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WILL SMITH IN THAT ROLE


There was a gem of an idea there, but the execution certainly was lacking. More than a couple of times I kept thinking Will Smith in that role would have killed. Not because he's a greater comic actor than Eddie, it's just that his appeal is somewhat different; his jocular tough guy thing could have worked here better.
Certainly his name would have helped with the box office.

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They're both good, but Murphy was perfect for this role.

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