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Play trailer 1:33 Poster for Hancock PG-13 Released Jul 2, 2008 1h 32m Action Comedy Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A scruffy superhero named Hancock (Will Smith) protects the citizens of Los Angeles but leaves horrendous collateral damage in the wake of every well-intentioned feat. That's OK with Hancock; he doesn't care what people think and is just as likely to be found dozing on a park bench as saving a damsel in distress. However, after saving the life of a PR executive (Jason Bateman) and meeting the man's beautiful wife (Charlize Theron), he realizes that he may have a sensitive side after all.
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Though it begins with promise, Hancock suffers from a flimsy narrative and poor execution.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook Some melodrama and a superwoman later, it loses steam. Rated: 2/4 Jan 30, 2019 Full Review Ben Kenigsberg Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 16, 2011 Full Review Dave Calhoun Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 16, 2011 Full Review Akos Peterbencze The Screen Even though toned and watered down heavily, Hancock’s first hour (the uncut version) still conveys most of the character’s core, and the struggles he faces as a barely tolerated superhero in the streets of Los Angeles. Aug 20, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins It's the lack of real, substantial solutions for an outlandish fantasy tale that prevents this film from being as extraordinary as Hancock himself. Rated: 6/10 Nov 28, 2020 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Silly? Sure. However, when Smith's not trying to win Oscars he's practically perfected the art of selling silliness at the box-office. Rated: 1.5/4.0 Sep 10, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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TROY S Hancock is funny and pretty fresh but finally gives up on idiosyncrasy, leaving you nothing much to discover. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review John C Will Smith made 'Hancock' in 2008, roughly at the same time when Disney's 'Marvel Shared Universe' began its unprecedented rise to global domination. Superhero movies were still a bit hit and miss, especially ones aimed at adults. Here, everyone's most charming actor plays - effectively - Superman (or at least a superhero of very similar powers), only darker (and drunk!). Apparently, the script went through numerous re-writes to actually get it down to the PG13 rating as it was meant to be R rated. And it shows. It's definitely not a bad film. In fact, it's pretty good. However, not only was it made while superhero movies weren't as mega popular as they are today, but the prospect of a more 'adult-themed' superhero movie was just about as far off as possible (how that would one day change with 'Deadpool' and 'Logan!'). You don't have to be a fan of Will Smith to appreciate this 'darker' take on the genre. It poses the question would the general populous really put up with someone so strong that they can basically do whatever they want without the consequences that the rest of us have to face? Not only that, but someone who causes rampant destruction - even in the name of 'good.' Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron are the main two other stars attached the project and I'm pleased to say that they're not just there to lend their names, but their characters do have significant parts to play in the overall story and make a distraction from this being a Will Smith stand-alone film only. I guess one thing that hasn't held up so well over the years is the CGI used to show Hancock flying around the city (and trashing it!). It all looks very much like it was rendered for a home console and then Will Smith superimposed over the top of it. 'The Avengers' and pretty much any other film that has used mass destruction of a city since 2008 has done these kind of effects better. The other major problem with the film is that it doesn't really have an antagonist. I guess Hancock wrestling the demons of being cursed with these sorts of powers seemed to be enough for the film-makers. It's not a long film (a modest hour and a half) and it felt like the writers suddenly thought that these plot themes might actually not be enough and attempted to throw in a villain at about the hour mark. This doesn't really add that much and probably could have been taken out all together if they didn't feel confident enough to expand this aspect to be an ongoing part of the story. However, those are a couple of minor gripes. Will Smith is as awesome as ever (as are Bateman and Theron - seems unfair to leave them out!) and if you like superhero movies then you should definitely watch this one. It's not as dark and adult as 'Logan' or 'Deadpool,' yet it's certainly not as 'family friendly' as Disney's MCU, but it's still fun. Enjoy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/06/24 Full Review Max W Hancock's first half is very entertaining, but unfortunately, the script starts to fall apart in the second half, charging ahead like an unfiltered brainstorming session. Nevertheless, Will Smith's personal charm and the superhero-level action scenes, which appeared even before Man of Steel, cannot be denied. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Narciso R Only enjoy half of the movie. NRJ. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/04/24 Full Review Idan Charles L It's an ok superhero movie I guess. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/02/24 Full Review Josiah R theres nothing wrong with this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A scruffy superhero named Hancock (Will Smith) protects the citizens of Los Angeles but leaves horrendous collateral damage in the wake of every well-intentioned feat. That's OK with Hancock; he doesn't care what people think and is just as likely to be found dozing on a park bench as saving a damsel in distress. However, after saving the life of a PR executive (Jason Bateman) and meeting the man's beautiful wife (Charlize Theron), he realizes that he may have a sensitive side after all.
Director
Peter Berg
Producer
Akiva Goldsman, Michael Mann, Will Smith, James Lassiter
Screenwriter
Vy Vincent Ngo, Vince Gilligan
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Blue Light, Overbrook Entertainment, Weed Road Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence)
Genre
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$227.9M
Runtime
1h 32m
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