Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s frustrated fathers, dating gurus or tennis players, Smith portrayed several characters. However, in 2022 Smith’s career was destroyed when he slapped an actor at the Academy Awards. Regardless of the controversy, here are my picks for the best movies of an actor that deserves to be commemorated.
1. The Pursuit of Happiness
Fathers are inspirational figures that ensure children’s success rather than failures. As far back as I can remember, I’ve always shared a strong bond with my father. An inspiring role model, he has motivated me to achieve dreams that I am pursuing. Without his wisdom, I may not have achieved dreams I am passionate about. I have always appreciated sacrifices that he has made in order to ensure my pursuit of happiness. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured roles fathers play ensuring kids’ pursuit of happiness as powerfully as “The Pursuit of Happiness”. Released in 2006, Will Smith’s movie did an extraordinary job of celebrating fathers that shape children’s identities. In the greatest role of his career, Will Smith embodies an unemployed father that struggles raising a son that’s a heavy burden to bear. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, emotional and vulnerable in his most memorable role. Smith excels conveying strong emotions through his expressions, and “The Pursuit of Happiness” showcased his strengths. For instance, the final scene in which Chris sheds tears of happiness after being told he’s been hired for a commemorated job is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Pursuit of Happiness” Will Smith’s greatest movie is its message. The film delivers a profound message about sacrifices fathers make for children’s happiness which would resonate with everyone. As someone sharing a long-lasting bond with my father, I identified with the film’s message. A powerful portrait of the positive impact fathers have ensuring kids’ pursuit of happiness, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor whose commemorated movies deserve to be celebrated in the entertainment business.
2. King Richard
Tennis is a great game that shaped my friend’s identity. At an early age, I fell in love with a girl that was fond of playing tennis. Fond of holding a tennis racket, she treasured a game she grew up to respect. As passionate as Serena Williams, she loved a game that required stamina. Pursuing sports championship, she didn’t have any time for romantic relationships. As someone treasuring memories of a girl that loved playing tennis, I adored “King Richard”. Released in 2022, Will Smith’s Oscar-winning movie did an excellent job of celebrating a real-life tennis champion Serena Williams. In the role for which he won his first Oscar, Will Smith embodies an inspiring father guiding daughters to achieve victories. Smith has always had an aptitude for playing characters in positions of authority, and “King Richard” showcased the actor’s strengths. For instance, the scene in which Richard gives his daughter a lecture about black communities in tennis is a highlight of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “King Richard” one of Will Smith’s greatest movies is its message. It delivers an extraordinary message about determination affecting everyone. 30 years after Serena Williams became a commemorated tennis player under inspirational guidance of her father, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor whose iconic movies audiences treasure.
3. Hitch
Dating is a challenging activity I’ve never been skilled at doing. At an early age, I developed a long-lasting friendship with a kid in school that loved giving dating advice with a message. A dating guru, he would often give me advice about how to woo girls with a positive point-of-view. He would encourage me to overcome doubt to ask out a girl that I was passionate about. As someone treasuring fond memories of a friend that loved to pitch dating advice, I adored “Hitch”. Released in 2005, Will Smith’s captivating romantic comedy captured charismatic dating doctors. In the most romantic role of his career, Will Smith embodies a dating guru that gives valuable advice to men pursuing relationships that are tragic. Smith has always had a sharp sense of humour, and “Hitch” showcased his comedic strengths as an actor. For instance, the scene in which Alex gives Albert dancing lessons demonstrated the actor’s strength. Ultimately, what makes “Hitch” a magnificent movie is its message. It delivers a heartwarming message about the consequences of seeking help from dating gurus which would resonate with everyone. A hilarious depiction of dating gurus giving advice that helps men get out of a hitch that’s dangerous, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an adventurous actor whose commemorated films audiences consider to be precious.
4. Ali
Muhammad Ali is a brilliant boxer that my brother has always loved dearly. At an early age, I formed a strong bond with a brother that loved watching a boxer conquer matches with courage. I vividly remember bonding with a brother that was a huge fan of the boxer. He spoke fondly about an athlete that had a positive impact on his identity. As someone treasuring joyous memories of a brother that loved Muhammad Ali, I adored “Ali”. Released in 2001, Will Smith’s biopic did an excellent job of celebrating a boxer that built a lasting legacy. In the most physically demanding role of his career, Will Smith embodies a heavyweight champion achieving victories in the ring. With “Ali”, Smith showcased commitment to playing a real-life figure that he hadn’t demonstrated in his career. Not only did he gain muscular physique of a boxer, but he commemorated Ali’s larger-than-life personality. For instance, the scene in which Ali conquers the boxing match is a highlight of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Ali” one of Will Smith’s greatest movies. It delivers a heartwarming message about dreams which would resonate with everyone. An awe-inspiring tribute towards a boxer accomplishing victories in the ring, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a commemorated actor whose movies are definitely without a doubt worth celebrating.
