What Was In The Box In Seven

From David Fincher, starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey, Andrew Kevin Walker
Rated R

Se7en is a 1995 psychological thriller directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. The movie stars Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kevin Spacey. The story follows two police officers, Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and Detective David Mills (Brad Pitt) who are tasked with investigating a series of murders inspired by the seven deadly sins. The murderer, John Doe (Kevin Spacey), is a calculating and clever criminal who has masterminded a series of gruesome murders in order to teach people a lesson about morality and justice. As the detectives get closer to uncovering John Doe’s identity, they also find themselves in more danger, with each step bringing them closer to an inescapable fate. The film's dark and intense atmosphere, combined with its compelling characters, story, and themes have made Se7en a classic in the crime/thriller genre, as well as an important influence in modern cinema.

From Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima, Yukiko Shimazaki
Rated Not Rated

Seven Samurai is a 1954 Japanese epic adventure film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The story follows a group of seven masterless samurai in 16th-century Japan who are hired to defend a small village from a band of marauding thieves. They face overwhelming odds and ultimately sacrifice their lives to ensure the village’s survival. The film stars Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, and Isao Kimura. Seven Samurai is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1989. It has influenced many filmmakers, including George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, who have both cited it as a major influence on their work.

From Ingmar Bergman, starring Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe
Rated Not Rated

The Seventh Seal is a 1957 Swedish drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. It tells the story of a knight (Max von Sydow) in the 14th century returning from the Crusades and meeting Death on the beach. He challenges Death to a chess game for his life, and during the game the knight encounters a series of characters representing different aspects of life. Through the conversations and struggles of these characters, Bergman explores the theme of life, death, and the meaning of existence. The film is often seen as a metaphor for man's search for spiritual guidance in a seemingly meaningless world.

From John Frankenheimer, starring Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, Ava Gardner
Rated Approved

Seven Days in May is a 1964 political suspense thriller directed by John Frankenheimer. The film follows the story of U.S. Air Force Brigadier General James Mattoon Scott (Burt Lancaster), who discovers that his superior, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General James M. Pritchard (Kirk Douglas), is planning a military coup d'état against the President of the United States (Fredric March). In order to prevent this, Scott recruits the help of three of his colleagues to uncover the conspiracy, which ultimately leads to a climactic confrontation with Pritchard. The film deals with themes of patriotism, loyalty, and democracy, as well as the threat of a military-controlled government.

From John Sturges, starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Eli Wallach
Rated Approved

The Magnificent Seven is a 1960 western film directed by John Sturges and starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn, and Horst Buchholz. It follows seven gunslingers who are hired by a small Mexican village to protect it from bandit attacks. The seven men form a bond, and fight against overwhelming odds to protect the villagers. The film incorporates elements of Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic Seven Samurai, as the seven men must use their skills to defend the village and its inhabitants from the ruthless bandit leader Calvera and his gang. The Magnificent Seven was a critical and commercial success and remains a beloved classic of the western genre.

From Directors: William Cottrell, David Hand, Wilfred Jackson, Larry Morey, Perce Pearce, Ben Sharpsteen, starring Adriana Caselotti, Harry Stockwell, Lucille La Verne, Roy Atwell
Rated Approved

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) is the first full-length animated feature film produced by Walt Disney. The film tells the story of Snow White, a princess who is forced to flee her kingdom after her stepmother, the evil Queen, orders her execution. Snow White hides in the home of seven dwarfs and befriends them, before eventually being tracked down by the Queen’s huntsman. The Queen orders Snow White to be brought back to her, but the dwarfs intervene to protect her. Snow White and the dwarfs eventually manage to outwit the Queen, and Snow White is returned to her rightful place as the rightful Queen of the kingdom. The film has become an iconic classic, renowned for its beautiful animation and its memorable characters and songs.

From Gabriele Muccino, starring Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy
Rated PG-13

Seven Pounds is an emotionally-charged drama directed by Gabriele Muccino, starring Will Smith as Ben, a IRS agent struggling to cope with a tragedy in his past. Haunted by guilt and grief, Ben embarks on a mission to make amends by helping seven strangers, leading him on a journey of redemption and ultimately, self-forgiveness. Along the way, he discovers joy, love and second chances, learning that compassion and kindness can be more powerful than any amount of money.

From Michael Haneke, starring Birgit Doll, Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer, Udo Samel
Rated Not Rated

The Seventh Continent is a 1989 Austrian drama film directed and co-written by Michael Haneke. The film follows the everyday lives of an Austrian family as they gradually withdraw from society, culminating in their suicide. It stars Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer, and Udo Samel. The film begins with a seemingly ordinary middle-class family, the Georges, comprised of father Georg, mother Anna, and their daughter Eva. As the film progresses, their lives become increasingly isolated from the rest of society, as they examine the materialism and conformity that is pervasive in the world around them. The family gradually becomes more and more isolated, as they withdraw into themselves, eventually culminating in their suicide. The film is notable for its use of long takes, with minimal camera movement and dialogue, in order to convey the sense of alienation and isolation that the family feels. The film also serves as a commentary on the state of modern life and the difficulty of living in an increasingly materialistic and conformist society.

From Stanley Donen, starring Jane Powell, Howard Keel, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn
Rated Approved

From Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, BD Wong, Mako
Rated PG-13

From Joe May, starring George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay, Vincent Price, Dick Foran
Rated Approved

From Matthew Dean Russell, starring Lucas Black, Robert Duvall, Melissa Leo, Deborah Ann Woll
Rated G

From Sergei Bodrov, starring Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges, Alicia Vikander
Rated PG-13