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I was thinking the other day, who is my favourite actor ever? A hard question, do I judge on the most technically gifted actor, one that acts in serious, or funny films, and has this person made their fair share of bad movies. Well I decided my favourite actor is Will Smith. He can act in action, comedy, and serious films like the Pursuit of Happyness and what’s more I believe him NEVER to have made a bad film.  

 Lets go from the start. After finding success young while making six hit series of the Fresh prince of Bel Air and topping music charts with his popular yet quirky records in the early nineties, Smith made the jump into film. His first big role which really catapulted him into the eyes of respectful film critics was “Six degrees of Separation”. While the plot at times was a bit complex, Smith’s acting won rave reviews as he played a serious part- something his critics had never, and doubted his ability to, seen him do. the film was nominated for an Oscar, not bad forhis first real foray into the film industry. Will Smith’s next big role was in Bad Boys. Quite possibly my favourite film ever! Gun fights, car chases, edge of your seat moments and a great deal of comedy with an entertaining plot as him and Martin Lawrence are forced to switch identities make this well worth watching. I remember this was on TV on my birthday this year, whoever planned that gets my thanks! Bad Boys II which was made in 2003 was more of the same, bigger luder, funnier, but also longer. By the end it did seem to drag a bit but its a great film all the same.

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 Having asked people, has Will Smith ever made a bad movie? one person replied Independence day. I laughed. Independence day is a great film, and while yes its far fetched well isn’t that what you go to cinemas for? I do. Another hit movie with Will Smith and aliens is the popular Men In Black. Its a really entertaining film and has a lot of laughs and a wicked theme tune which you’ll be singing for days after you hear it, same with Men In Black 2 which is essentially more of the same but not quite as good. Enemy of the State is another top movie with Smith in as he stars alongside Gene Hackman, who tries to ruin Smith’s life in every possible way. very entertaining filma nd I had the fortune to pick it up on dvd last year for a fiver. Sweet. Wild Wild West is a film people often quote at me when asked if Smith’s filmed a bad film but I loved it! Just don’t take it too seriously thats all.

One of Smith’s greatest challenges was the portrayal of Muhammed Ali in the biographical film of his life. pretty big shoes to fill. Yet Smith was able to pull it off and I can’t think of anyone who could have done it better. If there is please let me know. In recent years Smith has made the successful futuristic sci-fi pic I, Robot - again a box office hit, and has begun to test himself in new waters and try something a little different. After all he’s earned the right to. In 2005 he did what he never had before and filmed a romantic comedy Hitch about a date doctor who couldn’t woo the girl of his dreams yet he could set anybody up with anyone. Its a very funny film and one both me and my girlfriend enjoyed when we watched it together last year. he’s also voiced for animated movie Shark Tale and taken on his most challenging roles for years in The Pursuit of Happyness which is a pretty sad but uplifting film and sees Smith stick two fingers up to anyone that says he can only act in comedies. His son Jaden also stars in it, could this be the start of a long career for him?!

So there you have it, I believe Will Smith has never made a bad movie and is probably incapable of doing so. Feel free to try and prove me wrong. Dan