Will Smith confirms Men in Black 3
@thedailyclick (3017)
May 7, 2010 1:24pm CST
So Will Smith has signed on to do Men in Black 3 which looks likely to hit the big screen in May 2012. Now I like Will Smith and I enjoyed the first Men in Black movie but is this a step backwards for Smith, returning to a movie series which whilst made lots of money when they made Men in Black 2 didn’t really wow audiences?
Personally I prefer Smith doing more serious movies, exploring his range as a dramatic actor and as such would rather have seen him take on something more demanding. But it will be good to see him return after his time away from in front of the camera to help produce "The Karate Kid" movie featuring his son Jaden.
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@thezone (9394)
• Ireland
7 May 10
That is a bit of a strange move on his part. I thought he was moving away from those type of roles, but then they are the type of roles that made his name I suppose. I liked Men in Black but I highly doubt if I will go to the cinema to see this one.
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@thedailyclick (3017)
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8 May 10
That was my thinking as well especially after the trio of “The Pursuit of Happyness”, “I am Legend” and “Seven Pounds” all great movies with great dramatic performances. I just hope he doesn’t start to churn out comedy after comedy instead of great dramas.
@phoenix8606 (4942)
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7 May 10
wow, that would be a really great one.
BTW which was the last movie filmed with him- Hanncock or not!?
He is really a great actor and I like all his movies! but maybe I will not have patience to wait till there!
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@thedailyclick (3017)
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8 May 10
"Seven Pounds" was Smith's last movie "Hancock" was the one before that. Unfortunately he has nothing else lined up to appear in before this so it looks like it will be 2 years before he returns to the big screen. But in a way I don't mind because I'd rather they took the time on it and got it right rather than rushing out some substandard disappointing sequel.
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
7 May 10
I can't say that I see it as a step backwards. I enjoyed both the Men in Black movies, and if they created another without the original actors I would not be interested in seeing it.. especially if they got some other guy to play the same character as Will Smith played. I actually find it quite noble that Will Smith took this part.. most other actors would probably pass it up so as to further their carreer. I really respect actors like Will Smith who does things to please his fans instead of worrying about his wallet.
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@thedailyclick (3017)
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8 May 10
That is certainly a different way to look at it and in away I agree although if Smith wanted to do a comedy then personally I would have rather have seen him to do something different rather than going back to something from the past. But that boils down to my annoyance at cinema as a whole where they keep on going over old ground with sequels and remakes rather than delivering new and fresh movies.
@o0jopak0o (6394)
• Philippines
8 May 10
im a fan of mib and this is definitely good to me, the movie idea really hits me.
well i like will smith movies except hancock, loved the concept but story i didn't.
@thedailyclick (3017)
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8 May 10
The trouble with "Hancock" was for me it's two movies in one. You have the intro to Hancock and his troubled ways of doing things, then you have the second part with the storyline around the woman and their super human abilities etc etc. Usually this sort of thing would work but they feel so seperate it makes it all feel wrong.
@nijolechu (1842)
• Canada
8 May 10
I had no idea that the movie company was in talks with Will Smith to make a Men in Black 3. It would be really interesting to see where the story goes and whether they will make it in 3D. I am a fan of Will Smith too and really like his whole acting range from Humor to serious drama movies.
@thedailyclick (3017)
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8 May 10
It will be interesting because a month or so ago there was rumous that Josh Brolin was going to be in the third which lead people to speculate as to whether he would be playing a younger version of Tommy Lee Jones character and so encorporating flash back sequences into the movie. But as of now there is no confirmed storyline or a complete list of who has signed on to star other than Will Smith.
@CynicalStephen (283)
• New Zealand
7 May 10
Yes , I prefer Will Smith doing those serious projects too like Seven pounds and I Am Legend. I've never liked the MIB movies , kinda boring ... Aliens and talking dogs :0 Snore... I mean these movie are so lackluster. They don't give me any sort of thrill or satisfaction.
BRING ON THE HEART TOUCHING PERFORMANCES!
@thedailyclick (3017)
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8 May 10
Although I like Smith in his comedies I just prefer him when he takes on those dramatic, serious roles. Hopefully they will find some clever idea to stop MIB 3 being too boring and too similar to what has gone before.
@creative_genius (992)
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8 May 10
The first one was fabulous but I the the second was a bit of a let down. I'll most likely still watch it as I love Will Smith. Thanks for letting me know about the Karate Kid film as I hadn't heard his son was going to be in it!
@danitykane (3183)
• Philippines
10 May 10
hi there!
coolness!
That is a wonderful news for MIB fans. I love Men In Black 1 and 2!
will smith is a great actor he can do action, comedy and drama. He is believable actor and well-respected. I am eager to watch the film.
That is a wonderful news for MIB fans. I love Men In Black 1 and 2! will smith is a great actor he can do action, comedy and drama. He is believable actor and well-respected. I am eager to watch the film.
@nangisha (3496)
• Indonesia
10 May 10
I like Will Smith very much!.
I watch all his movie, including Man in Black. Yes the first one much better than second but I hope the third one will much better.
@bestylish (922)
• Philippines
8 May 10
This is great news for me. I really really REALLY like Will Smith! He is my favorite actor. I love his movies especially the Pursuit of Happyness. He is a really great actor. His son is also good. I am looking forward to this movie. Though it seems I'll have to wait for sometime... 2012. Two more years. Anyway, thanks for letting us know. Happy mylotting!
@nehmer (607)
• Philippines
8 May 10
what there is a men in black 3?? hahah can't wait for it i really want to watch sci fi movies like this one ^^_ i wanna see aliens.. i miss them there are no alien films that i have seen so far i hope they make more this time....... ..... man they are very old especially smith... i really pray that they can finish that movie without any problems..
@thedailyclick (3017)
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8 May 10
I liked the first one a lot but the second one really disappointed because for so much of the movie it was just Smith and not Smith & Jones. Hopefully they won’t separate them again in the third one.
@Gemini68nOhio (134)
• United States
8 May 10
Men in Black 3? Hollywood should have stopped at one. No wonder movie sales aren't what they use to be. Will Smith isn't on my celebrity wish list by no means. There's never enough room on the screen for him and others. The only time he was able to touch my heart on the screen was In Pursuit of Happiness.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
7 May 10
Sometimes movie sequels are not what they promise to be. Will Smith is dynamic! I can't wait for men in black 3. If Will Smith has signed on, it will be great.
