Hancock

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ChanceR.Jul 1, 2008

CT is beautiful and Bateman is funny. Smith makes too many faces. The kid actor is charming. Would be a better tv series.

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PatriciaM.Jul 12, 2008

I love will smith he is a great actor and this movie is very good.

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8

TroySJul 13, 2008

Good, solid summer fare. Honestly, I have no idea what the critics were expecting. This movie has laughs, actions, good special effects, and the still-smokin' Charlize Theron. What more do you want with your popcorn and Coke?

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JamesN.Jul 17, 2008

Hancock was hilarious... it won't win any Academy Awards, but it was very entertaining!

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NikiM.Jul 21, 2008

This is by far one of the stupidest movies I've ever seen in my ife. Maybe rent the movie for the 1st 15mins or so but pls don't waste your money on this movie... By far one of the worst movies i've ever seen in my life!!!

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AlexS.nJul 21, 2008

I've voted 2 just in my respect for Will Smith and 1 for the first 35-40 minutes of action comedy, thats just fun summer movie. Cannot believe the second part! Awful, just awful. Some soap-opera acting and... well... a virtual mess I've voted 2 just in my respect for Will Smith and 1 for the first 35-40 minutes of action comedy, thats just fun summer movie. Cannot believe the second part! Awful, just awful. Some soap-opera acting and... well... a virtual mess throughout. Just as Will started to hit it big...… Expand

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ScottS.Jul 2, 2008

I saw Hancock at the Midnight release. The theater was less packed than I thought it would be for a release. Will Smith did an exelent job in bringing humor and crazima to the roll. The only down sidew was the very jumpy camera during the I saw Hancock at the Midnight release. The theater was less packed than I thought it would be for a release. Will Smith did an exelent job in bringing humor and crazima to the roll. The only down sidew was the very jumpy camera during the action scenes. The twist is a side-swipe.This movie is a true movie that will get a sequel!!!!… Expand

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JessE.Jul 2, 2008

Truly Disappointing film. Everything misfires. The only thing thing good in the film is Jason Bateman's performance otherwise chalk this up as a misfire that will probably do $200m plus. 4 outof 10.

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APersonJul 22, 2008

This is the worst movie I've seen all year. The idea was pure gold, a great satire of the superhero genre and a great satire of celebrities in general (the bit where he does a press conference looks like a professional athlete doing a This is the worst movie I've seen all year. The idea was pure gold, a great satire of the superhero genre and a great satire of celebrities in general (the bit where he does a press conference looks like a professional athlete doing a press conference after getting in trouble). But after Hancock reforms, the film justs turns to garbage. It's so sappy, sentimental and melodramatic, it's like a made-for-TV chick flick. And at the end when the BIG SAD MUSIC (tm) comes on and just gets louder and louder and louder, like it's trying to force us into thinking that jumping away from a hospital is the most superheroic act ever... come on! As a rough guide, every scene with Charlize Theron in it is absolutely pathetic- not that there's anything wrong with her, just that her character and subplot ruins the whole film. They should have made the whole film about Hancock's attempt to reform and become a better superhero- that premise is a comedy gold mine and there's only, like, two jokes about it!… Expand

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MattJ.Jul 2, 2008

This movie was really good. After reading the reviews I was bummed that it wasn't going to be good but when I went I really liked it. It was funny, good action and a great plot.

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DylanA.Jul 22, 2008

The movie was satisfying and funny in general. Will Smith was sweet, and the other actors were pretty cool too. The plot actually felt flowed pretty well, and I really enjoyed the kick plot twist. The whole idea of the movie was awesome, but The movie was satisfying and funny in general. Will Smith was sweet, and the other actors were pretty cool too. The plot actually felt flowed pretty well, and I really enjoyed the kick plot twist. The whole idea of the movie was awesome, but the coordination of scenes and progression of events was somewhat difficult to follow. Also, the plot about the guys trying to kill hancock was undercut way to much for its significance in the final scene. The camerawork was the worst. It really was terrible, and detracted a ton from what could have been a great movie. The camera seemed to always be at least half zoomed in, giving everything an unrealistic and undramatic visual distortion. This also enhanced the shakiness of all the handheld scenes, which got me sighing with relief whenever a tripod was briefly put into use. The overall feeling was drunken, which is not fun at all, and several COMPLETELY unnecessary camera zooms were like shouts of "you're watching a movie! it's not real!". A good chunk of the money that went to the special effects should have gone to getting a half-decent cinematographer, because the camerawork flat out sucked. If it hadn't, I think hancock could have been much better.… Expand

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BlehS.Jul 2, 2008

Overall pretty mediocre. only the first half was good

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JohnnyL.Jul 23, 2008

One of the best movies this year don't listen to the critic's they don't know shit.

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8

TrajanTJul 29, 2008

I liked it. in fact i am a bit confused by the bad reviews. i didn't find anything to really dislike.

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NikolaiC.Jul 3, 2008

A good quality movie with a sound script. Good character development with a feasible plot throughout. It could have become a cliche ridden film but the message was told and the "villian" was realistic for this film. Go see for yourself.

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10

JoeB.Jul 3, 2008

This movie was awesome, funny, had a lot of action, story wasnt too bad, great performances by the actors. GO SEE IT!!!

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10

FelixG.Jul 4, 2008

I think the Amercian public is getting spoiled. I have no clue why they would rate this movie low when there is so much crap out there. The bottom line. this movie was enjoyable! Go see it !!!!!

