Se7en
Chris's take
A dark and disturbing masterpiece. This film ties together a variety of contrasting dynamics, with moral and philosophical themes, through its intelligent script and rich characters, making the film as cerebral as it is engrossing.
Director
David Fincher
Cast
Morgan Freeman
Somerset
Brad Pitt
Mills
Gwyneth Paltrow
Tracy
John Cassini
Officer Davis
Peter Crombie
Dr. O'Neill
Reg E. Cathey
Dr. Santiago
R. Lee Ermey
Police Captain
Daniel Zacapa
Detective Taylor at First Murder
Plot overview
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Somerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.