Se7en - 1995 - Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt.

A hugely powerful Hollywood thriller.

David Fincher gives us Se7en, a true Hollywood thriller centred around Det. William Somerset (Morgan Freeman), a homicide specialist only one week away from his retirement. However, his retirement must be put on hold for one last case as he teams up with up and coming detective David Mills (Brad Pitt); a fiery newcomer who is only in the big city after persuading his wife Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow) to make the move. Mills' first case and Somerset's last turns out to be the case of their lives, a case that would change the lives of both men. A devilish serial killer is on the loose, committing his vile acts in accordance with the seven deadly sins. Can the new police pairing catch the psychotic killer before he takes more lives?

Se7en is a vast improvement on David Fincher's Alien 3 as unlike the dull sci-fi Se7en is a chase movie that has real purpose and confidence. The film has a fast pace that continuously builds as the brutality grows, with the shock value peaking at the films climax. The secrecy surrounding the villain is a tool that creates great intrigue and suspense, an aspect that helps make the film the success that it is.

The main cast (including villain who cannot be named) is on top form. Morgan Freeman successfully portrays a man who has learnt much from his years as a homicide specialist, a man who knows the harsh cruelties of life. He gives off the vibe of someone weathered due to his job, yet someone who just can't let it go. Contrary to this, Brad Pitt's eagerness and naivety that he gives the David Mills creates a pairing that just compliment each other. The arrival of the villain changes the whole dynamic of the film, showing a darker and more urgent side to Somerset and Mills. Furthermore, the killers arrival adds a much needed boost at the perfect time.

A powerful and extremely suspenseful thriller that will not disappoint.

J.Henderson.

7/10.