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5

MehJul 4, 2008

Pros: First half was great. Slightly funny. Great soundtrack. Cons: Second half was disastrous. Blatant product placement. Backstory needs further explanation. Overall: It's just a very plain movie that had the potential of being a lot better.

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RickW.Jul 4, 2008

The Good...1st hour is creative, funny, and with excellent special effects. The Bad...the Second hour is weird, disjointed, dark, and ultimalely boring. The whole thing would have been much better without the incessant crude language.

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8

JillH.Jul 5, 2008

Very entertaining. And, an interesting and sensitive storyline, once you get past the initial hoopla. Not all superheroes are flawless. Enjoy the unpredictable.

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ShadeJul 5, 2008

Its unbelievable for these reviews to be bad, and yet to be good. I originally went to see the movie wondering why the deficit was so high with either a 90 or a 0. After seeing the movie I realized why only one reason why this movie got so Its unbelievable for these reviews to be bad, and yet to be good. I originally went to see the movie wondering why the deficit was so high with either a 90 or a 0. After seeing the movie I realized why only one reason why this movie got so many mixed reviews. It is because of the Interracial implications that are in this film thus giving us a gauge on how reviewers can be. If you have an heart to put that aside, it to me was a solid super hero film, (I watch them all), not quite as good as Iron Man, but much more intense as the Hulk plus much funnier than both. Hancock uses super powers from many comic book superheroes, yet it stands as original in many ways. If you are about superhero films,I say give it a try.… Expand

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LauraRJul 5, 2008

The movie was original in seeing an action hero who rejected his abilities until they threw in a Super Woman version of Hancock and took it down a dangerous sci-fi road.

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DouglasHJul 5, 2008

The action plus humor made this an overall great movie. Will Smith did a great job playing this role. Cannot believe that it did not score a better rating by the critics.

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JimM.Jul 5, 2008

This film was much better than I anticipated after reading earlier reviews. It actually had a message along with the action and comedy but not to the point of being "heavy". It's a film I could enjoy over again--it's like a good This film was much better than I anticipated after reading earlier reviews. It actually had a message along with the action and comedy but not to the point of being "heavy". It's a film I could enjoy over again--it's like a good summer beach book -- entertaining and energetic.… Expand

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THATMOVIEGUYJul 5, 2008

Fun and interesting and not too complex... Will Smith is everything good about it, and a "not so finished" feeling script holds it back a bit. Go see it, and I'm sure you'll like it. Although, I didn't LOVE it, I'm sure a Fun and interesting and not too complex... Will Smith is everything good about it, and a "not so finished" feeling script holds it back a bit. Go see it, and I'm sure you'll like it. Although, I didn't LOVE it, I'm sure a lot of you might. You certainly won't hate it... Will Smith is great, Charlize Theron is hot, and bottom line... It's fun.… Expand

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DuaneG.Jul 6, 2008

A very entertaining film and even though it didn't fully explain who/what/how the "superheroes" are, it was a great summer afternoon movie outing. Will Smith is somehow endearing in a role as a super jerk, Jason Bateman is awesome and A very entertaining film and even though it didn't fully explain who/what/how the "superheroes" are, it was a great summer afternoon movie outing. Will Smith is somehow endearing in a role as a super jerk, Jason Bateman is awesome and Charlize Theron is...well you know. Give it a chance and I think you will be pleasantly surprised.… Expand

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DrewK.Jul 6, 2008

I enjoyed this movie if not solely for the novelty of Will Smith as a drunk superhero. The plot is not spectacular, but the premise itself is very interesting.

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RedSonJul 6, 2008

I think its unfair to compare Hancock to Will Smith's prior summer blcokbusters. Movies like Men In Black and Independence Day were family films, pg13 from start to finish, Hancock deserved an R rating and dumbing it down to fit a pg13 I think its unfair to compare Hancock to Will Smith's prior summer blcokbusters. Movies like Men In Black and Independence Day were family films, pg13 from start to finish, Hancock deserved an R rating and dumbing it down to fit a pg13 audience probably ruined the movie. Hopefully an unrated dvd will fill in some of the blanks but this movie is not as bad as some critics make it out to be. If Independence Day was a 9 and MiB was an 8, Hancock comes in at a solid ; go see it and decide for yourself.… Expand

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BitBurnJul 6, 2008

I didn't expect much from this movie and I was quite please when I left the theater! It's not perfect and I thought it was a bit short but, nonetheless, it is very entertaining. And it's always a pleasure to see the beautiful I didn't expect much from this movie and I was quite please when I left the theater! It's not perfect and I thought it was a bit short but, nonetheless, it is very entertaining. And it's always a pleasure to see the beautiful miss Theron.… Expand

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MichaelD.Jul 6, 2008

Weak script. Acting was good and it had a few funny moments. The special effects were nothing new or groundbreaking. Maybe worth a rental or cable view but not a full price visit to the theater.

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[Anonymous]Jul 7, 2008

Any movie that has Will Smith, Jason Bateman, or Charlize Theron in it is automatically a good one, let alone all of them. The movie has a good concept like most critics admitted and it is a good film thats meant to be entertaining. Overall Any movie that has Will Smith, Jason Bateman, or Charlize Theron in it is automatically a good one, let alone all of them. The movie has a good concept like most critics admitted and it is a good film thats meant to be entertaining. Overall there could have been more action but the story progressed very quickly. I cant imagine someone being bored during the movie, but i can see how someone wouldn't like it. Personally I like any movie that will entertain me and this movie had two of my favorite actors in it that worked together well. Oh yeah and then theres Charlize too. But about halfway into the movie there is a big surprise and thats why the critics didn't like it. You will most likely love it and say "That was a cool concept" or you will hate it and say "They must have come up with this cuz they had no where to go with the story". I liked it and id say def see it once and i will def buy it on DVD.… Expand

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AJJ.Jul 7, 2008

This movie was absolutely awesome!!!!! I think critics just hate Will Smith, get over it, he's not going anywhere.

