Hancock [2008] | ![Hancock [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517P2yeFSyL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Peter Berg
Actors: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: £19.99
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 17
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 88 Minutes
EAN: 5035822715233
ASIN: B001494QG0
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 1, 2008 (In 9 Days)
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Amazon.co.uk 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
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 RIP OFF !!! November 19, 2008
Dean C. Farrar
ok bascily hollywoods makeing all these ironman,the hulk,hellboy etc etc comic book hero films
so they go i no lets get a famous actor to make up a complete random pointless hero and make are own super hero
so they created Hancock its just so dumb
they just wanted some limelight in the time of the super hero films
hancock sucks
ether that or they wanted a black super hero
if they did want a black super hero they should of made another spawn film
 Not your standard superhero movie November 18, 2008
chuckles (Netherlands)
I had no idea what to expect from this movie, but the trailers looked interesting. This movie is an interesting angle, making a superhero with all too human floors. What you should not expect is a Marvel or DC comics movie, probably much more of an all American feelgood movie. Will Smith gives a good performance as our misguided superhero with a good supporting cast and good effects, makes for a nice easy watching movie.
 Starts well, goes downhill fast November 4, 2008
Chris Wood (UK)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This has some funny bits & good scenes near the start but it starts tripping over itself and messing everything up. Not recommended.
It's average, nothing more or less October 5, 2008
Polly on film (London, UK)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
One star and five star reviews for this film should be laughed at, as you will many great moments in the first half of this film.
At some point the laughs had to run out, there is only so much script in an alcoholic super hero.
When that happens and the plot twist occurs, which many will see coming, you've just got to enjoy looking at the tunning Charlize Theron and patiently await the end of the film.
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