Will Smith plays it straight and breaks your heart doing it.

Rating: 8/10 (27 December 2006)

I saw this film yesterday.I loved it.I have been a Will Smith fan since "Parents just don't understand".Jaden was so cute and he did a wonderful job for his first acting gig.The film makes you realize we are all one paycheck from being where he was.Will did so much running I was worn out when it was over.The pace he kept made you stay with him and feel his adrenaline as it rose from scene to scene. I will not be surprised if he receives an academy award nomination for this film.When I saw "Ali" I thought he was great in it but I thought they never showed Ali's funny side which Will could have captured with no problem.I remember Ali right from his beginning his sense of humor was as much a part of who he was as his ability in the ring.Will had the good looks and God knows he perfected his body but lacked the humor.This film showed his humanity.It made you think that could you be me.I could lose my job,my home.I could be on the street.Will Smith is pushing 40 and I think his best performances are in front of him.I think he's only scratched the surface of who he can be on film.I'm looking forward to his next film.I say see this film and thank God you have a roof over your head.