5. Men in Black
When it comes to the greatest movies ever made about men saving the world from aliens that are black, it’s worth discussing “Men in Black”. Will Smith’s iconic film which became a sensation in Hollywood during the 1990’s shaped my childhood. I vividly remember forming a strong bond with a cousin that was a huge fan of the science-fiction blockbuster. Arguably, the main reason why we enjoyed the movie so much was because of Will Smith. In the most iconic role of his career, Smith embodies a courageous agent seeking to save the world from aliens that evoke fear. Smith has always been an actor with a strong presence, and his talents are clearly evident in “Men in Black”. For instance, the scene in which Agent J shoots down menacing aliens posing catastrophes showcases the actor’s strong presence. Ultimately, what makes “Men in Black” stand out in Will Smith’s career is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about friendships resonating with everyone. 30 years following the release of an iconic film about heroic men wearing black suits saving the world from aliens that are catastrophic, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a commemorated actor whose unforgetttable movies have always entertained the general public.
6. Independence Day
Over the past decade, the disaster movie genre has declined in quality. Like Titanic ships sinking in the sea, disaster movies are no longer the successful films they used to be. With their loud action, poor storytelling and lack of emotion, I find disaster movies to be a chore to sit through. That being said, I was blown away by “Independence Day”. Released in 1996, Will Smith’s movie did an excellent job of reviving a dying genre. In the most heroic role of his career, Smith embodies an army officer devoted to saving the world from a doomsday disaster causing despair. Smith brought charisma to the film that’s missing from most disaster movies today. A dazzling depiction of veterans seeking to save the world from a doomsday disaster with a price to pay, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor whose movies deserve to be celebrated today.
7. I, Robot
Will Smith is one of those actors that has always excelled at playing characters with a short temper. Ever since his career began several years ago, Smith has always excelled at playing a stereotypical angry hero. Smith’s strength for playing angry characters that lose their temper on a daily basis at lot is clearly evident in his film “I, Robot”. Released in 2004, Will Smith’s movie capture a short-tempered detective seeking to investigate dangerous robots. In the most angry role of his career, Smith embodies a short-tempered detective seeking to catch robots causing catastrophe. Smith brings a sense of wisdom to the movie missing from his previous films. An incredible portrait of detectives seeking to investigate robots that deriorate, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a commemorated actor whose timeless movies audiences appreciate.
8. I Am Legend
It’s challenging to make engaging movies about survival. Making movies about individuals surviving catastrophes pose challenges for actors that are demanding. Actors require commitment to create engaging entertainment. However, Will Smith pulled it off successfully when he made his film “I Am Legend”. Released in 2007, the doomsday blockbuster found the actor playing the last man on Earth struggling to cope with a tragic disaster. In the most emotionally demanding role of his career, Smith embodies a heroic man struggling to survive doomsday causing despair. As the only actor on screen, Smith commands the film with authority. A spectacular portrayal of survival in a doomsday that’s painful, it’s a powerful reminder of a remarkable actor whose unforgettable movies audiences consider to be special.
9. Seven Pounds
Forgiveness isn’t an easy decision to make. Recently, I found it hard to forgive an aggressive cyberbully that harassed me online. He would insult me by criticizing my writing in ways that were demeaning. As someone haunted by heartbreaking memories of forgiveness, I loved “Seven Pounds”. Released in 2008, Will Smith’s movie captured the life of a man seeking to change lives of seven people through acts of forgiveness. In the most spiritual role of his career, Smith embodies a man seeking redemption through performing small acts of forgiveness. It’s an intriguing role that gave Smith a chance to showcase a vulnerable side to himself that audiences hadn’t seen before. A spectacular depiction of spiritual men seeking redemption, it’s a rousing reminder of a movie-star whose memorable movies deserve celebration.
10. Suicide Squad
Sometimes, the sign of a great actor comes across when they are the bright spot in a bad movie. Will Smith is one of those rare actors that has always had abilities to elevate mediocre movies which aren’t great. Smith’s abilities to shine in movies that are flawed is evident in “Suicide Squad”. Released in 2016, David Ayer’s blockbuster was a disaster. However, Will Smith’s strong performance stood out as being a bright highlight of the disastrous blockbuster. As Deadshot, Smith did an excellent job of portraying an iconic villain on the big-screen. As strong as the suicide squad’s desire to collaborate, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that hasn’t lost his abilities to captivate audiences whose unforgettable movies I will forever appreciate years after controversial behaviour at award ceremonies caused his career to deteriorate.
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