So after i got upset about Romeo + Juliet being on a list of the best movies of the 90's I found another list and not only was that piece of crap not on the list, but one of my personal favorites was in the top 10. So here we go.

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Se7en is a great film for a lot of reasons but the main reason I liked it is because it is not terribly predictable and even though I am quite sure a lot of you know the ending, please do not spoil it for those out there that haven't had the pleasure of seeing this wonderful film yet.

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The story is about Detective Somerset (Morgan Freeman) is a soon-to-be retired police detective who gets partnered up with David Mills (Brad Pitt) who is a bit of a hothead, young, and inexperienced. They end up co-investigating a series of grizzly murders that are themed after the seven deadly sins. The person committing these crimes is extremely intelligent and covers his tracks perfectly, at times leading the police to false conclusions that actually exposes the location of his next victim.

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The killer always stays a few steps ahead of the police and Detective Somerset (Freeman) based on how close he is to retirement doesn't actually want the case but it is through his experience and attention to detail that helps lead the chase, so to speak. This combined with the aggressive nature of Mills (Pitt) keeps the pace of the film moving at a entertaining speed.

This is one of the best crime-thriller movies that the US has ever produced in my opinion and is a must see for anyone out there that appreciates the genre. This movie will haunt you for a long time after you see it, and in that regard it is quite similar to the Korean crime-thrillers that I think are the best in the world. If you haven't seen this movie yet you are doing yourself a disservice by not doing so. I would say you need to find access to this gem as soon as possible.