SE7EN MOVIE REVIEW
SE7EN
There are films that entertain—and then there are films that haunt you long after the credits roll. David Fincher’s Se7en is one of those unforgettable experiences. It’s a dark, thought-provoking thriller that forces us to confront the worst aspects of human nature—and our own response to evil.
In this blog, I’ll take you through the plot, themes, characters, and why Se7en remains one of the most powerful psychological thrillers ever made.
The Story: A Killer with a Message
Set in a nameless, rain-drenched city plagued by crime and decay, Se7en follows two detectives:
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Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) – a wise, weary man counting down his final days before retirement.
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Detective David Mills (Brad Pitt) – a passionate, hot-headed young detective new to the city.
Together, they are assigned to a chilling case: a series of murders modeled after the seven deadly sins—gluttony, greed, sloth, lust, pride, envy, and wrath.
Each crime scene is more disturbing than the last, and it becomes clear they are dealing with a killer who is not only extremely intelligent but also driven by a twisted moral philosophy. The murderer, who goes by the name John Doe (Kevin Spacey), believes his acts are a form of judgment on a corrupt and apathetic society.
The Twist That Changed Movie Endings
After a string of increasingly horrifying murders, the story takes a shocking turn: John Doe voluntarily surrenders to the police.
But the real horror is yet to come.
Doe agrees to reveal the location of the final two victims—but only if Somerset and Mills accompany him. In the barren desert, a package is delivered. Inside is the severed head of Mills’ wife, Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow)—whom Doe murdered out of envy.
Mills, consumed by wrath, executes John Doe on the spot, completing the killer’s twisted plan. All seven sins have now been fulfilled.
Themes: A Mirror to Human Nature
What makes Se7en so unforgettable is not just its clever premise but its philosophical weight. It asks difficult questions:
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What is justice in a broken world?
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Can evil ever be truly understood—or defeated?
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Is there hope, or is the world beyond saving?
John Doe doesn’t see himself as a villain. He sees himself as a messenger, forcing the world to look at its own sins. His methods are evil, but his motive challenges us to reflect on the state of society.
Somerset and Mills represent two opposite worldviews:
Somerset believes in caution and reason, yet he’s disillusioned.
Mills believes in action and idealism, but he’s emotionally vulnerable.
In the end, Doe destroys both.
Characters That Stay With You
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Morgan Freeman’s Somerset is the soul of the film—calm, intellectual, and quietly heartbroken by the world.
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Brad Pitt’s Mills is all fire and emotion—a good man unprepared for the cruelty he’s about to face.
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Kevin Spacey’s John Doe is chilling—soft-spoken, composed, and terrifying in his calm righteousness.
Final Thoughts: Why Se7en Still Matters
Se7en isn’t just a crime thriller. It’s a dark exploration of good, evil, and the fragile balance in between. It forces viewers to sit with discomfort—and doesn’t offer easy answers.
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