Top 10 Will Smith Movies

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No one would have predicted in the 90s that a talented TV performer named Will Smith would become one of the highest-earning actors in Hollywood of all time. Despite never getting his hands on an Oscar or a Golden Globe, he is widely known as one of the most successful actors ever. He is the only performer to dispatch eleven consecutive movies that collected more than $150 million worldwide. He might have delivered a few critically acclaimed projects in his career, but he still gives tough competition to all the actors in terms of collections.

Here are the top 10 Will Smith movies! Enjoy!

Independence Day

Independence Day (1996)

This is probably the silliest movie to appear on this list. But it is also damn entertaining! It might have been a better film under the directional control of any other director, but Roland Emmerich did a pretty fine job with this one. Well, he is not known for giving artistic masterpieces. And he never even cared about critics in his entire life. It has received its fair share of criticism for several inaccuracies and over-the-top storyline. But it completely excels from the entertainment perspective. Largely because of the charm and charisma of its star, Will Smith.

Hitch

Hitch (2005)

Hitch is definitely one of the best rom-coms of the 2000s. Smith finds himself very comfortable in this smooth and breezy movie. Yes, he was the main highlight of this film. But it also gave enough screentime to Eva Mendes and Kevin James to shine in their respective roles. A date doctor who helps miserable men in achieving the love of their lives… It definitely sounds like a fun subject, right? It became another excellent addition to Smith’s filmography and ended up earning more than $350 million globally.

Enemy of the State

Enemy of the State (1998)

This movie marked the first and only collaboration between Will Smith and director Tony Scott. It offered him his most matured role at that time in comparison to his previous projects. And he handled it beautifully. It gave him the chance to shrug off the tag of a comic actor. The unexpected combo of Smith and Hackman turned out to be a mega success in the theatres. It was praised for properly tackling various notable issues like national security, private data, consequences of Snowden’s case, and many more.

Bad Boys For Life

Bad Boys for Life (2020)

First of all, let’s pay our “respects” to Micheal Bay for literally blowing the first two instalments of Bad Boys in flames and wild action sequences. They seemed like adult action comedies with no heart. But this one completely changed the game. Everyone strongly believed that this instalment would be another brainless entry in this franchise. But thanks to the directorial duo of Adil and Bilall! They saved this series from getting done and dusted for good. The pair of Smith and Lawrence deserves special credit for keeping their characters fresh even after all these years.

Where the Day Takes You

Where the Day Takes You (1992)

The movie that commenced the career of Will Smith in the Hollywood film industry… Where the Day Takes You! Despite getting a small supporting role, he did total justice to his character. He plays the role of a legless person who tries to survive with other runaways on the streets of LA. Dermot Mulroney and Sean Astin performed brilliantly too!

The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

This list would have appeared empty without this movie! It features one of the most outstanding performances of Will Smith’s career. He even got nominated at the Academy Awards for Best Actor. His emotional and heart-touching role won the hearts of its viewers. The magnetic duo of father and son, Jaden Smith, ensured that this movie would not be considered as an ordinary melodrama in the future. A perfect blend of comfort and inspiration!

Ali

Ali (2001)

No cinematic project can ever perfectly portray the life of the legendary boxer, Muhammed Ali, but this movie undoubtedly gives a heartfelt tribute to him. Is it a perfect Muhammed Ali movie? Nope! But it surely did not deserve to bomb at the box office. The alliance of Micheal Mann and Will Smith delivered a power-packed experience to the moviegoers. Smith gave a complete knockout performance as Ali. The supporting cast of Jon Voight, Jamie Foxx, Ron Silver, and others did a terrific job.

I Am Legend

I Am Legend (2007)

A true Will Smith fan will never forget his ‘Shrek’ scene from this apocalyptic thriller. He plays the role of an army virologist named Robert Neville. He loses his family due to the lethal side-effects of the modified measles virus. Instead of becoming a cure for cancer, it wipes out more than 90% of the human population. He survives because of being immune to it. He spends his life with a dog and constantly protects himself from the cannibalistic Darkseekers. It is considered one of the best apocalyptic movies of all time. Largely because of the astounding performance dispatched by its lead star.

Six Degrees of Separation

Six Degrees of Separation (1993)

Meet the son of the great Sidney Poitier! Or at least that’s what Paul said to all the people who he robbed or conned. Inspired by a real story, Will Smith plays the role of an expert con-man named Paul. Widely known as a comic actor at that time, Smith surprised everyone with his smooth and top-notch performance. He acted alongside veterans like Donald Sutherland and Stockard Channing. This project played a huge role in establishing him as one of the top leading actors in Hollywood.

Men in Black

Men in Black (1997)

Smart, funny, and a bit awkward! These words perfectly describe Barry Sonnenfeld’s MIB trilogy. Yes, its sequel was a complete misfire. And the one after that was a decent success. But none of them topped the original entry! It became an overnight sensation. The lead pair of Mr Jones and Mr Smith was widely praised for their solid on-screen chemistry. A tight script combined with the awesome musical score of Danny Elfman certainly aided this movie in becoming a blockbuster.