agaslan
I believe any father of a little Girl OR Boy, that was mercilessly abused and killed by the animal portrayed in the film. Although probably incapable of such cold calculated violence, as portrayed in the film ( or the medical skills to keep him alive ) would, at The least, just for a fleeting moment, want to replicate the
" Good Doctor's " actions. I agree with others that have stated the lack of music, special effects and other " mood enhancements " leave the viewer, in particular fathers, to decide for themselves how the Dr, fathers, actions make them feel within themselves, rather than walk away able to say it was the directors choice of music or effects that made them feel the way they did, after watching the film. It's very confronting for those that find themselves cheering for the Dr that it was the circumstances that left them feeling that way rather than effects or music choosing the moral viewpoint they adapt at the end of the film. I for one felt that the Police officer who called in the fathers location towards the end betrayed any man finding that they are faced with the circumstances of the film. I want to believe that upon finding myself in those circumstances that I would act just like the Dr. Any doubts that I had about those feelings disappeared when I saw the pedophile murderer, crying and trying to bargain his way out of his fate. Some would say " 7 Days " was a Horror or Violent genre, again I must disagree and say I found it rather more a philosophical movie. Put yourself in the girls fathers shoes and walk a week with him. Then see how YOU feel at the end.
Kitty Kat
I was really looking forward to watching this as I love revenge films. I would love to say I enjoyed watching this from the start through to the end. Sadly I can't. I didn't know when I bought the film it was French, quite strange to not have any music at all. I could feel the pain of the parents loosing their baby, very very,very slow film. I was expecting a lot of violence as the front cover stated it was going to be bad, but no, I've seen more in other films. The footage of the girl when her dad finds her is gritty and shocking. When the parents blame each other its sad but honest as most people blame either themselves or each other. When the parents of the other children named comes forward and state what they think and feel there's a big difference.
dark_angel_sg5
First review I've made of a film but this was so incredibly boring I felt I had to say something...I spent the entire film WAITING for something to happen. Spoiler? It never does. Don't watch this expecting graphic violence; beyond a broken knee and one cut everything else is skipped out and implied. Prefer to watch for a story? None. How about character? Dull as paint!The main character, a doctor, is brilliantly clever but does...nothing. Really pointless with no clear message. Gave it a 2/10 generously due to the fact that the quality of the filming was actually decent. If you want to waste this much time for a cleverly artistic view of forests and a guy drinking beer, sleeping in his own vomit (or a candid shot of a naked guy being chained to the floor) your choice. Much better ways to waste your life away.
CinemaPat
"Does knowing your wife's murderer is behind bars make life any more bearable?""7 Days" is a powerful and brutal film about a happily married surgeon who as a result of the rape and murder of his daughter falls into a dark obsession with revenge. WARNING: this movie is VERY graphic and not for the easily offended or people with a weak stomach. "7 Days" deals with a very difficult subject matter and does not hold back. Claude Legault (Bruno) and Rémy Girard (Hervé) did an incredible job with the acting. Fanny Mallette (Sylvia) also did wonderfully, though I would have liked to have seen more of her throughout the movie. I found myself wondering why the director did not feature more of the mother's struggle. There is one scene in particular that showcases the raw talent Legault and Mallette have. It was a tour de force of brilliant acting.However, the movie is not without it's faults. One of the more interesting decisions made by the director was to not include a musical soundtrack. This worked I think in favor of the atmosphere but there could have been some fill in music at times. It seemed like the director was trying to fill holes in the story a bit too hard. There were a couple of things that didn't make much sense to do and the ending left a little to be desired."7 Days" may not be the cream of the crop of revenge flicks, but it does succeed where others fail. It is such a harrowing subject matter and is shot in such a realistic way that you are forced to have an emotional response, whether you like it or not. There are some powerful visuals that will stay with you for days, possibly months after.
AD
