AOL / BLACK VOICES SHOW FP LOVE

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AOL's 'Black Voices" have a mini-feature on FP's movie career. They briefly mention a handful of his movies while displaying a still from it beside the comment. Below is the captions next 2 the pix. Nothing really special here...just thought i'd share.

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Ali (2001)

Smith's Oscar-nominated turn as arguably the most recognizable man on the planet, was notable, not for the pro forma braggadocio, but for the quiet, introspective moments. Smith communicated all too well the doubts, if not the fears, that even "The Greatest" was subject to.

Bad Boys (1995)

A '90s buddy movie with a twist: both cops are black. Smith and Martin Lawrence play childhood friends now partners on the Miami police force, who battle international drug smugglers. While his character, Det. Mike Lowery, is supposedly a ladies' man, Smith never gets to an actual lip lock with the female lead, played by Tea Leoni.

The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

As a mysterious and mystical caddy Smith's Bagger Vance helps Matt Damon's character get his game and his grove back. Maybe this was an attempt to cash in on the then burgeoning Tiger Woods phenomenon. But we still don't get it.

Enemy of the State (1998)

In this metaphor about state control and the dangers of technology re surveillance, Smith teams with Gene Hackman to combat a rogue government agency run amuck.

Hitch (2005)

This was Smith's first real shot at a romantic comedy. Only thing was, his romance took a backseat to that of Kevin James' ('The King of Queens'). Nevertheless, Smith's natural charm, likability and gift for physical comedy, made the film worth watching.

Independence Day (1996)

The Fresh Prince saves the universe! Well maybe not that television scoundrel, but Smith as Captain Steven Hiller does. First in a series of summer blockbusters that would cement Smith's rep as box-office platinum.

Men In Black (1997)

Big Willie again saves the universe! This time he has Tommy Lee Jones to mentor him. Funny and irreverent, MIB was the perfect follow-up vehicle to showcase even more of Smith's talents.

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

Smith in a dramatic piece, tinged with humor, finds him playing an aspirational character based on the real life experiences of Chris Gardner. The core of the film is Smith/Gardiner's relationship with his son (played here by Smith's own son, Jaden), who has a front row seat to his fathers attempts to make a better life for the duo.

Shark Tale (2004)

Voicing animated characters is all the rage, and this was Smith foray. He lends his voice to Oscar, a big-talking fish, who becomes friendly with a vegetarian Shark (Lenny, voiced by Jack Black) and takes credit for killing said shark in an elaborate scheme.

Six Degrees of Separation (1993)

The film, based on a play of the same name by John Guare, finds Smith playing a young con man pretending to be the Harvard-schooled son of Sidney Poitier. A mild success, the film is best remember for the same sex kiss that Smith wanted no part of.

Wild Wild West (1999)

Big-budget, big-screen, high star-wattage film based on the television series of the same name. Sad to say, Smith didn't let anyone forget about Robert Conrad, who originated the role on TV, as Captain James West.