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Who among us has not sinned? In the movie Seven directed by David Fincher, author Andrew Kevin Walker uses the seven deadly sins; Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Envy, and Wrath, to tell a dark and intriguing story about a ruthless killer’s need to deliver a message to the world using the seven sins as his inspiration. This movie showcases these gruesome killings by following two detectives, Morgan Freeman as Somerset and Brad Pitt as Mills, as they investigate these brutal murders, all of which have a reoccurring theme. As the noted critic Ebert illustrates, “What could become a routine cop movie is elevated by the evocation of dread, mythology and symbolism.” Not only will the characters captivate the audience its soundtrack, ambiance, and overall message will keep the viewer engaged throughout this movie. Nearly every movie uses music to help form a narrative the director wishes to convey and Sevens soundtrack gets the viewer involved from the opening credits. The song “Closer” performed by Nine Inch Nails sets the tone for this movie with its raw and disturbing riffs p...

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