Presumably still a little peeved that he didn't get the Best Actor gong for "Ali" a couple of years back - he was rather superb, but it wouldn't be the first time those at the Kodak theatre have overlooked a performance - Will Smith's been down to the Blockbuster to check out a few films that are undoubtedly Academy shoe-in's.

The "Hitch" star has picked up "The Bridge on the River Kwai", and according to a report in this month's Empire Magazine, has expressed interest in doing a remake.

A stunning film, far ahead of it's time, "Kwai" focuses on British soldiers who are forced to build a railway bridge for their WWII Japanese captors, unaware of an allied mission to blow it up. It's a gem you wouldn't suspect anyone would have the beans to tackle.

So who would Smitty play? Shears (played by William Holden in the original)?, Colonel Nicholson (played by Sir Alec Guinness)?, Col. Saito? (played by Sessue Hayakawa)?....or is he merely interested in directing the retool?

Guess if he finds a studio that supports his idea - we'll find out in due course.