Will Smith stars in a contender for one of the worst films of 2008…

I need a name.

Someone in the system.

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Having a really hard time.

I mean it, too.

Will Smith has flirted with greatness on many occasions remember Michael MannsAli?

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and still turns in seemingly effortless crowd-pleasing turns as if theyre his second nature.

Hes some talent, and inSeven Pounds, he gives another good performance.

The supporting cast too ofSeven Poundsis fine.

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Dawson in particular is a solid co-star, in a more complex than usual role.

The ingredients for success here are very much in place.

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But the films a stinker, no two ways about it.

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But eventually, it settles down to focus more on his relationship with Dawsons character.

The problem is that the script labours this and does neither Smith nor Dawson any favours at all.

Its not a relationship you really buy, nor are particularly interested in watching.

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And then the film builds up to its ending.

Dont they have script readers to weed out things like that?

But its, ultimately, a wasted effort.

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A pretty terrible movie.

Surely someone in the room should have called bullshit?

There are a few minutes of deleted scenes, too, but nothing compelling to find.

The high definition presentation is very good throughout, to be fair.

The jellyfish in particular look marvellous.

But its all polishing, and unsuccessful polishing at that.

And that, sadly, makes the whole enterprise utterly avoidable.

The Film:

Rating:

1 out of 5