- Directors: Peter Berg
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (148 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005W20PU6
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As superhero movies go, this is definitely a break from the norm. Will Smith plays a down-and-out superhero, slumming his way through life knocking back a bottle of alcohol. His life is meaningless, self-centred and he's hated by pretty much everyone. He leaves a trail of destruction in his wake, and even when tries to do the right thing, he's confronted with his own inabilities and verbal abuse from the world around. In short he's pretty close to a homeless drunk with some extraordinary powers.
However, all that changes when he inadvertently saves Ray (Jason Bateman) from a car accident and then becomes Ray's pet project in a publicity campaign to make the world a better place. Ray's wife Mary (Charlie Theron) finds out first hand what it's like to know a superhero when her husband invites Hancock around for dinner, and a spark between them ignites. As Hancock works with Ray on a rehabilitation plan to better himself as a person, there are some great comedy moments that are full of action and some first rate special effects.
Overall, this is a spin on the good and moral superhero stories, showing a less than perfect hero looking for guidance. It's fun, fast and full of action, and great watching.
My only negative comment with this movie is I didn't particularly like the coincidental and god-like plot near the end of the film, where I thought the story got too far stretched. Apart from that, it's a fun movie that looks good and worth watching if you like superhero flicks.
However, all that changes when he inadvertently saves Ray (Jason Bateman) from a car accident and then becomes Ray's pet project in a publicity campaign to make the world a better place. Ray's wife Mary (Charlie Theron) finds out first hand what it's like to know a superhero when her husband invites Hancock around for dinner, and a spark between them ignites. As Hancock works with Ray on a rehabilitation plan to better himself as a person, there are some great comedy moments that are full of action and some first rate special effects.
Overall, this is a spin on the good and moral superhero stories, showing a less than perfect hero looking for guidance. It's fun, fast and full of action, and great watching.
My only negative comment with this movie is I didn't particularly like the coincidental and god-like plot near the end of the film, where I thought the story got too far stretched. Apart from that, it's a fun movie that looks good and worth watching if you like superhero flicks.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I cannot understand why this was not much more successful.
This is another hugely entertaining turn from Will Smith, in a role which, while it's not exactly Shakespeare, gives a much better range of aspects to the character than in most "Superhero" movies.
In fact, there are kind of two films here, cleverly interwoven, that link Hancock's development from the unpleasant drunk to a future as a loved superhero, and then deliciously weaves in his background. Some teriffic lines "What kind of a b****** must I have been......",is very telling in its way, and at the end, how he saves, well, I won't spoil it, but the act befits a character that has developed hugely since the start of the movie.
The extra story bits in the special edition fill in some holes and add a little, notably the scenes about sex which will be familiar to anyone who's read Larry Niven's gem "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex".
Nicely cynical, emotion manipulating, and above all a damned good watch. My only bug is that I can't transfer the included DIVX version to my MP3 player as it's coded.
Time well spent.
This is another hugely entertaining turn from Will Smith, in a role which, while it's not exactly Shakespeare, gives a much better range of aspects to the character than in most "Superhero" movies.
In fact, there are kind of two films here, cleverly interwoven, that link Hancock's development from the unpleasant drunk to a future as a loved superhero, and then deliciously weaves in his background. Some teriffic lines "What kind of a b****** must I have been......",is very telling in its way, and at the end, how he saves, well, I won't spoil it, but the act befits a character that has developed hugely since the start of the movie.
The extra story bits in the special edition fill in some holes and add a little, notably the scenes about sex which will be familiar to anyone who's read Larry Niven's gem "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex".
Nicely cynical, emotion manipulating, and above all a damned good watch. My only bug is that I can't transfer the included DIVX version to my MP3 player as it's coded.
Time well spent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By klunked
Format:DVD
This one was a surprise - I love Will Smith and in this a completely different part. Another keeps you guessing film with a surprising ending. Romance, excitement and humour, what more could you want.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Fab film, I recommend it to anyone who likes action films with a bit of comedy mixed in. It has a good storyline too.
Published 1 month ago by Mr T Organ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Great film, funny if a bit twisted! Will Smith is great as a drunk super hero. A really good twist on the super hero film!
Published 1 month ago by Freebee
5.0 out of 5 stars
I like this DVD was funny with will smith in it
this DVD is cool i like it because will smith is in it and hes funny and a good actor.. i could watch this dvd over and over again.
Published 2 months ago by paul
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Great service
Ordered as Xmas presents, came quickly great service as always, well packed. Happy with purchase no problems ever so far.
Published 3 months ago by Pleased parent
4.0 out of 5 stars
ok
ok film not wills best but still watchable .... .. . .. . .. .. .... .. .. . .... .. .. .
Published 4 months ago by psop
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hancock Blu-ray
Package arrived within 3 days of ordering. The only quibble was that the slip case was slightly battered and the original price sticker was still attached and could not be removed... Read more
Published 6 months ago by DJ Ilott
4.0 out of 5 stars
Will Smith = Superman
Will Smith in this video he is a superhero like Superman^^
He flys, he lifts heavy things up. Read more
He flys, he lifts heavy things up. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. L. C. Emmott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Will Smith
Like all Will Smith films this one is just as excellent as the rest. This film is funny, romantic and full of action. Its brilliant!
Published 10 months ago by Bruie
5.0 out of 5 stars
"..FRESH PRINCE IN THE AIR.."
Will smith has made so many great films in his time and Hancock is without doubt one of them, a really good story with some fantastic characters, it makes a change from your other... Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Drury
5.0 out of 5 stars
psp film
Brilliant film to watch if you love Will Smith. Works really well on psp the quality is good, can take it anywhere.
Published 13 months ago by Ms. J. K. Male
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