“Hancock” is a good character story and Will Smith perfects his "pissed off" look. Although, I think the film was marketed incorrectly, which is where most of the disappointment is coming from, it’s a good movie and definitely worth seeing on the big screen.
Pros:
- A twist you are not expecting (again, I love when movie makers do this! The trailers, marketing, interviews, etc., none of them even HINT at the twist - YES!).
- Jason Bateman – enough said.
- A great transformation of Smith’s “Hancock” – you see Hancock's realization of how making himself a better person can benefit society but you also see his stubbornness of not wanting to change (who wants to change, ya know?!).
- We see the social pressures of what it means to be a “super hero.”
Cons:
- The story of an ideal super hero turning a leaf to better the world is enough. The movie looses it I think when they start to incorporate a hurried and convoluted back story. It messes up the rhythm (although worst things have happened to a movie).
- I agree with critic Brian Chen, “The movie's best as a comedy and worst when it tries to get serious.” So true!
Unique Qualities:
- A really compelling story at heart, but maybe a two-parter instead of smooshing it all together.
- Smith is terrific as always, Bateman is tremendous as always, and Theron is excellent as always (well I guess that’s really unique – but it’s a great cast, a good mix of talent all in one film).
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So may the prayers, tranquilizers and JD be with you and see you next time.
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