Hancock

2008

Hancock

Critics Consensus

Though it begins with promise, Hancock suffers from a flimsy narrative and poor execution.

41%

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Total Count: 223

59%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 556,965
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Movie Info

A hard-drinking lush finds himself thrust into superhero mode in director Peter Berg's unconventional look at the private life of a crime-fighter. Will Smith stars as the embittered do-gooder whose lifestyle is more akin to a rock star than a role model, and who has grown as disillusioned with his once-admiring public as they have of him. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Cast

Will Smith
as John Hancock
Charlize Theron
as Mary Embrey
Jason Bateman
as Ray Embrey
Eddie Marsan
as Red
Johnny Galecki
as Jeremy
Jae Head
as Aaron Embrey
David Mattey
as Man Mountain
Maetrix Fitten
as Matrix
Hayley Marie Norman
as Hottie
Dorothy Cecchi
as Woman in Dive Bar
Michelle Lemon
as Girl at Bus Bench
Akiva Goldsman
as Executive #1
Michael Mann
as Executive #2
Brad Leland
as Executive #3
Trieu Tran
as Executive #4
Darrell Foster
as Police Sergeant
Liz Wicker
as Female Cop
Taylor Gilbert
as Female Hostage
Caroll Tohme
as Clapping Guy
Barbara Ali
as Woman Under Ray's Car
Ryan Radis
as Rail Crossing Crowd Member #1
Elizabeth Dennehy
as Rail Crossing Crowd Member #2
Darren Dowler
as Rail Crossing Crowd Member #3
John Frazier
as Train Engineer
Daeg Faerch
as Michel
Matthew King
as Neighborhood Kid
Matt King
as Neighborhood Kid #1
Martin Magdaleno
as Neighborhood Kid #2
Ronald W. Howard
as Man on Street
Gregg L. Daniel
as Police Chief
Nancy Grace
as Herself
Atticus Shaffer
as Boy at Bus Bench
Aaron Henderson
as Ice Cream Truck Patron #1
Huy Nguyen
as Ice Cream Truck Patron #2
Mary-Jessica Pitts
as Ice Cream Truck Patron #3
Kalee St. Clair
as Ice Cream Truck Patron #4
Donald Gibb
as Convict #1
Ralph Richeson
as Convict #2
Allan Havey
as Convict #3
Tim Brennen
as Convict #4
Timothy Brennen
as Convict
Anthony Ledesma
as Convict #5
Steven Pierce
as Convict #6
Dominic Prampin
as Convict #7
Daniel Quinn
as Convict #8
Mars Crain
as Convict #9
Jack Axelrod
as Convict #10
Eddie J. Fernandez
as Convict #11
Martin Klebba
as Convict #12
Richard W. Gallegos
as Angry Man #1
Marc Geschwind
as Angry Man #2
Rob Maron
as Angry Man #3
Aisha Jau
as Sunglass Woman
Pritam Singh
as Sikh
Cher Calvin
as Reporter
Bill McMullen
as Valet
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Critic Reviews for Hancock

All Critics (223) | Top Critics (49)

  • It becomes an entirely different film, one not really premised on the bad-superhero comedy idea, and the film is then oddly without a sense of humour, and its vague interest in satire vanishes completely.

    Oct 18, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Peter Bradshaw

    Guardian
    Top Critic

  • The strain of messianism in Will Smith movies is becoming ever more pronounced.

    Oct 18, 2008 | Rating: C | Full Review…

    Peter Rainer

    Christian Science Monitor
    Top Critic

  • Train wrecks are intrinsically spectacular, and Will Smith's new movie offers a doozy. Two of them, in fact.

    Oct 18, 2008 | Full Review…

    Tom Charity

    CNN.com
    Top Critic

  • It's definitely a mish-mash, but really good performances.

    Jul 14, 2008

    Richard Roeper

    Ebert & Roeper
    Top Critic

  • The dynamic between the sullen Smith and sincere Bateman may be the best thing in the Peter Berg's movie, but it's a tough call because the whole popcorn fest is flat-out fantastic.

    Jul 4, 2008 | Rating: A | Full Review…

    Amy Nicholson

    I.E. Weekly
    Top Critic

  • A peculiar and occasionally charming poke in the ribs of the superman myth.

    Jul 3, 2008

    Ella Taylor

    L.A. Weekly
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Hancock

  • Feb 02, 2016
    A satirical superhero comedy that bears terrible acting from the entire cast and flimsy plot, extremely disappointed at Charlize Theron. There's nothing to be praised about a pretentious film cashing in on the teenage audience.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • May 06, 2013
    A superhero movie that lacks its potential form of "super". Hancock is a predictable film that has the spark but doesn't have the fire. No doubt, Will Smith, as well as the special effects, is outstanding in every way, but the film's familiar storyline and lackluster twists is just as a bummer and mess as the protagonist himself. 3/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Oct 25, 2012
    I didn't love it nor did I hate it, but the film really suffers from poor pacing and a laggy plot.
    Jason 123 D Super Reviewer
  • Sep 10, 2012
    Seems to be alright until the Gemini powers storyline kicks in. Honestly, it just makes this movie weird.
    Mace R Super Reviewer
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