The Pursuit of Happyness’

Analysis Paper

‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ is the first film in which Will Smith appeared in an unusual role for him, in the
biographical role of single father Chris Gardner. Even though at some points he still allows himself to joke
in a manner peculiar only to him, this is a full-fledged biographical drama, without any plot steps to the
side. The movie, as you might guess, is about chasing the American Dream, only this time it's not just the
desire of the protagonist, but a forced necessity. After losing his job as a salesman for special medical
scanners (like X-ray machines), Chris lost his money, his home, and his wife. As a result, he had nothing
left, only his own son, for whose sake he would do anything.

In this case, everything is played out in a 'reassuring' manner, even if the film turned out to be too dark in
places for Will Smith. Chris, despite everything, does not give up and desperately pursues the goal of
getting a job in a large brokerage firm. Naturally, the necessary attributes of work in which are expensive
clothes and cars, a country mansion and, sort of, confidence in the future. The question may be
debatable, but who knows, it is possible in the USA to be a broker much more stable than a sales
manager. Therefore, here is another American dream, only in a more adult incarnation - the main
character does not want to allow his son to be in a similar situation in the future, and for this he strives to
become a financially independent person.

And for this, he is ready not to sleep for a day, repairing the last scanner in the hope of selling it for at
least a couple of tens of dollars, so that the next day there will be an opportunity to spend the night not on
the street. At such moments, it becomes uncomfortable, because not everyone can imagine themselves
in such a situation. And few will be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve their goal. That's about it
`The Pursuit of Happyness` performed by Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith. By the way, it is worth
noting that he is well disposed towards an acting career, all in his father. And the film itself turned out to
be a serious, in some ways even instructive drama, and it was not by chance that it was nominated for an
Oscar.

Unlike most of Smith's works, The Pursuit of Happyness is good to watch only in certain moods. Yes, the
moments with the stalking of the homeless man who stole the last scanner and Chris' conversation with
the head of the company's Board of Directors will bring a smile, and maybe make them laugh. But in
general, the film is unusually gloomy and bears little resemblance to another Hollywood drama. The
American dream seems to be in place, but here they show more of its opposite.

In my opinion - an excellent biographical drama, about the price of human happiness and the main
principle - `go ahead, never give up