The Pursuit of Happyness

Cornedbeef · 12-12-2006, 01:32 PM

http://www.hollywood.com/

Chris Gardner is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for the two of them.

Director Credit
Gabriele Muccino Director
Cast Credit
Will Smith Christopher Gardner
Thandie Newton Linda
Jaden Smith Christopher
Dan Castellaneta Alan Frakesh
Zuhair Haddad The Cab Driver
Brian Howe Jay Twistle

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**fluff** · 12-12-2006, 01:36 PM

The only reason this movie interests me is because it's based on a true story.

I don't know about Smith though. I don't really rate his acting and it seems to me that he's cast for his potential box office pull rather than for his acting skills.

Broadway · 12-14-2006, 06:24 PM

I think this movie looks wonderful. I love that Will's own son plays his son in the movie... think that will add a special intimacy between the characters.

Will also received a Golden Globe nomination today. This is one that I might slip out to see on my day off tomorrow.

**fluff** · 12-14-2006, 06:42 PM

I saw Will, his son and the guy this movie is about on Oprah today.
I have to say my interested has been piqued.

Please report back if you do go to the movie, Broadway.
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.

Lois Lane · 12-14-2006, 08:16 PM

I saw the story about the guy on 20/20 a few years ago and was fascinated.

Plus, I like Will Smith--he's just a very pleasant actor to watch and he's shown some serious acting chops before he started doing all the action films. The reviews I've read seem to say the movie's on the hokey side, but hokey works for me sometimes. I may drag the husband to a matinee this weekend. It'll be nice to get out and enjoy life again!

**Amanda** · 12-14-2006, 08:35 PM

Does the spelling of "happyness" drive anyone else crazy, or is that just me?

Lois Lane · 12-14-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Amanda

Does the spelling of "happyness" drive anyone else crazy, or is that just me?

Nope, it bothers me, too. I don't really get why they did that...anyone know?

Broadway · 12-14-2006, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanda

Does the spelling of "happyness" drive anyone else crazy, or is that just me?

The anal English major in me HATES spelling errors. Typos I can take; spelling errors I cannot.

Lois.. I've wondered why the deliberate spelling change, too, but I haven't taken the time to look.

eta: I went googling (sung to the tune of Krogers' theme song) and found the following:

Quote:

Spelling of the title
The main character takes his son to Mrs Chu's day-care centre in San Francisco's Chinatown. He points out to the proprietess that the word is misspelled on the mural the children have painted ("Fun, Joy, Happyness"). She replies that it doesn't matter whether "happiness" is spelled correctly, only that children have it

Cornedbeef · 12-14-2006, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanda

Does the spelling of "happyness" drive anyone else crazy, or is that just me?

I thought I made a typo writing out happyness so I changed it to the right spelling happiness only to find out they spelt it happyness all along.

canadian_angel · 12-15-2006, 01:15 AM

Oh gosh, I knew here I would find people who noticed and are bothered by "happyness". Every time I see an ad, all I think is 'that's not how you spell it'. No wonder so many young, young children aren't able to spell correctly. Incorrect spelling is everywhere. That being said, I think the movie looks very endearing and heartwarming. While I probably won't see it in the theatre, I'll most definitely be renting it.

12-12-2006, 01:32 PM	#1
Cornedbeef FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 1,652	The Pursuit of Happyness http://www.hollywood.com/ Chris Gardner is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for the two of them. Director Credit Gabriele Muccino Director Cast Credit Will Smith Christopher Gardner Thandie Newton Linda Jaden Smith Christopher Dan Castellaneta Alan Frakesh Zuhair Haddad The Cab Driver Brian Howe Jay Twistle Last edited by Cornedbeef; 12-12-2006 at 01:47 PM.

12-14-2006, 06:24 PM	#3
Broadway One in every crowd.. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 18,763	I think this movie looks wonderful. I love that Will's own son plays his son in the movie... think that will add a special intimacy between the characters. Will also received a Golden Globe nomination today. This is one that I might slip out to see on my day off tomorrow. __________________ Never let the things you want make you forget about the things you have.

12-14-2006, 08:35 PM	#6
Amanda Hypermediocrity Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,917	Does the spelling of "happyness" drive anyone else crazy, or is that just me? __________________ The beautiful tragicomic thing about the human race is 1) their basic trust in each other and 2) that they never ever in a million years expect you to pull a big shovel out of your pocket and club them in the face with it. Click me.

12-12-2006, 01:36 PM	#2
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,941	The only reason this movie interests me is because it's based on a true story. I don't know about Smith though. I don't really rate his acting and it seems to me that he's cast for his potential box office pull rather than for his acting skills.

12-14-2006, 06:42 PM	#4
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,941	I saw Will, his son and the guy this movie is about on Oprah today. I have to say my interested has been piqued. Please report back if you do go to the movie, Broadway. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.

12-14-2006, 08:16 PM	#5
Lois Lane On a cupcake mission! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Right behind you Posts: 5,063	I saw the story about the guy on 20/20 a few years ago and was fascinated. Plus, I like Will Smith--he's just a very pleasant actor to watch and he's shown some serious acting chops before he started doing all the action films. The reviews I've read seem to say the movie's on the hokey side, but hokey works for me sometimes. I may drag the husband to a matinee this weekend. It'll be nice to get out and enjoy life again!

12-15-2006, 01:15 AM	#10
canadian_angel Home to loving arms Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: the province with the really long name Age: 26 Posts: 5,211	Oh gosh, I knew here I would find people who noticed and are bothered by "happyness". Every time I see an ad, all I think is 'that's not how you spell it'. No wonder so many young, young children aren't able to spell correctly. Incorrect spelling is everywhere. That being said, I think the movie looks very endearing and heartwarming. While I probably won't see it in the theatre, I'll most definitely be renting it.