From famous rapper to star of one of television's most iconic shows to bonafide film superstar, Will Smith can really do no wrong. As he's about to pick up the mantle of the character Genie in "Aladdin" from the late, great Robin Williams, I take a look at my five personal favorite Will Smith films.
**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS**
#5
I Am Legend
The third film based off the classic novel by Richard Matheson, "I Am Legend" stars Will Smith as Robert Neville, the last human living in New York City after a virus turns millions of people into bloodthirsty mutants. Neville is immune to the virus and sets about finding a cure while avoiding the horde and surviving day-to-day, and Smith shines in a unique role for him as he's pretty much the only human on screen for most of the film.
#4
Bad Boys
Directed by Michael Bay, "Bad Boys" features everything you'd expect from a Bay-Smith pairing: humor, explosions, and wall-to-wall action. Smith co-stars with Martin Lawrence as two Miami narcotics detectives who are hired by Internal Affairs to find a possible traitor in their midst who stole heroin they confiscated. The pairing of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence was genius, as both men work extremely well off one another, and spawned a successful sequel (and soon-to-be highly anticipated third film).
#3
Men in Black
Will Smith manages to really shine when paired with pretty much anyone, and this is proven as he's cast alongside acting veteran Tommy Lee Jones in the "Men in Black" franchise, and the result is once again gold. The film follows the two men who work for the super secret Men in Black, a government-run organization that keeps Earth safe from aliens, and the film is packed with Smith's humor and action prowess, and of course he makes it look good.
#2
Independence Day
In this Roland Emmerich action blockbuster epic, Will Smith stars as Captain Steve Hiller, a pilot tasked with helping to save the Earth from a seemingly unstoppable alien invasion. Much like his other noteworthy roles, Smith brings his effortless charm and charisma to the role, aiding in making the film such a memorable one. Plus he was smart enough to stay clear of the sequel, which bombed big time.
#1
The Pursuit of Happyness
Not only can Will Smith deliver the comedy and action, but can dig deep and bring forth something truly dramatic and beautiful, and his best is showcased in "The Pursuit of Happyness," where he received an Academy Award nomination for his performance. Based off the memoir of Chris Gardner - who spent a year homeless with his young son - Smith carries the essence of Gardner in every scene, and delivers a solid, memorable performance. Adding to his performance is the fact that his real-life son Jaden Smith played his son in the movie as well.
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