Will Smith As Neo
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Platonic_Caveman — 4 years ago(July 04, 2021 08:13 PM)
I think Will Smith is one of those limited actors who plays the same character in every film. And that's not to say he doesn't do justice to those roles. If a film needs a hero with his narrow range, he does fine.
As for Keanu Reeves as Neo, Reeves is the same type of limited actor as Smith. But Smith has cockiness which would have conflicted with Neo's hubris.
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bigbadwolf666 — 4 years ago(July 05, 2021 06:41 PM)
It sounds like you havent seen much of both actors. I can vouche for both actors have good acting range but most people think this because they are known for big budget roles.
Will Smith was different in Seven Pounds, I robot, Enemy of the State.
For Keanu it's far easier, Point of No Return, Speed, Devil's Advocate, The Watcher, Sweet November, Somethings gotta give, My Own Private Idaho.
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bigbadwolf666 — 4 years ago(July 06, 2021 08:02 PM)
He was vastly different in the Watcher, and a little in Something's gotta give.
People might not agree but I found him very different in John Wick and he's done some weird martial arts recently that might not be his forte' but I havent seen them though.
On Will Smith I can understand but did you at least try Enemy of the State? I forgot to mention Concussion which is similar to Seven Pounds. I dont really like Seven Pounds but it was a different range for him and the movie is not bad. I think one of his greatest is Bad Boys the first one but you might say that falls under typical Will Smith but I still feel it stands a bit from his other ones. He has ID4( Independence Day) as well but he isnt such a big part of that one. I forgot about I am legend as well.
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Platonic_Caveman — 4 years ago(July 07, 2021 03:08 AM)
Well I definitely think the original Asimov story was butchered in the movie.
And I haven't seen all those films. But with your recommend I'll definitely give him another look. You make a great case.
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bigbadwolf666 — 4 years ago(July 07, 2021 06:28 PM)
I might not think so. I think the movie was well made. If anything it might've elevated his work. I think it's one of the better sci-fi films without a doubt.
Yea those are all good and you might see a different range. If I or you dont like them the films are great nonetheless and he is too. Even if you dont like him in it you can see the range and that he plays them well.
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TheAdlerian — 4 years ago(July 04, 2021 08:04 PM)
That's what's fun about him.
However, it's only fun if it's fun to you.
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Platonic_Caveman — 4 years ago(July 04, 2021 08:16 PM)
Fair enough. But it's still Fresh Prince all grown up.
I'm an Issac Asimov fan. I didn't think Smith was the nest choice for that role. Again, Fresh Prince and Asimov don't work together.
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TheAdlerian — 4 years ago(July 04, 2021 08:23 PM)
I never watched his show and the first time I saw him was in Men in Black and thought he was fun. Plus, he's from Philly and a big hero here so I like him.
I also wish the I Robot movie would have been more of a drama with the actual messages about AI that Asimov was noted for. But, movies really suck regarding source material.
The people from Blade Runner never even opened the book. They made a better story, but typically it doesn't work that way.
I give up on a lot of this stuff.