“An action movie that falls apart every minute”: Will Smith is not proud

When Will Smith takes a critical look at his own filmography… on the microphone of GQThe American star estimated that his two best films are ex aequoThe first part of the Men in Black saga and the pursuit of happiness, a huge blockbuster, a huge success at the global box office and an intimate drama that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. “For different reasons, these two films are almost perfect in my eyes”The actor thinks.

More fun, Will Smith also reveals which of his movies he thinks is the worst. the verdict Comedy Wild Wild West, released in theaters in 1999, in which he starred with Kevin Kline. “This movie is just a thorn”laughs the actor. “When people see me in leather leggings… I don’t like it.”

The Western, a failure at the US box office, grossing only $113 million domestically (and $222 million worldwide), was recently panned by critics. Notably, he has been nominated eight times for the Razzie Awards, the famous “Worst of the Year” ceremony. However, it should be noted that Wild Wild West achieved great musical success for Will Smith with his interpretation of the song of the same name.

“I wanted to win and become the biggest movie star…”

The actor often returned to this film. In June 2016, in the framework of professional meetings organized in Cannes, he expressed his regret for participating in this film, which he considered his shooting. “for the wrong reasons”At the time when he said “His choice was primarily dictated by his popularity and box office success”. And money by the way. Let us remind you that the star was still paid 20 million dollars for the role…

“I wanted to win and be the biggest movie star, and what happened in that era, the Wild Wild West era, was basically a distraction. I found myself promoting things because I wanted to win, rather than promoting what I believed in.” explained the actor.

add: “The days of smoke screens and other marketing gimmicks are over. People now know very quickly and on a large scale whether a product is delivering on what it promises. I have to stay with the fans’ expectations and not cheat them. Wild Wild West to see.” The practical result is that Will Smith chose his next film more carefully because it was Michael Mann’s Ali.