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I think Foxx was/is the better fit for the role.
His performance was very explosive
I don't think Smith is confident enough as an actor because he acts conspicuously. His manner of acting is doing something, taking on some sort of affect. I would guess he needs to do this in order to interface his character while filming. I would have thought his time with Michael Mann would open up his facility to just be open and available, but Will Smith is an actor who needs to work something to coax out his character. A facial tic. A vocal hitch. A move. He wants to tell story rather than be story.He could've kept it more serious ala Ali if needed I believe. He's a talented enough actor to control his character's demeanor through different scenarios. There were plenty of comedic scenes in the movie interlaced within the action where I could see Smith showcase his timing. I can't see Smith letting that Mandingo get fed to the dogs though. That was cold blooded.
leo actually cutting his hand and continued to act incorporating his injury...amazing! kerry washington's reaction was real when he smeared blood all over her face