Wow. It sounds like a twisting of words to me. While I don’t recommend anyone in the limelight speak of Adolf Hitler unless they are planning to diss the evil, former dictator/murderer, this honestly looks like a case where Smith put his foot in his mouth 10% of the way and the rest of the world misinterpreted his attempt at honesty the remaining 90%. While Smith did not outright praise the man considered responsible for the death of millions throughout the 1930s and 40s, he did discuss his view that Hitler thought he was doing the right thing.

You can check out what Smith said and see what you think for yourself. He was being interviewed by the UK’s Daily Record at the time of his statement. The interview deals with his newly released film, I Am Legend.
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