Starring Will Smith, Thandie Newton, and Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (the son of Will Smith). Directed by Italian Gabriele Muccino,
Despite Chris' valiant attempts to help keep the family afloat, the mother (Thandie Newton) of his five-year-old son Christopher (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith) is buckling under the constant strain of financial pressure. No longer able to cope, she reluctantly decides to leave.
Chris, now a single father, continues to doggedly pursue a better-paying job using every sales skill he knows. He lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, and although there is no salary, he accepts, hopeful he will end the program with a job and a promising future. Without a financial cushion, Chris and his son are soon evicted from their apartment. Chris finds the Food Program at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood and is befriended by the Reverend Cecil Williams who is impressed by the love that Chris shows for his son.
Despite his troubles, Chris continues to honor his commitment as a loving and caring father, using the affection and trust his son has placed in him as an impetus to overcome the obstacles he faces.
I enjoyed this movie, even thought I was standing up the whole time I was watching it. Will Smiths performance was believable enough for me to feel what his character was going thru. This is based on a true story written by the real Chris Gardner.
If you’re into movies based on a true story, you should give this one a try. It will even make you wanna clap.
Wagner