Se7en (1995)

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"Se7en" is a 1995 crime thriller directed by David Fincher, set in a crime-ridden, unnamed city. The film follows two detectives, William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and David Mills (Brad Pitt), as they investigate a series of gruesome murders inspired by the seven deadly sins. Somerset, nearing retirement, is paired with the idealistic Mills, who has recently moved to the city with his wife, Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow). The murders are symbolic, with each victim representing a sin: gluttony, greed, sloth, lust, pride, envy, and wrath. The investigation leads them to John Doe (Kevin Spacey), a psychopathic serial killer who believes he is doing God's work by exposing society's moral decay. The film culminates in a devastating conclusion when Doe reveals his final victims, leading to a tragic confrontation. The movie's dark atmosphere and themes of morality and sin are heightened by its cinematography and score, creating a haunting neo-noir experience. "Se7en" explores the psychological toll on its characters, offering a gripping narrative that critiques societal apathy and moral complacency.