Just Another Lazy Sunday

Silent save for the sound of a distant siren, Detective Lt. William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) prepares for the first day of his last week in hell. Over the years he has seen it all. If he is very fortunate he will be able to forget some of it as he heads into retirement.

Refined and modest, there is little more in William's kitchen than a chess board and morning light.

Straightening his necktie, he glances down at his dresser. Neatly placed are a key ring, handkerchief, badge, switchblade, pen, glasses case and a piece of wallpaper. And although we do not see him pick up every item, it is difficult to miss that there are seven total.

After the dresser, he addresses a piece of lint on his blazer. Satisfied, he puts the jacket on, and goes back to work. Not only has there already been a homicide call this morning, but William is supposed to show the ropes to his replacement.

So much for having a quiet week.

I absolutely love the tone that this scene sets for the film. But based solely on its merits as a suit-up, it's hardly average.

The good news is that SE7EN is bookended by suit-up scenes, and the next one is premium.