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Hancock Fun Movie, but Leaves You Wanting More

This weekend I saw the movie Hancock. I’m a Will Smith fan, have seen, and like most of his films. Most of the reviews for the film indicated it was mediocre at best. The reviews didn’t detour me, because I had faith in the cast Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.

The premise for the film is brilliant, an anti superhero reluctant to use his powers for good. Will Smith is Hancock an alcoholic who spends his days drunk and nights past out on the streets and in between he performs heroic albeit destructive acts. Citizens of the world grow tired of him and despite his powers; they’d rather see him go away. He’s cost the city thousands of dollars in damages during his acts of “heroics.” A down and out Ray, an image consultant, played by Jason Bateman offers to help Hancock with his image, which is when the movie picks up.

The problem I have with the film is its quick explanation of where Hancock comes from and what he is exactly. There is a twist I won’t divulge, but once it’s revealed in the film you want to know more but unfortunately, more isn’t revealed.

Academy Award winner Charlize Theron is underused in the film. Her character is one that could have been expanded upon.

There are good effects, some funny parts. Will Smith and Jason Bateman are both great comedic actors. I found the movie to be entertaining and Jason Bateman does a great job. In a year of Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and Batman, it’s a fun creative switch to see a different kind of superhero. I just wish there was more. After the film, I still wanted to know more about Hancock. The film is 92 minutes long; another 10-15 minutes could have expanded on Hancock’s real identity.

By: vondam
Published: 07/06/08


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6 Posted Comments:

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@ 3:52 pm 08/08/08 by Jon Stall
The part they lost me on the most was the ending... Because I hate adultery in movies and I thought that they would end up together. But they pulled it off in the end... I thought it was a good movie, worth watching.
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@ 7:28 pm 08/19/08 by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
I really enjoyed this film. My favorite movie of his is still "The Pursuit of Happyness", but this one was pretty good. Nice job on this article. Check mine out if you have time.
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@ 11:02 am 08/21/08 by Willow Sidhe
I've heard mixed reviews of this but I love Will Smith and you've piqued my interest so now I've got to see the movie. Good job on the review.
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@ 4:59 pm 08/21/08 by Nax05
Can't wait to see this film once it comes out on DVD and rental. Haven't seen it just yet.
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@ 6:16 am 08/27/08 by littlepinoy
I love Will Smith's movies! They're funny.
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@ 8:19 am 08/27/08 by Ette_Rual
i too have yet to see the movie. but my sister said that this film is way better than meet the zohan. the two movies were shown almost simultaneously where i live.
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