Every time I feel like giving up, I watch this movie and it reminds me that quitting is not an option.

Will Smith shines and proves that he isn't just a big budget action man in this heartfelt rendition of a real-life story. A door to door salesman without much luck lands an internship but his private life is absolute hell as he tackles with money issues. What is worse is he has his five-year-old boy to take care of, whilst he does all of it. Buoyed by both the Smith's performances as father-son The Pursuit Of Happyness is never melodramatic (or not to the extent it becomes noticeable) and real life lessons on ethics of hard work are finely put forth. Go watch it to get a lesson of sorts.

The Pursuit of Happyness is an alright movie which could have been a great movie if they had only managed to tone down the saccharine feel of the proceeding. The intentions aren't wrong, and Will Smith should be commended for his portrayal but at over two hours it is way too long and ineptly directed to be recommended. If you are a hardcore Will Smith fan you should have a look and maybe it will even appeal to you (the movie has sharply divided critics and audiences) but for what its worth The Pursuit of Happiness is a middling effort.

Will Smith's powerful performance as struggling working man Chris Gardener is a truly special achievement. "The Pursuit of Happyness" (spelled incorrectly on purpose) is a feel-good tear-jerker that both inspires and and hits the heart. Will Smith and his real life son Jaden have great chemistry and form a beautiful on-screen bond as homeless and poor people struggling to get buy in San Fransisco. With Smith narrating as his real-life character throughout the film smoothly transitions from one scene to the next, the story being played out freshly and organized. This is the kind of movie out walk out feeling great and inspired. It's a testament to working class and poor people, and a beautiful tribute to persistence and hope.