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DavidDJul 7, 2008

I really liked this movie! It was totally different then anything that you will see in a superhero type movie. Personally i liked the story. I know some didn't. I liked the bad guys to just humans. In so many movies, they move too fast I really liked this movie! It was totally different then anything that you will see in a superhero type movie. Personally i liked the story. I know some didn't. I liked the bad guys to just humans. In so many movies, they move too fast and have some unbeatable bad guy that makes the "hero" look weak. Leave that for the sequels. But there is one thing i could not agree more then what James B said. What in the hell is wrong with Hollywood and their jiggling cameras?!!!! Do they think thats cool? I think it is just stupidly annoying as hell!! So many of these movies would be soooo much better if there was a still camera like the good ole days. Can we please get back to that?!!… Expand

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RyanD.Jul 8, 2008

I loved it, I gave it a 9 because the plot kind of meandered a bit, and I feel they sort of sacrificed an amazing ending for a happy ending, but It was still great.

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JamesP.Jul 9, 2008

It starts out well with a promising character that will crush the stereotypical superhero, but towards the end the plot seems half-baked and cheesy. Basically there is a character twist that is completely unnecessary and the movie goes It starts out well with a promising character that will crush the stereotypical superhero, but towards the end the plot seems half-baked and cheesy. Basically there is a character twist that is completely unnecessary and the movie goes downhill from there. It literally is like watching a player miss a free throw because you see the flaw and feel disappointed from there on.… Expand

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AdamAAug 14, 2008

I really liked this movie. However, it was much more complicated than it needed to be. They should have made it simpler and left out the twist. This movie takes itself too seriously.

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BrianH.Aug 17, 2008

This movie was good up until a point. The secret "twist" everyone is talking about singly ruined the film. After the twist the plot became convoluted and messy. You should never get the feeling while watching a movie that the people who made This movie was good up until a point. The secret "twist" everyone is talking about singly ruined the film. After the twist the plot became convoluted and messy. You should never get the feeling while watching a movie that the people who made the film just started to make things up half-way through. This could have been a far better movie, but wasn't.… Expand

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NDAug 17, 2008

Come on - this is a good action movie. It's not high end costume drama, full of lovies and darlings cooing over each others' poncing around, it's just good fun. And there's a great twist too. Bit of a "fluffy" ending Come on - this is a good action movie. It's not high end costume drama, full of lovies and darlings cooing over each others' poncing around, it's just good fun. And there's a great twist too. Bit of a "fluffy" ending perhaps but thoroughly enjoyable nonetheless.… Expand

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JohnhJan 19, 2009

So-so. This movie is pretty weak. I watched this and Iron man over the weekend. I would say that this movie is one you can skip.

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GerrickC.Nov 25, 2008

A pointless plot coupled with a pointless theme makes this movie-- everyone say it at once, "Pointless."

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NickP.Nov 26, 2008

The first time I saw the trailers for this movie I was intrigued and the first half or 2/3rds of the movie met my expectations. But then "The Twist" as it has been termed was thrown at the audience. It was a rushed concept that requires 30 The first time I saw the trailers for this movie I was intrigued and the first half or 2/3rds of the movie met my expectations. But then "The Twist" as it has been termed was thrown at the audience. It was a rushed concept that requires 30 minutes to properly introduce, but instead it spans the length of 30 seconds. It seemed too contrived and it became a distraction of disbelief for the remainder of the movie. Looking back on it afterward if done properly it might have been an okay twist, but there are too many holes in the story as is and really the movie would have been better served keeping it simpler. All that said the movie was still intriguing to watch for what it was. Not bad. Not good. Just an average movie.… Expand

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JamesJ.Nov 27, 2008

Come on... It's a B Movie! It really wasn't meant to be anything else, and as such it was great. And a fun film to see with my kids. Schizophrenic, didn't really know whether it was a comedy or a drama. We enjoyed it. Jason Come on... It's a B Movie! It really wasn't meant to be anything else, and as such it was great. And a fun film to see with my kids. Schizophrenic, didn't really know whether it was a comedy or a drama. We enjoyed it. Jason Bateman was a treat, I will go find other films that he's in. Will Smith can play roles like this in his sleep.… Expand

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RFDec 23, 2008

'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 '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

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JackS.Dec 4, 2008

C'mon, it wasn't that bad. The superhero genre is great. The plot was okay. The action was pretty good. The graphics and fights were totally kick ass. But, it isn't a A+ movie, probably not even a B- movie. But still, it C'mon, it wasn't that bad. The superhero genre is great. The plot was okay. The action was pretty good. The graphics and fights were totally kick ass. But, it isn't a A+ movie, probably not even a B- movie. But still, it doesn't desrve a grade as low as we rated it. I liked it. But, it wasn't much to the other movies like The Dark Knight, Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man that came out this year, not the best movie ever and not the worst movie ever, and defifnately not the best of all time... far from it.… Expand

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DanielJul 11, 2008

Just saw this. It's totally solid, very funny and very entertaining. The composite critic score does not reflect the movie I just saw. I might have had its flaws, but it's worth seeing.

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MichaelG.Jul 13, 2008

Sucks! Why did they bother actually releasing this movie. Doesn't someone watch the final cut before sending it to theaters? Foolish story, idiotic "plot twist" and horrible acting.

