Seven (Se7en) (1995)
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Cast
as Det. David Mills
as Det. William Somerset
as Tracy Mills
as Police Captain
as Martin Talbot
as California
as Mrs. Gould
as John Doe
as FBI Man
as Det. Taylor
as Officer Davis
as Dr. O'Neill
as Dr. Santiago
as Dr. Beardsley
as Wild Bill
as Cab Driver
as Mark Swarr
as Gluttony Victim
as Eli Gould (Sin of Greed)
as Victor (Sin of Sloth)
as Hooker (Sin of Lust)
as Beautiful Woman (Sin of Pride)
as Dead Man at 1st Crime Scene
as Workman at Door of Somerset's Office
as George the Night Guard at the Library
as First Guard at the Library
as Second Guard at the Library
as Library Janitor
as TV News Reporter
as TV News Reporter
as First Forensic Man in the Law Office
as TV Anchor Woman
as Opening Scene Corpse (uncredited)
as Fingerprint Forensic Man in Law Office
as Fingerprint Technician
as Cop on SWAT Team
as Cop on SWAT Team
as Coupon Man Outside Pizza Parlor
as Thin Vagrant by John Doe's Apartment
as Policeman Who Takes Statement From Vagrant
as Police Sketch Artist
as Detective Sara at John Doe's Apartment
as Man in Booth at Massage Parlor
as First Cop at Massage Parlor
as Second Cop at Massage Parlor
as Crazed Man in Massage Parlor
as Sweating Cop at Massage Parlor
as Paramedic at Massage Parlor
as Paramedic at Massage Parlor
as Duty Sergeant
as Woman Cop Behind Desk
as Helicopter Pilot
as Helicopter Pilot
as SWAT Helicopter Pilot
as Delivery Man
as Marksman in Helicopter
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Critic Reviews for Seven (Se7en)
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Unfortunately, most of the scenes in Seven are unlikely, which means that by the end of the movie the duo is battling not just an insane killer but an off-the-wall screenwriter.
There's none of the humor that takes the sting out of slasher movies, and certainly none of the psychology and depth that made The Silence of the Lambs such an intellectual thriller.
Were it not for the gravity and thoughtfulness of Morgan Freeman's performance as a retiring policeman, and the third-act appearance of its bizarre villain, Seven would be unendurable.
The reason to see Seven, which is decidedly not for the faint of stomach, is not for the punishment of sin, but the many virtues of Freeman's contribution.
The odd thing about Seven, however, is that except for its facile, familiar and ridiculously gimmicky plot, it's a pretty involving murder mystery.
The movie is riveting in a gut-twisting way, but I, myself, would not call it "entertaining."
Audience Reviews for Seven (Se7en)
David Fincher's sophisticated thriller is filled with daunting symbolism and an open-ended vision of grisly imagery. Se7en is a psychological fabrication of thematic scope and suspenseful sequences that pays off in the mid 90s and is still revered as one of Fincher's best and a cinematic tour de force. 4.5/5
Super Reviewer
Se7en is a worthwhile crime thriller thanks to solid performances, an intriguing mystery plot, and a memorable finale that will have you on the edge of your seat. The film has a sense of dread that is palpable and has enough moments to keep you engaged throughout, but it is really about the climax. The film clocks in at just over 2 hours and feels like it is a little slow in places, but it is worth sticking till the end. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman make a great pair playing opposite personalities and the killer is played memorably by a great actor that I won't give away for spoiler reasons. I can see why some people don't like this film. It is slow, gory, and unrelenting. Ultimately, Se7en ends up memorable for me despite its flaws.
Super Reviewer
A retiring detective and his young successor investigate a series of bizarre murders based on the seven deadly sins. The lukewarm reception for David Fincher's debut Alien 3 resulted in most writing him off as another style over substance hack from the MTV generation, but boy did he learn from his mistakes. No-one was expecting his follow up to be much of interest; let alone a virtual modern masterpiece. Fincher had clearly been studying the stylistic hallmarks of Ridley Scott, and the dark, brooding atmosphere crossed with artistic visuals are very much in his tradition. Although the formula of world-weary educated gentleman cop teamed up with a young hot head is hardly an original one, excellent performances and intelligent writing steer the material clear of cliche, and the imagery of the grotesque never descends into unnecessary gore or sensationalism. Complimented by a suitably claustrophobic soundtrack and a brilliantly unpredictable plot twist, I struggle to see how this film could have been any better. In the absurdly overcrowded marketplace of the serial killer movie, this stands head and shoulders above the rest as the very, very best of the genre. And yes, that includes the over-rated Silence Of The Lambs.
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Seven (Se7en) Quotes
| David Mills: | You're no messiah. You're a movie of the week. You're a fucking t-shirt, at best. |
| William Somerset: | Anyone who spends a significant amount of time with me finds me disagreeable. Just ask your husband. |
| David Mills: | Very true. Very, very true. |
| William Somerset: | I am hugely overrated. |
| William Somerset: | 'The world is a fine place and worth fighting for.' I agree with the second part. |
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