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Though it begins with promise, Hancock suffers from a flimsy narrative and poor execution.
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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…
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.
Peter Bradshaw
The strain of messianism in Will Smith movies is becoming ever more pronounced. Oct 18, 2008 | Rating: C | Full Review…
The strain of messianism in Will Smith movies is becoming ever more pronounced.
Peter Rainer
Train wrecks are intrinsically spectacular, and Will Smith's new movie offers a doozy. Two of them, in fact. Oct 18, 2008 | Full Review…
Train wrecks are intrinsically spectacular, and Will Smith's new movie offers a doozy. Two of them, in fact.
Tom Charity
It's definitely a mish-mash, but really good performances. Jul 14, 2008
It's definitely a mish-mash, but really good performances.
Richard Roeper
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…
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.
Amy Nicholson
A peculiar and occasionally charming poke in the ribs of the superman myth. Jul 3, 2008
A peculiar and occasionally charming poke in the ribs of the superman myth.
Ella Taylor
Some melodrama and a superwoman later, it loses steam. Jan 30, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Some melodrama and a superwoman later, it loses steam.
Namrata Joshi
Bateman, whose name is usually mud when it comes to appearing in good movies, brings out the best in Smith the actor and the action becomes surprisingly fresh and funny. Nov 3, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Bateman, whose name is usually mud when it comes to appearing in good movies, brings out the best in Smith the actor and the action becomes surprisingly fresh and funny.
Kaleem Aftab
Shots suddenly angled from the upper-right-hand-corner kitchen cupboard for no discernible reason. Tone shifts from "Ha-ha-ha, that Jason Bateman sure is amusing," to "Oh, my God, can anyone stop the bleeding?!?" Oct 25, 2018 | Full Review…
Shots suddenly angled from the upper-right-hand-corner kitchen cupboard for no discernible reason. Tone shifts from "Ha-ha-ha, that Jason Bateman sure is amusing," to "Oh, my God, can anyone stop the bleeding?!?"
Eileen Jones
[At first] Hancock is great fun, quirky and hilarious... Smith especially proves every minute why he's become the best in Hollywood. Then the movie takes an odd turn and goes into a whole other story, with different -- and deeper, I guess -- meanings. Aug 25, 2018 | Full Review…
[At first] Hancock is great fun, quirky and hilarious... Smith especially proves every minute why he's become the best in Hollywood. Then the movie takes an odd turn and goes into a whole other story, with different -- and deeper, I guess -- meanings.
Marcianne Miller
... the tape is an excellent way to have fun, without question. [Full review in Spanish] Mar 20, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
... the tape is an excellent way to have fun, without question. [Full review in Spanish]
Laura Hiros
Hancock is funny and pretty fresh but finally gives up on idiosyncrasy, leaving you nothing much to discover. Mar 6, 2015 | Full Review…
Hancock is funny and pretty fresh but finally gives up on idiosyncrasy, leaving you nothing much to discover.
Stuart Klawans
Super Reviewer
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
Hancock is an interesting type of superhero film, a new type of superhero film. This film is better than what most critics have claimed it to be. Directed by Peter Berg, Hancock is a great action drama comedy that surrounds a superhero that's hard drinking and is shy to the public eye. Hancock is a fun action film that has a good cast of actors. Will Smith delivers his best performance since Pursuit of Happyness. I felt that the film had a great story that had just the right amount of elements to really make it stand out amount the various superhero films. The film is very entertaining from start to finish, despite its minor flaws, this is a must see film for anyone that loves a superhero flick. With a cast like this, Hancock deliver top notch thrills from start to finish. There are things that could have been improved upon, but as a whole, this is a film that delivered something refreshing in the superhero genre. There are things that could have been done better, but as a whole, this film is a well done action flick with good comedic elements and drama. The effective cast make this film work well, and it's a film that is lots of fun. I felt that Hancock was underrated, and though far from perfect, it definitely is a film worth watching. Peter Berg has directed a great action flick and the good cast make this film succeed. Expect a different film with this one, and it's a welcomed breath of fresh air as well. Hancock is a flawed, but very enjoyable film, one that should appeal to super hero buffs everywhere.
I had somewhat low expectations going in but Will Smith again proved to me he can carry a movie with his acting and charm. He has come a long way from Fresh Prince of Bel Air. A good movie with good laughs good action.
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