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PaulL.Jul 15, 2008

This story doesn't make any sense at all. [***SPOILER***] I mean Charlize Theron character and will smith both have superpowers. But she never associated with crime. They just battle a group of lazy powerless hoodlums.

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FantasyJul 16, 2008

I love Will Smith in just about anything he does. But this movie is the pits and I mean the pits. It is idiotic and the second half is even worse than the first. This is a TURKEY anyway you slice it. Avoid.

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TredeM.Jul 17, 2008

Critics are just dumb. This movie is gold. Well done, Mr. Smith.

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hollycJul 17, 2008

As I think it was Roper who said, 'I'd really like to read the original Hancock script, thrown out in favor of what ended up on screen" seriously--you can tell there was a great concept at first and then something else happened? As I think it was Roper who said, 'I'd really like to read the original Hancock script, thrown out in favor of what ended up on screen" seriously--you can tell there was a great concept at first and then something else happened? Like a whole 'nother angle (or three) was tacked on and you end up with this frustrating, inconsistent mess in the end. It really stinks of just way too many cooks in the kitchen. If you haven't seen it yet, I'd wait for it on DVD--especially with the caliber of other superhero flicks out there (Dark Knight, Iron Man, even Hellboy is better).… Expand

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MattD.Jul 21, 2008

An interesting movie, no doubt. Several small twists and surprises, and really, most people don't like it because they can't think on a deep enough level to see the messages in the movie. The story is a bit shaky, but still good.

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VerminDFeb 11, 2009

Not as bad as I expected it to be, though all the way through I kept thinking anyone other than Will Smith would have been better in the title role. The story was a bit of a mish-mash, and seemed like it couldn

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CarsonEMar 19, 2009

While this movie is no where near as good as Iron Man or no where near as action packed as The Incredible Hulk it does bring a much needed comedic element that has been lacking in the superhero genre and has more than enough action in it to While this movie is no where near as good as Iron Man or no where near as action packed as The Incredible Hulk it does bring a much needed comedic element that has been lacking in the superhero genre and has more than enough action in it to satisfy action movie fans and superhero movie fans alike.… Expand

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LeventeSJun 26, 2009

Despite a slightly flat performance from Charlize Theron in a keystone role as opponent-come love-interest, and a bit of a muddled plot, Hancock is more than rescued by Will Smith's charisma and charm, not to mention a solid script, Despite a slightly flat performance from Charlize Theron in a keystone role as opponent-come love-interest, and a bit of a muddled plot, Hancock is more than rescued by Will Smith's charisma and charm, not to mention a solid script, well-rounded characters, and a soundtrack that surprised me more than anything else. not perfect, not even close, but definitely worth more than one viewing.… Expand

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JayH.Nov 25, 2008

Very uneasy mixture of comedy, drama and fantasy. They shouldn't have complicated it so much and kept it simple. The performances are fine, the special effects are terrific. Good score. It just doesn't always work.

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FunesM.Dec 26, 2008

As moving and funny as Wim Wenders's Wings of Desire (1987). I haven't seen Nora Ephron's Michael (1996). But what a triple-bill!

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ERG1008Sep 1, 2010

Will Smith as a washed-up, alcoholic, homeless super hero who causes more damage than good when trying to save people. Jason Bateman steps in to improve his image.
It reminded me of an 80's feel good film in parts & Smith & Charlize TheronWill Smith as a washed-up, alcoholic, homeless super hero who causes more damage than good when trying to save people. Jason Bateman steps in to improve his image.
It reminded me of an 80's feel good film in parts & Smith & Charlize Theron (phwoarrr) are very good. Effects are top notch & plenty of laughs throughout.
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gm101Aug 8, 2011

The movie has some good stuff in it, like an interesting backstory and great acting (especially by Will Smith). But one huge problem was Charlize Theron's character, who almost ruined the movie.

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roddersj04May 11, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a strange movie, as the first half is easily a brilliantly funny superhero movie, but the second half ruins that with some tacked on plot twist. So, i'll begin by reviewing the film in two halves. First Half: John **** (Will Smith) is an alcoholic superhero who is hated by the public but doesnt give a damn. Then he saves Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman) who decides to try and help **** change his image and become a better superhero. Smith plays this role very well, perfectly portraying the anti-hero, a superhero who trys and does good but ends up making things worse, like tossing a whale back in the water only to crush some boats. This character is hilariously brilliant because **** does things that a normal Superhero wouldn't, shoving an inmates head up another inmates ass and throwing a kid high in the air for calling him an **** Its these kind of things that make **** a fresh air from the clean cut superheroes. To make the public realise how much **** is needed, he gets put in prison, which is quite really ****s choice to be there, as he could fly himself out of there at anytime he chooses. With this hero, we know that he will end up rehabilitated and a better superhero. The best parts of the film is when ****s himself is far from clean cut and the unrehabilitated mess that we expected. When he's rehabilitated, he's still quite a cool character, but it feels like a little something has been lost. Second Half: Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), turns out to also possess similar powers to ****, then turning out to be ****s wife from before, as they have lived together for about 3000 years. This plot twist seems to come out of nowhere, just like the writers had drawn up the first half and then gone "we still have to fill the rest of the film", come up with a random plot twist and then taken the film from there. Then there's some guff about two "immortals" (as **** and Mary are known) being too close together, their powers negate each other? What? So how did they survive 3000 years together if they could barely survive 92 minutes together? Also, how did **** lose his memory? Attacked in an alley. Also, a random villian that **** foiled before comes back for REVENGE! **** cant beat him, so Jason Bateman saves the day! **** also has to jump away in order for him and Mary to get their powers back, and reloactes to New York. All in all, this film was fine for the first half, then devolved into a convulted mess, meshing random ideas to try and make the film "cooler". The first half could've been a movie of its own. It could've been made longer, more of **** drunk and have hints to Mary and ****s past and save the mythoology for the sequel. Also, plot hole: If the kid is Marys, what does it mean, an immortal having a son? Is the son gonna get powers, will he get immortality and stay a kid for at least a while? Untouched upon. The first half I give 60% and the second half I give 20%, so all together, I give the film 40%… Expand

