Se7en

❝We see a deadly sin on every street corner, in every home, and we tolerate it. We tolerate it because it's common, it's trivial. We tolerate it morning, noon, and night.❞ ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── I wish I could've watched Se7en on the big screen, because wow. I was completely transfixed from the beginning until the very end, so hats-off David Fincher. I absolutely love Dante's Divine Comedy, so it was interesting to see how it intertwined with the themes of sin and other religious scriptures referenced in the film. The murders and each sin they showed off were gory, of course, but fascinating, and the way Somerset approached the cases was weirdly calming. In contrast, I initially wasn't a big fan of Mills' blasé attitude, though both his approach to work and my opinion of him changed as the film progressed. I really enjoyed the almost 'good cop/bad cop' dynamic the two detectives took on, which I felt slowly formed into a father-son or respected elder plus young 'un relationship, especially considering Somerset's advice-giving scenes with Tracy. The ending was a bit predictable, but I loved the build-up and how it eventually played out. As far as camerawork and cinematography goes, there were no flaws at all. The colour grading and filter worked really well together in perpetuating the gritty atmosphere and themes of the film, and with the eerie soundtrack thrown in, it was all very goosebump-inducing. I also really liked the wardrobe in general, but especially when it came to Mills' outfits; very classic but worn in just the right way to simultaneously look rough and rugged. Morgan Freeman's voice is an actor in and of itself, but he did great as the beat-down cynical veteran taking a rookie under his wing, and I think he was perfect for the role, especially in that harrowing final scene. Brad Pitt, though, took me by surprise. I hate to admit it, but he can act, and his acting truly was absorbing, and his chemistry with Freeman was great. Kevin Spacey unfortunately was excellent as John Doe, not exactly stoic but certainly very composed while trying to excuse his actions (I guess he wasn't really acting then). I didn't really have a huge opinion about Gwyneth Paltrow, mainly because I didn't think I saw enough of Tracy to warrant one, though she did do a good job in her scene opposite Freeman at the diner. Watching Se7en alone was thrilling, and I loved it. It's not a film I think I'll rewatch often, but when I do it'll definitely be with other people so I can watch their reactions too.