In a few days, and after his embarrassing moment in the last installment of the Oscar, Will Smith will be back on our screens with Emancipation. His new movie promises to become one of the most shocking stories of the season. And after the controversy, the actor knows that he has a difficult mission: to conquer the audience and critics again. Even though I work for him in Emancipation be impressive, Will Smith knows rejection will be there from the get-go.
In interview for Good Day D.C., Smith was asked about people who are not ready to see him on screen. There are not a few who have made known his position on the soon return of Smith to the cinema. Fortunately, the also protagonist of King Richard: A Winning Family He is aware of the image crisis he is facing.
“I completely understand if someone is not ready. I would absolutely respect that and allow them to give themselves their space if they are not ready. My biggest concern is my team. Antoine (Fuqua, the director) has done what I consider the greatest work of his entire career.”
The latter refers to the participation that could have Emancipation at the next Oscars and awards season in general. Although the film will go directly to Apple TV Plusmany critics claim that, in a “normal” year, Smith’s work would easily be in the conversation for the Oscar for Best Actor. However, the controversy has dramatically reduced his chances. Not even a good performance could save him.
On the other hand, although the film has generated some conversation for other categories, it is also believed that the award voters will not recognize it because of the bad attitude of its protagonist. Basically, the entire crew of the film would pay the consequences of a slap.
“The people on this team have done the best job of their entire careers, and my biggest hope is that my actions don’t penalize them. At this point, that’s what I’m working on. I hope that the material – the power of the film, its timeless story – and the good that can be done, opens people’s hearts, at the very least, to see, recognize and support the incredible artists in and around this film. Smith added.
How will Will Smith’s return to the movies be received? In the next few days the critics of Emancipation, and we will finally know if the film really has the potential to win several awards. Will the critics give him a fair deal or will the team suffer the consequences of such a scandal?
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the theater up to 7 times. My guilty pleasure? Low budget horror movie.