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TokyochuchuJan 14, 2014

Hancock has some fun to it; who doesn't like a grumpy superhero who hurtles rude kids into the sky? But both the lack of an interesting villain and general identity restrain the film from being anything else than mildly entertaining.

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kamaljeetMay 7, 2011

awesome movie.....i just love the movie and will smith and his acting.....itz rating should be 8 or 9...can't understand why it is not....anyways its depends on thinking and choice.

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J-ShapAug 27, 2011

This film is a misfire. It begins with a great spin on the concept of a superhero, and ends with a half-baked idea for a lame sequel, that they idiotically decided to patch into a killer film.

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gamer_dudeSep 27, 2011

this film is one of d best films ive ever seen
Its got tons of action,really funny,great acting and an okay story..must watch!
Personally its ma favourite will smith movie

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7

ZilcellMay 25, 2012

The idea is well executed... well for the most part. The story is not quite what you would expect so it comes out as a surprise. Its good but you may want to approach the story with caution.

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TyranianApr 18, 2020

Smith does a good job and there's some good humour but the plot has too many inconsistencies.

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StevenFMay 11, 2013

Time and time again its saddening to see a film start of with such promise and flare, but then it begins to unravel, gradually crumbling under its own mistakes and attempts to bring a story too far than it is capable of stretching, fits allTime and time again its saddening to see a film start of with such promise and flare, but then it begins to unravel, gradually crumbling under its own mistakes and attempts to bring a story too far than it is capable of stretching, fits all of the above.
Will Smith finally takes on a superhero in the form of John a being from another world who doesn't quite fit into the place he's living in now, Los Angeles. Sure he might help the police when trying to stop the bad guys, but he he has a particular knack for destroying everything in his path, and just doesn't care what the world thinks of his alcoholic and care-free attitude.
When he saves Ray (Jason Bateman) from a train track fiasco, he unwillingly agrees to let PR man Ray to give him a new image so that people will like the infamous superhero once again, and realise how much they miss him. So when agrees to prison time until the city need his superpowers once more, he contemplates different ways of life, something which he feels whenever he is around Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), a woman is not quite certain of, in terms of her personality and tension with himself.
Its after these events that the film starts to lose its way, it almost becomes an unwanted thriller, the comedy is gone and the fun of the plot was lost around the half hour mark. The characters can be interesting, sure, but the movie very much promotes a backstory and I think the writing took a hit on the other development of the characters when the film became a simple tit for tat.
Will Smith, however, proves that he can personify any role that he takes, personality, wits and humour are all present, but its certainly not what we would typically see in a Will Smith film, while Jason Bateman is unfortunately quite underused throughout the film, while Charlize Theron has a bigger role as the film unfolds, but again the weak plot does these characters no justice.
While the film does offer a more realistic approach to a lone superhero, it doesn't last very long, more time should have been spent giving freedom in the film, and maybe some points of the story could have been better utilised in a sequel.
Certainly not a bad film, but one which had all the makings of a memorable superhero comedy, but unfortunately becomes a victim of its own undoing.… Expand

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StaticSpineJan 5, 2014

A movie about a scumbag superhero becoming a good guy with good actors and interesting twist/idea in the middle. But overall not too amusing, I'd say it's just okay.

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ninja_dolphinJun 10, 2014

Hancock starts off really promising, Will Smith is great as the drunken anti-hero and a fun plot is set into motion with Jason Bateman's character helping him improve his image. The first half of the movie is thoroughly entertaining, but halfHancock starts off really promising, Will Smith is great as the drunken anti-hero and a fun plot is set into motion with Jason Bateman's character helping him improve his image. The first half of the movie is thoroughly entertaining, but half way through it all falls apart. There's a twist that is completely unnecessary thrown in and the movie starts going nowhere.

It is clear that the script for this movie was re-written several times as there is no running plot and instead it feels like 3 different ones mixed into a mess of a movie.

Not a terrible movie, but not one that I would watch again.… Expand

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ViolettSep 14, 2015

Sometimes naïve, sometimes predictable, but good and kind movie about love, devotion, faith in yourself. Grab your girlfriend and big bucket of popcorn and watch this. "You will change the world."

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SuperheroMoviesAug 5, 2013

As usual, Will Smith is game and does a fine job as the hero, but the film is ultimately too derivative and lacks the heart that a superhero film needs to be successful.

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MovieGuysOct 13, 2013

Smith delivers no new goods to the picture, and is a jumbled mess of booze, bad acting, and shaky cinematography. Also, the script and interactions between characters feels forced and unnatural.

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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013

is an unlikely hero.
A movie with an extremely unlikeable character, and a very unexplained premise; miraculously succeeds with combination of comic relief and good action.

