the pursuit of happyness

Will Smith and his adorable son Jalen did a brilliant job in this 80s period piece set in San Francisco, chronicling one man's plunge into poverty and his miraculous escape. Thandie Smith was also excellent as the put upon wife and mother. almost unbearably sad, the movie had my companion weeping and served as a harsh reminder that, in most cases, there is no way out. an excellent Christmas movie.