Netflix's (Surprisingly) Most-Rented Films of All Time
Americans' taste in movies is--how to put this delicately?--not so demanding. But the list that Netflix publishes of its all-time most-rented movies is a delight, and a surprise. Of the top six films, three won the Oscar for Best Picture, and a fourth was nominated. See the full list here.
Will Smith plays a down-on-his-luck single father to real-life son Jaden Smith in the film based on the true-life story of Chris Gardner. Smith's character faces adversity as he tries to make a better life for his son by taking an unpaid internship.
Reviews from Netflix users:
"I really liked the message of this movie. But it stressed me out watching it. I was glad to finally get to the happy ending. I knew it was coming, but it was agony to watch the struggles of Will Smiths character. A tearjerker for sure, but wait to watch when you are in the mood for something a bit heavy." —LD in AZ
"Mainstream America loves The Pursuit of Happyness. The rest of us, who enjoy intelligent and serious film making, will cringe throughout this entire movie." —Max Buzz
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