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Hancock [Blu-ray] [2008]
from Sony Pictures Home Ent. UK
starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman
directed by Peter Berg

Features:

• PAL

Editorial Review:

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

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

• I really enjoyed this!
  I completely diasagree with the first two reviewers as well. I went to see this when it was out in the cinema (small local cinema - who only intended to show it for one night) - the place was sold out and they ended up putting it on for weeks instead.
  I thought this movie was very cleverly done, Will Smith portrayed the character very well, and the tongue in cheek approach used here worked very well. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and was frequently laughing out loud.
  I didn't know what to expect... more info

• One of his best movies in recent years...
  I completely disagree with the other 2 reviewers... this movie was by far one of Will Smith's better movies in recent years.. he hasnt produced many.. whereas I-Robot for example - it was similar to other movies... but hancock was good because Will Smith played a role that he was good at... comedy...

• Poor
  I completely agree with the previous reviewer. Great effects do not make a great movie.

• Absolute Rubbish
  This has to be one of the poorest films that Will Smith has made in a long time. Yes the special effects are 1st class and the story is different, i.e. Super hero is a down and out drunk but is "remodelled" as to how a True super hero should act and perform for the public.
  Save your £15.98 and rent it.

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