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oDjentoJun 10, 2015

I watched this film as a random pick and I have to say i was pleasantly surprised... for at least the first half of the film. Will Smith is very entertaining as John Hancock and watching his character not give a fork is great. His path ofI watched this film as a random pick and I have to say i was pleasantly surprised... for at least the first half of the film. Will Smith is very entertaining as John Hancock and watching his character not give a fork is great. His path of redemption ends up in his antics not being as fun but you can see why they would have to have him become a 'better person'. The second half of the film becomes a bit more boring and not as exciting, however the introduction into that portion of the film was a nice twist and was comically quite entertaining. The action film suffers from a common fault many others like it have; they start off having fun with the writing but then tone it down and make the film become a little more serious and emotional to try add some sort of pathos and conclusion to the film. Still, if you're in your house and your mates come over and want to watch a film just stick it on, it's highly enjoyable.… Expand

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talisencrwSep 19, 2014

I found the premise intriguing and commendable--however, the writing was terrible. I'm not a huge fan of Will Smith and though he did his best with the material, he did nothing to change that impression.

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Meth-dudeSep 14, 2014

Hancock is a original superhero movie starring a lazy and selfish superhero.Will Smith is at his best in his role of John Hancock. Jason Bateman is really good too.This is one of the best superhero movies i have ever seen.

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ydnar4Mar 17, 2015

I think Hancock was an excellent movie. I think it may gain more recognition later on, it was released the same year as the Dark Knight and took a bit of a back seat to it despite the box office success. I find the movie very underrated. TheI think Hancock was an excellent movie. I think it may gain more recognition later on, it was released the same year as the Dark Knight and took a bit of a back seat to it despite the box office success. I find the movie very underrated. The whole cast is strong. Will Smith is always doing something cool and different and this may even be my favorite film he's done so far. Charlize Theron is also very good and Jason Bateman plays a role that I think he should be playing more rather than be the smart straight laced guy in a comedy movie. Hancock follows a new formula, its not full of clichés and it shows a side to a superhero that has never been seen before.… Expand

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Kai82Sep 16, 2020

A really great movie with so much potential. Then comes an out of nowhere plot twist that left you thinking WTF did just happen? It becomes basically a different movie with a different plot and I think that both parts could have worked veryA really great movie with so much potential. Then comes an out of nowhere plot twist that left you thinking WTF did just happen? It becomes basically a different movie with a different plot and I think that both parts could have worked very well in two separate movies. I will not spoil the twist but you can read in if you want on multiple sources. The movie is about John Hancock who is a Superhero that is unfit or struggles to be the comic-book archetype of a noble and flawless hero. He is just like a normal human who is not suited to a task but with superpowers. He is often drunk, a hothead and causes too much collateral damage while still saving life's and stopping criminals. He is hated by the public and unpopular when he saves a PR specialist who offers to help him with his public image. This concept alone is excellent. The idea to show a superhero struggle with problems and being just like an average person with huge (relatable) problems underneath was as awesome as refreshing. Stan Lee did make superheroes relatable the same way but to a lesser extent. Tony Stark struggles with alcohol or Spiderman sacrifices his personal life and relationships to be a hero and is still hated by some just as example. Here it is increased by a multitude. I think that sooner or later superpowers would bore you and the public is ungrateful after a while not thanking you and just asking why you did not more for them. What ruins it is a plot twist. I must point out I also liked the second half after the twist and will say it is also a brilliant concept and well done. Without spoilers I can only say that there are two excellent halves that just did not fit together. From Dusk til Dawn is similar as it becomes a different movie or genre but still not a fitting comparison. I would say it is an early case of subverting expectations that got wrong. I even hate to criticize this movie as there are no serious mistakes except of the twist. The acting is good, as are the special effects, soundtrack and character development. Overall this is maybe the best movie I will give such a low score. The change in direction ruins it for many including me. Would have seen more from each halt either and both have a 9-10/10 potential.… Expand

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JuliebeckyOct 27, 2014

Hancock is really a amazing movie, specially Will Smith and his Hancock Costume. I bought this costume from "Slimfit Jackets" online store at affordable price.

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HotelCentralJan 4, 2021

#1 It's pretty entertaining. #2 The action sequences do not go on for 20 minutes at a clip, which is what makes most action flicks tedious and boring, and it runs 93 minutes, which is more than enough time for the typical movie to do#1 It's pretty entertaining. #2 The action sequences do not go on for 20 minutes at a clip, which is what makes most action flicks tedious and boring, and it runs 93 minutes, which is more than enough time for the typical movie to do whatever it needs to do. #3 It's a different twist on superheroes. It's not Deadpool, but it is different.… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015

It’s ironic that Hancock involves a public-relations campaign to modify the seedy truth about a down-and-out in order to sell a streamlined fable about a high-flying hero, since the movie has been seriously misrepresented by its advanceIt’s ironic that Hancock involves a public-relations campaign to modify the seedy truth about a down-and-out in order to sell a streamlined fable about a high-flying hero, since the movie has been seriously misrepresented by its advance publicity. The trailers, poster and ad images pull out snide gags (the whale-tossing, a remark about Hancock’s tight leather suit) and give the impression that Will Smith is following a recent run of fairly serious efforts with one of the lightweight, crowd-pleasing action comedies which made his name. As Smith’s drunken-idiot superhero blunders through the apprehension of a carload of speeding crooks, this feels like a (better) male-slob answer to My Super Ex-Girlfriend, and one vaguely expects Martin Lawrence to show up as Jimmy Olsen.

