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49 out of 100

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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 296 Ratings

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  • Starring: Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Will Smith
  • Summary: There are heroes… there are superheroes… and then there’s Hancock. With great power comes great responsibility – everyone knows that – everyone, that is, but Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood, Hancock’s well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. The public has finally had enough – as grateful as they are to have their local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Hancock isn’t the kind of man who cares what other people think – until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey, and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock’s greatest challenge yet – and a task that may prove impossible as Ray’s wife, Mary, insists that he’s a lost cause. (Sony Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 37
  3. Negative: 7 out of 37
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: David Denby
    90
    Hancock suggests new visual directions and emotional tonalities for pop. It's by far the most enjoyable big movie of the summer.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Stephen Farber
    60
    The visual effects are stellar, but the true star is Smith, who again demonstrates acting chops as well as effortless charisma in a vehicle that's only occasionally worthy of his superhuman skills.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    38
    Not even Smith's charisma can mitigate the chaos that is Hancock.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 159
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 159
  3. Negative: 23 out of 159
  1. RF
    10
    'Hancock' is what the original 'Superman' movie would have been had it been made in the 21st century. The film is brilliant. It is part superhero parody and part social commentary. I waited for the DVD due to all the negative reviews from White, American, main-stream critics and now regret that delay. It is one of the very few films I plan to see twice. Very well done, hope there is a sequel.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    5
    "Hancock" has a great super start with a interesting premise. However as the movie progresses, you soon know the movie's worthless.
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  3. Sophie
    3
    This movie didnt know what it wanted to be it started as a comedy with a few decent jokes here and there, then it went all drama, then action. i couldnt keep up. in aword: awful.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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