I'll tell you why Will Smith is likeable: Ali. Any man who can do that kind of justice to Muhammad Ali is worth your notice, if not your respect. I'll give you that his movies since then have not been earth-shaking. But the man has a raw, untempered charisma that few alive (or not ill) can match. Even if his movies aren't great, I cannot help but be pulled by his magnetism. Sorry if you don't like that he's part of a slick marketing machine, but you're letting that blind you to the fact that he is in possession of an exceptional charisma.

That scene with him and the alien was the only really good part of that movie that I remember. "Oh no no you did NOT just shoot that green shit at me!"

He's seems like a pretty chill, down to earth guy. Plus he gets points for bein' from Philly in my book. I thought his turn as Muhammad Ali was the only really good thing in an otherwise dull movie. He was fun in the Men in Black movies too. That's about all I've seen of his films.

Say 'CHEESE'!

Okay, sorta ditto on this. I definitely don't run out to see all his movies, wasn't a big fan of the Fresh Prince either. I do think he's pretty funny and believably dramatic in the movies I've seen. There is a serious lack of leading roles portrayed by black actors in mainstream cinema. I think he comes across as primarily intelligent and quick in the movies and interviews I've seen, and he never (again, I haven't seen everything he's in) plays the best buddy, comedic relief, token black guy that a lot of black actors seem to get stuck with. So since you bring it up, I appreciate him for those things.

Also, he's pretty hot.

he was once asked why he didnt curse in his songs.
he said because his grandma listens to his music.
that alone makes me think hes cool.
but when he comes to las vegas ive heard nothing but good things about him.
most celebrities act like assholes and dont even tip because they think just meeting them is good enough.
he is the oddity in hollywood.
and i like people who want to be different then the rest of the flock.
mabey thats why i like SG so much.........

Speaking the primary language of the country you're in, especially as a celebrity or political figure, is called appropriate. And it's done far too rarely by American English-only bigwigs, which is one reason why people in other countries think we're all assholes.

I love fresh prince of bel-air

its my favorite tv show

I like Will Smith, do I think he's a great great actor, no, is he in many movies that I've enjoyed? Yes. And from what I've seen in interviews and such he seems to be a decent enough guy, so hoorah.

It's interesting that so many people find him to be down to earth or someone who hasn't let fame get to his head. I have always thought him to seem pretty cocky. *shrug*

I feel obligated to post

I like the guy. I have enjoyed most of his movies. He chose good roles to go for and got them. He may not have played them the greatest, but I think he has done most of his roles well enough. Not all of his movies are good, but most are entertaining in some form.I was never a fan of his music or his tv show, but he's a likeable guy. Since when does every movie need to have Oscar winners in it? I am looking forward to I am Legend.

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If your point is, don't to question that which you find uninteresting, then why are you asking me to justify my article? Just don't read it. Different strokes indeed.

1) Is this a knock on Will being from an earlier era? You need to be more clear.

2) I would write that article in a heartbeat, cause that song is perfect.

3) Is this your first time trying to slam someone?

4) Nevermind, I have my answer...

Don't forget:

"Why can't Taft and Roosevelt just get along already!?"

"This isn't me being a sarcastic dick."

Uhhhh, yeah really, it is. People are more successful and/or talented than you are. Get a helmet.