While Will Smith was at the center of the news after the 2022 Oscars, here are 3 feature films by the famous comedian that I recommend (rediscovering) on Netflix.
In Search of Happiness (2007)
Inspired by a terrific true story – Chris Gardner, a modest salesman who dreams of becoming a broker in a prestigious firm – The Pursuit of Happiness is arguably one of the most exciting and inspiring films to make up Will Smith’s career.
This ode to courage and diligence, a modern tale of the glory of perseverance, is also a small gem of authenticity as Willie shares this bill with his son: the very young Jayden Smith, barely 8 years old, in his first film. Role.
After this feature film that won Will Smith an Oscar nomination for Best Actor – he finally won a statuette for Williams Method this week – the actor reunited with director Gabriel Muchino. No less moving for Seven Lives (also available on Netflix). In this other drama, which (I recommend) to rediscover, the actor portrays the mysterious Ben Thomas, a man who is determined to do everything he can to save the seven people around him.
Alone Against All (2016)
Is it possible to find out the truth when the latter threatens to lose millions of dollars to one of the most powerful American institutions? The answer in the film Alone Against Everyone is inspired by another completely shocking real story and tells the story of a fierce battle. Neuropathologist Bennett Omalu vs. National Football League.
Mission from this doctor from Nigeria and played Will Smith : To warn public opinion about the significant risks of cerebral disease in professional players after repeated shocks during their careers. In the tradition of Dark Waters, Revelations, or even the recent Dopesick series, this thrilling investigation first and foremost tells of the courage of a whistleblower who, almost by himself, engaged in a titanic confrontation against the mightiest colossi of American sports.
I Am a Legend (2007)
If SF literary purists were offended by the freedom gained by Frances Lawrence’s film compared to Richard Matheson’s original work (already adapted in 1971 and starring Charlton Heston in The Survivor), there is not much left in the minds of many viewers to suggest I Am Legend Will Smith One of his most outstanding performances.
It is true that the vampires in the novel have been replaced here by the bloodthirsty “infected” and the conclusion of the feature film is no longer common with the end of the book, but with the main topics discussed by Matheson – it is loneliness and the preservation of humanity. In a world that lacks it – remain intact. They are especially evident through the eyes of Will Smith, who inhabits his role, and whose excellent performance remains a major asset of the feature film.
A sequel has recently been announced in which Will Smith will be joined by Michael B. Jordan.
Source: allocine
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