, choices, choices. In this broken and corrupt world, how much free will do we really have when every available option seems to lead to tragedy? We can choose how we respond to the world around us, but we cannot always control the circumstances we’re thrown into or fix the society we’re living in. Don’t choose to fight for a guaranteed happy ending, but because giving up is entirely worse. Fincher explores this beautifully. Placing the characters in impossible situations where every choice leads to destruction.  Fincher beautifully paints a world that’s apathetic from the start. The gritty atmosphere, relentless rain, and oppressive environment extend even into the detectives homes, with rundown apartments and passing trains shaking the walls. It’s a world that feels broken long before we even understand why. Making it feel as though this isn’t an isolated issue, but woven into everyday life.  Incredible performances from both Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt. loved the stark differences between them, two opposing ideologies and responses to the same world. Somerset has grown exhausted and wants out, even regretting the life he never built or the family he never had. Mills, on the other hand, still has the passion and conviction to believe he can make a difference. Much more interesting and layered than your typical buddy cop dynamic. And what an incredible story to build around the seven deadly sins. What’s distributing isn’t simply that evil exists, but how common and tolerable it’s become. Ironic that John Doe preaches against this but displays envy and wrath himself. Crazy and immersive from beginning to end, crazy ending too. “The world is a fine place, and worth fighting for. I agree with the second part”