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  • Actors: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman
  • Directors: Peter Berg
  • Writers: Vincent Ngo, Vince Gilligan
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Hindi, English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Dec 2008
  • Run Time: 88 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001494QG0
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 845 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Hancock turns the standard superhero movie inside-out. The titular character, played by Will Smith, can fly, has super strength and is invulnerable. But he's also a sloppy, arrogant alcoholic who causes millions of dollars in property damage whenever he bothers to fight crime. When he saves the life of a PR agent named Ray (Jason Bateman, Arrested Development), Ray decides to improve Hancock's image--starting by having Hancock surrender himself to the authorities and go to prison for his lawless behaviour. The idea is that once he's in prison, the crime rate will go up and people will start realising Hancock might be of value after all. This is only the first act of Hancock though--from there, the film takes several surprising turns that shouldn't be revealed. Hancock isn't a great movie, but it is an extremely entertaining one. The script, which holds together far better than most superhero movies, has a propulsive plot, good dialogue, some compassion for its characters, and even an actual idea or two. The spectacular action at least gestures towards obeying the laws of physics, which actually makes the special effects more vivid. The three leads (Smith, Bateman, and Charlize Theron as Ray's wife, Mary) deftly balance the movie's mixture of comedy, action, and drama. All in all, a smart subversive twist on a genre that all too often takes itself all too seriously. --Bret Fetzer

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A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favour with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Proceed with caution, 9 Dec 2008
By L. Furney (London) - See all my reviews
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Inventive and watchable, without ever really satisfying, Hancock is nearly a good film... yet never quite delivers despite its promising premise and quality cast. I was checking it out to see whether it was suitable to watch with a youth group and was very suprised to hear a whole host of expletives, including the f-word, in a 12-cert film.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Reasonable fun, but at a cost to see its star fail, 13 Oct 2009
By Stampy (England) - See all my reviews
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Alcoholic superhero Hancock (Smith) is offered a chance to redeem himself by an up and coming businessman, whose wife has a secret.

Superhero summer of 2008 was won by The Dark Knight, no question. In and amongst the Batmans, the Ironmans and the Hulks was a film made for profitability and to maintain the likable Smith summer Blockbuster saga, a film that is harmless fun and a film that tries but doesn't succeed in preaching. Hancock is bubblegum entertainment with that extra zest and surprise to make it likable.

Starting with the positives that multi million smash has a great selection of a cast that add the drama and point to the plot. Charlize Thereon adds a necessity to the romantic side with an unexpected twist and turn performance with a juicy underlining secret and vibe that every scene with her in gives the plot a much needed boost. Jason Bateman is sharp enough for the stereotyped content husband and ambitious but not determined enough convention guy. The business idea is actually laughable.

The big positive is that this film is told and shot with entertainment intention and baring in mind it is an action fantasy you don't want to take it too seriously. There is plenty of moments to enjoy including a whale in the sea, a mid air superhero fight and one of the most awful attempts at bank robbery you will ever see on screen.

To the negatives and with a heavy weight on my shoulders with this terrible burden, it has to be the central star. From the Fresh Prince to Independence Day Will Smith has brought us effortless comedy and zest with a new approach to humour styling, so where is it here? The grumpy voice, the slumped shoulders the effortless attempt to be funny.

And the repetition is dreadful, with the key example at the "good job" moments. And whilst this isn't labelled as a comedy there are moments when it should be funny for Big Will. This effortless portrayal at a superhero makes me sad as from a young age I grew up watching his films, and it does sicken me to write this.

Before all the blame gets shunted on the star it is significant to recall that he isn't a scriptwriter, so a large portion must be down to the plot. From flying through the air to a reinvented Superman theme to one of the world's worst reasons for superpowers the scripting is as dizzy as Hancock in the morning. It is never grounded, there are too many clauses and rules and regulations. Why can't it be as simple as get bitten and now you're a spider? This whole background base of Hancock whilst initially intriguing finds itself lost in clauses too deep to claw its way back, with an unbelievably cheesy ending.

The alcoholism isn't as serious as it should be but as before this is built for enjoyment and Peter Berg blends action and fantasy well enough with some well directed fights and whilst Smith and the plot could be better, this is still reasonable fun.

6.10
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A superhero movie that's a break from the norm!, 5 Feb 2009
By Richard Jagdhar "radolphin entertainment" (London, England) - See all my reviews
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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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Hancock
I was in two minds about buying the Hancock DVD as there was a lot of lack lustre reviews about this film, however I took the plunge and was very pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published 26 days ago by HardToPlease

4.0 out of 5 stars Good movie - not sure why it got so slated
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Published 2 months ago by V. Nicholl

2.0 out of 5 stars I'm still laughing
Hahahahaha. I'm laughing because whenever this movie is mentioned my darling wife starts to rant about how bad it was!!!!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Haigh

1.0 out of 5 stars rapper's schlock
more proof that the highly overated will smith can not act and should stick to making rap songs and more seasons of the prince of bell air only. Read more
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Published 4 months ago by C. Lang

5.0 out of 5 stars hancock dvd
excellent comedy but then will smith is good at most things he is in,loved it.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. S. J. Thurland

5.0 out of 5 stars Hugely enjoyable
I really enjoyed this movie.
It's warm, funny and exciting. The effects are ok, the plot is adequate, it's just a super hero movie, no more or less. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Guy Incognito

5.0 out of 5 stars I was expecting much less....
....after all the bad reviews here at amazon.com!

I seriously don't know what all these critics' problem is? Read more
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Quite nice for a chilling relaxing mood
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