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Hancock (2008) 6.5
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6.5/10 from 197,681 users
Metascore: 49/100
Reviews: 573 user | 309 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image. Director:Peter Berg |
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Cast
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| Will Smith | ... | ||
| Charlize Theron | ... | ||
| Jason Bateman | ... | ||
| Jae Head | ... | ||
| Eddie Marsan | ... | ||
| David Mattey | ... | ||
| Maetrix Fitten | ... | ||
| Thomas Lennon | ... | ||
| Johnny Galecki | ... | ||
| Hayley Marie Norman | ... | ||
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Dorothy Cecchi | ... | |
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Michelle Lemon | ... | |
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The powerful superhero John Hancock has become a joke because of his alcoholism and clumsiness. He has also become the most hated man in Los Angeles. Though he has saved many lives, he also destroyed a lot of property, costing the city millions every time he goes into action. When he saves the life of PR expert Ray Embrey from an oncoming train, the executive is thankful and believes he can restore Hancock's image as a true superhero. He brings the anti-hero home for dinner and introduces him to his son Aaron, a big fan, and to his wife, Mary. But for some mysterious reason Mary doesn't want Hancock anywhere near her or her family. Written by Rob Marshall, Chicago, IL
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superhero | public relations | reference to youtube | ice cream truck | tough guy |Taglines:
Bad Behaviour. Bad Attitude. Real Hero. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
2 July 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
John Hancock See more »Box Office
Budget:
$150,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£9,589,095 (UK) (4 July 2008)Gross:
$227,946,274 (USA) (5 September 2008)Company Credits
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Police Officer: All units. All units. Code 3 pursuit of 2-11 white SUV heading east on Alameda service road. Suspects: three Asian males. Request back-up immediately. Be advised. Shots fired. Shots fired.
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Written by Huey P. Meaux
Performed by Freddy Fender
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Trivia
When Mary gets ready for bed, she is wearing a Macalester College (St. Paul, Minnesota) T-shirt, from director, Peter Berg's alma mater. See more »Goofs
The size of the rolling pin Hancock uses to bash Mary over the head with changes length between the counter top and striking range. In fact, the rolling pin seems to grow when Hancock holding it. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Police Officer: All units. All units. Code 3 pursuit of 2-11 white SUV heading east on Alameda service road. Suspects: three Asian males. Request back-up immediately. Be advised. Shots fired. Shots fired.
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Crazy Credits
A scene after the credits start to roll. See more »Soundtracks
"Wasted Days And Wasted Nights"Written by Huey P. Meaux
Performed by Freddy Fender
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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I was lucky enough to go to a pre-screening of Hancock last night and I really enjoyed it. 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.