Will Smith is one of those actors who for years has been associated with the Oscar. His recent crowning of “best actor” for his role as the father of sisters Venus and Serena Williams in The Williams Method closing a circle One that, given what has been seen, is wide, both for the interest of specialized critics and for followers. For years and until today, the feeling is that the actor was looking for roles that could bring him closer to the award.
This has led to a handful of poignant films, exploring different dramas, both personal and social. In several of them, the performance is positive and in others less so. But the emotional factor, often key in this type of rewards, was a constant. Therefore, again, and even though she didn’t really have any options, a follower could be heard applying for the award. Somehow, the Oscar and Will Smith’s name were linked from time to time.
king richard offers the particularity of centering a formidable story, with two historical figures of sport, through the eyes of the father and not through them. Along the way, the production serves to make a social critique of racism and the sports system that crushes hundreds of young people who, at one time, aspired to be a star in their discipline.
Beyond this manufacture we share other options for which in some way it has been associated with the price. Included are the two projects for which he was nominated “Best actor“, due to two movies based on real events.
Will Smith and other performances
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Will Smith has played a variety of roles within the industry, from characters set in a futuristic reality, to historical athletes, to personalities from the world of science and even a superhero. Begins the journey through some of the productions he starred in that earned him recognition (and Oscar associations)
Ali (2001)
Will Smith starred in this biopic on Mohamed Ali. Although the film fell short of the expectations attributed to it, it was one of those opportunities the actor generated to get one step closer to academy recognition. The athlete, who is even considered the best in history by some specialists, was a key figure in American culture for his boxing exploits and his political activism. For this work he was nominated for an Oscar for the first time.
In search of happiness (2006)
Acting like Chris Garner, a dad who does everything possible to change his luck, have a better one and take care of his son, Will Smith has once again been associated with the Oscar Award. It was an emotional interpretation, in which the character goes through different crises and before which he overcomes or transforms. The production was a success and over time it established itself as one of those recommended films when talking about the actor. Before king richard, It was the second Oscar nomination he received..
seven souls (2008)
Another film that somehow evokes In search of happiness. It’s not the same story, but they have the same goal: to move the public as much as possible, to make them cry, with both joy and happiness. In this film, Will Smith plays well thomas, who hatches a plan to help seven people by sacrificing himself. An examination of how human suffering and need have different faces.
The hidden truth (2015)
In this production he played the Doctor Bennet Omalu. This specialist was responsible for investigating for years the collateral effects that the practice of American football generated in the brains of players. Analysis by, aware of the various mental illnesses from which they suffer as a result of this sporting practice. The notes of this doctor, at first, were not taken into account. Through Will Smith, this whole story is told.
Within these four productions, there are different movies with which the actor gained fame and increased his reputation, although he did not find favor with critics. His recognition as “Best Actor” can also be understood as a reward for a long career, with risky projects, others questionable and those, especially those based on real events, in which the actor has responded well .
