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We give HANCOCK a Rating of Good. It was interesting, comical at times, and held our attention throughout the movie, but was somewhat a little less than what we had expected. The movie could have been so much more, especially with Will Smith. It was a good movie, with some good ideas and decent writing, but was somewhat cheesy in some scenes. It offered good graphics and Special Effects. Even though we give it a "B" Rating, we would watch it again. Good Movie Our Overall Rating: 7.5 out of 10 Rent It or Buy It? Rent It first. We hope that you found this Movie Review HELPFUL. If you did, please let us know and CLICK YES below! We write all of our Movie Reviews for those that havent yet seen the movie to know what theyre in for, and if the movie is worth watching/buying. THANKS FOR READING OUR REVIEW!!Read full review
Features actors: Will Smith, Charlize Theron & Jason Bateman. This action hero has long been forgotton by the public.With his not so graceful landings, destructful ways that causes more damage than good and to his rude outspoken comments to people has made him an outcast.But when Ray Embrey a publicist has faith in this one of a kind hero, that he can change his image in the public eye.Grudgingly he accepts Ray's offer to help him change, a little at a time the public takes interest in him again.Just when Hancock thinks he is the only one of his kind, his world is turned upside down, when a woman with similar powers to his turns up the the most unlikely place, with a unlikely husband.This dvd features special features.This is a 21 century action hero, who we can all more relate to in not being your average action hero.This movie shows just how Will Smith can be such a versitle actor.Would recommend to rent or buy this one!Hope this helps you decide, please click yes at the bottom!Thanks for taking the time to read this. :)Read full review
...even though it is about a superhero... of sorts. Don't get me wrong, I like Will Smith as an actor, and have seen most of his movies. The thing is... this film starts off pretty good, and then... it falls into the trap a very other superhero movies have done. It gets 'comic-booky' as the mainstream viewing public calls it. The film does not have a built in audience of comic book fans watching one of their favorite superheroes on the Big Screen. This was NOT a comic book although it does have a promo piece of literature that looks like a comic. It does have Will Smith which kind of makes up for that... The DVD has xtras that are actually good in showing what brought the film together and actually gives a buyer of the DVD more value. If you are a fan of Will Smith and can take the 'comic-booky' scenes in stride, then this could be a decent acquisition for your Will Smith DVD collection. However if you are looking for a superhero movie to give to a fan of superhero movies... I would stick with the Iron Man DVD!Read full review
Peter Berg (THE KINGDOM, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS) directs this story of a reluctant superhero, John Hancock (Will Smith). Like the best superheroes, Hancock can fly, is bulletproof, and has insurmountable strength. He uses these gifts to fight crime in Los Angeles and save people in distress, Unfortunately, he also is a drunk who leaves a trail of costly destruction behind during his lifesaving pursuits, and his constant sarcasm fails to win him friends. But after Hancock randomly saves his life, public relations executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman) decides to give him a makeover and help the superhero change his image so that the police and citizens of Los Angeles will realize how much they need their seemingly inappropriate hero. All the while, Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron)--who seems to simultaneously have a strange connection and aversion to Hancock--worries that her do-gooder husband will end up disappointed by Hancock's antics. The special effects are quite impressive, as Hancock flies through Los Angeles crashing into buildings, bursting through freeway signs, and flipping automobiles around as if they were wet noodles. Smith evokes a depth and warmth in Hancock; even when he's unpleasant and anti-social, it's clear that there is more to him. Bateman is well cast as a man who really does want to change the world for the better. And Theron is quite touching in her role as a wife to Ray, a mother to Aaron, and ultimately a savior to Hancock. Be forewarned that this rather lighthearted film takes a rather sudden dark turn about three-quarters of the way through, and gunplay and fight scenes abound.Read full review
I don't understand all of the criticism this movie is receiving. Everyone take a second and realize this is not a Marvel or DC comic book superhero movie. Now think about that again. It is a different story entirely and has some very unique elements. Hancock isn't action packed. It doesn't have a Superhero vs. Supervillan plot. I would probably describe it as a character study of the superhero. I think this movie does a better job of addressing some of the issues (and vices) a superhero probably would have if they existed today. The biggest conflict in the movie is within Will Smith's character's attitude, not necessarily good vs. evil. I think much of the criticism I have read about is motivated by expectations that were not met, which isn't fair at all. If you watch Hancock with only the expectation of being entertained, you will leave happy. Its a good movie, don't jump on the bandwagon of not liking it just because you can. Give it a chance and take it for what it is, a July 4th action/comedy.Read full review
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