Will Smith perhaps irreversibly damaged his reputation when he decided to answer comedian Chris Rock's words with a blow during the Oscars ceremony earlier this year.

'Emancipation' movie review: Self-important and ponderous, Will Smith's Oscar bait is dead on arrival

Will Smith's first film release after the infamous Oscar slap incident earlier this year, titled 'Emancipation' has received mixed critical reception thus far. An Antoine Fuqua directorial, 'Emancipation' is a historical action film based on a true story.

'Emancipation' reviews: Will Smith's first film after Oscar slap garners mixed reception

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'Emancipation' movie review: Self-important and ponderous, Will Smith's Oscar bait is dead on arrival

'Emancipation' reviews: Will Smith's first film after Oscar slap garners mixed reception