Grammar nuts: rest easy! Chris Gardner (played by Will Smith) is well aware of the correct spelling of happiness, which becomes apparent in the first few minutes of the film.

This film follows the life of Chris Gardner through a period where he’s struggling to get by after investing in a bogus business idea. His marriage is falling apart and while working his ass off, he’s doing his very best to be a positive and active figure in his five year old son Christopher’s life.

There’s nothing happy or reassuring about this film. It is very much the pursuit of happiness. There are parts you just don’t think you’ll be able to bear; it’s heart wrenching. You might want to wait until it comes out on DVD, if only to sob and wail in the privacy of your own home with plenty of Kleenex, but you must see this movie.

Hopefully this one won’t be ignored come Oscar time.