• Mostly, you're right... - afilado 22:57:02 08/05/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: There's a guy who should have stayed in TV. All he can do is mug. nt posted by tinear on August 04, 2009 at 16:57:08

  In addition to one or two mentioned below, I liked his portrayal of Muhammed Ali. His bravado paid off there. I remember "......Bagger Vance" was lightweight fun, maybe. It's been a long time.
  

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• Lately he's just going through the motions but have you seen him in 'Six Degrees of Separation' ? - Tony D. 16:53:10 08/05/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: There's a guy who should have stayed in TV. All he can do is mug. nt posted by tinear on August 04, 2009 at 16:57:08

  He owned that film, he looked like he belonged on the screen with Donald Sutherland and Stockard Channing.
  
  
  J.B.
  

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• small point - Dr Phibes 05:54:11 08/05/09 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: There's a guy who should have stayed in TV. All he can do is mug. nt posted by tinear on August 04, 2009 at 16:57:08

  Yep, he doesn't seem capable in serious roles.
  
  But don't you think he's terrific when doing his shtick?
  
  He's wonderful in "Men in Black" and carries semi-weak films like "Hancock".
  
  He strikes me as a comedienne who is incapable of branching out(Farrell, Sandler come to mind too).
  
  It sure doesn't stop him from taking on, more then he can handle.
  
  
  

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  • Honestly, he irritates me. There's something overly - tinear 20:55:51 08/05/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: small point posted by Dr Phibes on August 05, 2009 at 05:54:11

    cocky, egotistical about him I find very unattractive. He just always is so full of himself I don't see anything but WILL SMITH.
    

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  • I agree...he's great at light comedy - DWPC 11:52:51 08/05/09 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: small point posted by Dr Phibes on August 05, 2009 at 05:54:11

    and I like him because he's not a bottom-feeder like so many comedy actors now.
    

    
    

    We're chasing terrorists in the wrong place...they're on Wall St.
    

    
    
    

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    • yes, and about the only comedian who has shown he can be as good at drama... - dave c 14:12:48 08/05/09 (2)
      In Reply to: RE: I agree...he's great at light comedy posted by DWPC on August 05, 2009 at 11:52:51

      ... recently might be Jim Carey.
      
      
      
      

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      • RE: yes, and about the only comedian who has shown he can be as good at drama... - LordCloud 08:44:05 08/09/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: yes, and about the only comedian who has shown he can be as good at drama... posted by dave c on August 05, 2009 at 14:12:48

        Can't say I agree with this.
        
        Will Smith has been very good in some drama, particularly Ali and Where the Day Takes You. I haven't seen Seven Pounds, as the trailer didn't look intersting at all, but Will Smith can act when he wants to.
        The music matters more than the equipment!
        
        

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      • RE: yes, and about the only comedian who has shown he can be as good at drama... - Dr Phibes 06:35:34 08/06/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: yes, and about the only comedian who has shown he can be as good at drama... posted by dave c on August 05, 2009 at 14:12:48

        I agree.
        
        ... But if we go back a few years there is Jackie Gleason ... and probably quite a few I'm forgetting.
        

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