Life, Liberty and...

I've always been more fascinated by the reality of history and human circumstance than with the creative constructs of fiction. My favorite movies to watch have always been the Glory types as opposed to Star Wars. I prefer a biography or some type of cultural commentary, to the writings ofGrisham or Anne Rice. This fact is exactly why I discovered my new favorite movie this weekend. For me the hype didn't overshadow the performance. This movie was better than advertised and I feel like I learned something about myself after seeing it. If you ask me, this was the pinnacle performance for any rapper turned actor. The theme is universal. This story revealed more about the human mind and the human experience than Crash could have ever hoped for. I hope Ludacris will watch this movie and take notes because Will Smith put on a clinic. I'm not saying that Will is Denzel but he did his damn thing. I don't care what type of movie you like but The Pursuit of Happyness is a holiday must see. It's an inspirational story that speaks to the power of redemption through labor and success. The movie takes you to where humility borders shame but where self-confidence never merges with arrogance. I was also impressed with Jayden Smith. He's a natural and even surprised Will according an interview I saw last week. Hey Dakota there's a new kid on the block and his mom is hotter than yours! If there was a best father son on screen duo category for the golden globes they would win. This is not the best movie that I have seen by a long shot but it is by far one of my favorites.