Smith, the star of such hits as “Independence Day” and “I Am Legend,” infamously slapped Chris Rock in the course of the Oscars telecast in 2022. That very same night time, Smith lastly gained the Oscar he had been chasing for many of his profession for his work in “King Richard.” Smith was banned from the Oscars for a full decade over the incident, and there was a pervasive feeling that his profession may by no means get better. Whereas I am not right here to touch upon whether or not Smith’s profession ought to or shouldn’t get better, the court docket of public opinion has weighed in and, resoundingly, they appear to have forgiven the actor for the slap. Both that or they simply do not care.
Regardless, Smith now reclaims his place atop Hollywood’s A-list. He has now helped make “Dangerous Boys” a $1 billion franchise alongside together with his co-star and accomplice in crime Martin Lawrence. Smith has had gigantic hits to his title relationship again practically 30 years to “Independence Day” in 1996. He has not often spent a lot time with out discovering himself atop the charts in a brand new movie within the years since, and his movies have grossed practically $10 billion worldwide collectively. These films vary from sci-fi movies akin to “Males in Black” to authentic rom-coms like “Hitch.” Smith helped launch franchises akin to “Suicide Squad” and he helped make Disney’s live-action “Aladdin” a $1 billion hit. Audiences nonetheless love him, that a lot is evident.
The large query now could be what Smith does subsequent. “Trip or Die” made loads of sense provided that “Dangerous Boys for Life” was such a giant hit in 2020. Will he return to a different as soon as widespread franchise, maybe pulling the set off on “I Am Legend 2?” Or is he going to try to get an authentic challenge off the bottom? Both method, it is clear audiences will present up for the correct movie with Smith in it. Extra importantly, it is most likely due to Smith, not regardless of him.
“Dangerous Boys: Trip or Die” is in theaters now.
