This phenomenon started in 1996 with the kind of terrible, but way more awesome alien invasion flick “Independence Day.” The following year, Smith starred in another alien film, this time the sci-fi comedy “Men in Black.” A year after that, in 1999, Will rode again in “Wild Wild West.”
So for three years in a row, Smith starred in a film that was released on the July 4th weekend. After the crapfest that was “Wild Wild West” though, Smith took a break from Summer blockbusters and got himself an Oscar nomination for “Ali.”
In 2002, Will was back with “Men in Black II” over the July 4th weekend. And you know that he probably suggested director Michael Bay put out “Bad Boys II” two weeks before its July 18, 2003 release. (Ditto “I, Robot” in 2004, which was released in mid-July).
Last year, the King of the 4th was back with “Hancock,” a fantastic idea for a film that wasn’t executed very well about a down on his luck superhero. Still, it had impressive action and Smith being his lovable, July 4th self.
This Independence Day, there’s no Will to be had. There’s Optimus Prime, there’s Johnny Depp and some crazy critters but no Mr. Smith. Where is he at?
Last year Smith released “Seven Pounds,” which was one of the most polarizing and awkward films in recent memory. Since then, the King of the 4th has been off the radar. According to the IMDB, he’s not scheduled to star in anything for at least another year or so. In fact, he’s just concentrating on helping his son, Jaden, launch the reboot of “The Karate Kid.”
Either way, it’s impossible to celebrate Independence Day without thinking about “Independence Day” and its star Will Smith. Come back to the 4th, Will, we miss you.
(Photo By: Tais Melilo)Author: RicMoonIIFrom: http://www.twirlit.com/2009/07/02/wheres-will-smith-this-july-4th-weekend/
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