At some point in its lengthy development, Hancock was probably exactly that movie. A preview version was reportedly more knockabout, on the lines of Superhero Movie - including something in an earlier draft which addressed that age-old question of whether Lois (and the bedroom ceiling) would be in danger if Clark super-ejaculated inside her. The film also bears traces of a few more serious drafts, probably modelled on Unbreakable, and someone came in to serve the Bad Boys contingency, sprinkling crude laugh-lines throughout Smith’s dialogue - which at least raises a snicker when Hancock eyes a comic hero who isn’t quite the Mighty Thor (at least, so the lawyers would emphasise) and writes him off as “Norwegian homo”.

The film runs through its original story by the halfway point, when Hancock voluntarily goes to prison, knowing the city will need to release him the next time there’s a crisis. Then, Eddie Marsan is perfunctorily introduced as a low-rent Luthor and a major plot development derails the comedy and the interesting relationship between Hancock and Ray to foreground a surprisingly downbeat third act. Hancock’s backstory (he’s an amnesiac who woke up in hospital 80 years ago with two tickets to see Frankenstein in his pocket, and has taken his name from the American slang for signature) is promising, but opens the story in ways the film doesn’t follow through: if the authorities give the Hulk such a bad time and want to wipe out the X-mutants, why are no government spooks trying to get Hancock’s invulnerability secrets or recruiting him to take out Iran’s nuclear labs? During a rainswept, bloody final stand in a hospital, the film becomes indistinguishable from any other super-vigilante picture.

See-saws between straight superhero movie and parody, with layers of soap-opera fudge in between. A lot of solid scenes - but Hancock lacks the power of super-coherence.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoDec 21, 2015

Hancock was a movie with very mixed emotions in each third of the film , excellent visual effects , good script , but not convinced , but emotions were piecemeal in each third of the movie .

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kyle20ellisMar 17, 2022

What drew me into seeing Hancock in the first place was its idea, which I found one of the most interesting for a film in a while. I am in all honesty not a big fan of Will Smith, but he has given some solid performances so I thought whyWhat drew me into seeing Hancock in the first place was its idea, which I found one of the most interesting for a film in a while. I am in all honesty not a big fan of Will Smith, but he has given some solid performances so I thought why not.

I have to say that I didn't think Hancock was a bad film as such, it was somewhat underwhelming and I'm sorry to say I do understand the criticisms against it.

Hancock does have a fair number of good points. It is stylishly filmed, with some well above average special effects, the music is dynamic and the directing is solid. The best asset about Hancock is the acting of the three leads.

Will Smith is very commanding, with a lot of subtlety amongst all the wisecracks/gags that don't feel forced(ie.flying under the influence). Charlize Theron shows a glowing presence while also showing a sympathetic side, and Jason Bateman's dry humour contrasts perfectly too.

However, Hancock is a very uneven film. I loved the first half, it was well paced, the script was witty and fresh and the scene where the titular character brings a speeding train to a halt as he can't be bothered to lift the car up from its path is one of the better and relevant scenes of the film.

It is in the second half where Hancock is less than successful. Here the film starts to drag, the script becomes soapy and heavily melodramatic and the film has one of the daftest twists of any film not to have M Night Shyamalan's name on it.

The story's tone isn't the only asset to feel uneven, the script is too, it has wit and freshness in the first half, but becomes mawkish in the second. I also felt that there were only three likable characters(Smith's, Theron's and Bateman's) and the others I barely noticed, with the villain especially flat.

So all in all, an uneven film but not a necessarily bad one. 5/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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DanielwWhiteNov 27, 2015

Hancock has an interesting story line and character's. However, the ending of the movie is not that great and is very predictable. Typical Will Smith movie with a interesting premise but no content.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 26, 2016

A completely weak superhero movie starring Will Smith in it. If you actually enjoyed the movie, good for you. If you wanted a sequel, that's up to the development team.

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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016

An intriguing high concept is undermined by low-grade dramaturgy in “Hancock.” This misguided attempt to wring a novel twist on the superhero genre has a certain whiff of “The Last Action Hero” about it, with Will Smith playing anAn intriguing high concept is undermined by low-grade dramaturgy in “Hancock.” This misguided attempt to wring a novel twist on the superhero genre has a certain whiff of “The Last Action Hero” about it, with Will Smith playing an indestructible crime-buster in a pointedly real-world context. Although it will inevitably open very large, this odd and perplexing aspiring tentpole will provide a real test of Smith’s box office invincibility.

The central idea of Vy Vincent Ngo and Vince Gilligan’s script — of Smith’s John Hancock being an ornery, unwilling hero who escapes from his ordained role in life via booze and general cantankerousness — is amusing and plausible enough to sustain the first section of the film. What the writers and director Peter Berg do with the concept in the end, however, is nowhere near sufficiently thought out, and narrative illogic and missed opportunities plague the film increasingly as it cartwheels through its surprisingly brief running time.

When the world-famous Hancock reluctantly swings into action — he can fly at supersonic speed, lift any weight and is impervious to all weapons — his drunken recklessness invariably causes more damage than it’s worth. Although valuable to the police, Hancock has a bad name with the public for his destructiveness, impudence and all-around bad attitude; an adjunct to this is his foul language, which treads the very edge of PG-13 permissiveness and will no doubt catch many July 4 weekend kid-herding parents unhappily unaware.

As much in need of rehab as this week’s tabloid celebrity, the raggedly attired Hancock finds an eager savior in PR whiz Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman). Rescued from certain death by the rasty hero, Ray returns the favor by inviting him to dinner with wife Mary (Charlize Theron) and son Aaron (Jae Head) and announcing he’s going to remake Hancock’s image. The strongman’s first step will be to submit to rehab and anger-management training, along with some prison time (although Hancock resists wearing an actual superhero outfit because it’s too “homo”). What he shortly does to two tough-talking inmates in the pen crudely literalizes the taunt about sticking your head where the sun don’t shine.

