The story of Will Smith cracking the code to becoming one of the world's biggest movie stars is a staple of Hollywood lore, but in case you've never heard of it, here's the short version.
Early in his career, he and his manager James Lassiter sat down and analyzed what the top 10 box office successes had in common. Once they boiled down the different variables, they landed on three traits that drew audiences to theaters: special effects, creatures and a love story.