Such vulgar goofiness is one thing in an Adam Sandler film, but doesn’t sit well in the rough-and-ready realism of Berg’s raw visuals, which grievously misapply hand-held jitteriness to material that demands more precise stylization.

The genre satire and numerous Will Smith moments, with the star throwing off the attitude-laden quips and looks auds expect from him, carry the first half without too much trouble, in anticipation of where the film will go from there.

Where it goes, unfortunately, is right down the tubes. All along, there’s something oddly hostile about Mary’s attitude toward Hancock, and at the 55-minute mark, a major revelation sends the story veering off into territory that feels unmapped even in the minds of the filmmakers. All the potential the premise seemed to offer is frittered away, mind-boggling gaps of logic come to the fore, and arbitrary plot devices serve to shortchange a story that could have gone in much more interesting directions.

Even in his derelict state, why would the presumably super-studly Hancock have no lady friends? Why would humiliated criminals ever think they could strike back at their nemesis? More broadly speaking, what about an invincible superhero who could take power into his own hands and become a self-appointed dictator who arbitrates on good and evil, sometimes to ill effect? Putting a character like Hancock in the recognizable modern world, rather than in a cartoonish context, creates all sorts of possibilities that are willfully ignored by the filmmakers, who instead have come up with a concoction that is both overwrought and severely undernourished.

That said, the effects are snazzy, even if they pass by quite quickly, and there’s enough going on to keep audiences watching, if not entirely happy. Smith, Theron and Bateman capably handle the main roles, but such is the skimpiness of the scenario that no further characters make any impact.… Expand

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Castiel_AngelSep 5, 2016

Hancock is a really good movie. Will Smith plays him really well. The whole concept of this guy who starts off as a total good for nothing jerk off and eventually becomes this really likable guy is just awesome.

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alejandro970Jul 11, 2021

Great power is supposed to entail great responsibility, isn't it? The idea of a drunken, careless and undisciplined superhero had a lot to say in self-defense, but it ends up being a vehicle for Will Smith to shine. At least it has one orGreat power is supposed to entail great responsibility, isn't it? The idea of a drunken, careless and undisciplined superhero had a lot to say in self-defense, but it ends up being a vehicle for Will Smith to shine. At least it has one or another detail that saves this movie from being a total waste.… Expand

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TrailesqueDec 9, 2016

This could have been an excellent movie. The concept of a Superman-like superhero on the skids is intriguing. There are cool special effects and fine performances by Smith and Theron, and some funny moments too. But the story goes awryThis could have been an excellent movie. The concept of a Superman-like superhero on the skids is intriguing. There are cool special effects and fine performances by Smith and Theron, and some funny moments too. But the story goes awry imo. In the first half we follow antihero Hancock as he seems to be on the road to redemption thru the support of a new best friend and his family. But in the second half, a hokey, mythical story moves in leading to an all-out, overblown Hollywood ending.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsMay 27, 2017

The acting is strong, the story isn't. At some points it seems like they forgot to tell more. We still don't know who he fully was. Also, the twist wasn't that great, but still adds to the story.

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CoreGamer1408Apr 18, 2023

Great up till the after Bank scene and then it kind of dips off. Then it focuses on to much melodrama and not enough hero stuff for my liking. That being said I still have a soft spot for Hancock. The likeable **** underdog.

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CTHReviewsMar 14, 2018

Hancock I feel was unjustly criticized because the trailers marketed it as a goofy superhero comedy when in reality, it takes dramatic turns to show the dark side of being the only being with superpowers. However, I feel like it balancesHancock I feel was unjustly criticized because the trailers marketed it as a goofy superhero comedy when in reality, it takes dramatic turns to show the dark side of being the only being with superpowers. However, I feel like it balances tones very evenly. The dramatic parts are very well done, and the comedic parts are hilarious.

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timpfelMay 5, 2018

First half is good then it turns into a mess. But still entertaining enough.

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jonslowJan 7, 2019

Enjoyable. Not good and not bad.Will Smith proves that he can personify any role that he takes

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DiptanshuApr 29, 2020

Underrated! Amazingly entertaining superhero flick! Great music,amazing acting,visuals CGI and action scenes were good the camera in and out was little over but blended with scenes amazing twist halfway through the movie.good to see theUnderrated! Amazingly entertaining superhero flick! Great music,amazing acting,visuals CGI and action scenes were good the camera in and out was little over but blended with scenes amazing twist halfway through the movie.good to see the a'hole to hero journey ending was little dramatic but good.Overall it's a Fun Entertaining superhero movie!… Expand

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TsukibluemoonMar 23, 2020

Podría haber sido más, pero para lo que es está bastante bien. Tengo muy buenos recuerdos de esta película.

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superrevMay 19, 2020

I really liked this film at the beginning, but in the end of the film the story begins to be a bit strange...
you must watch this film if you like super heroes films.
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Sosmooth1982Dec 24, 2022

I like this movie because it's different from your typical superhero character. He cracks me up to. They have some pretty cool fight scenes in this.

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geewahJan 21, 2021

The master of making overrated, dud movies, Will Smith, is at it again in this bland, unintentionally funny superhero flick.

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GiugiOct 2, 2022

A pretty cute movie about an unconventional superhero who makes disasters everywhere and strives to improve. On an entertainment level this film is very good for both the action and the funny parts even if sometimes it overruns a little.

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