Film review: Hancock

Tagline

There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there’s...

plot

With Iron Man, Spider-man, and Hulk trying to take care of business elsewhere, who is going to be brave enough to take care of Los Angeles? That’s where drunken bastard Hancock steps in. He’s not your ordinary hero. Better yet, he doesn’t really seem to care how he gets the job done. And the citizens don’t appear to want him to stick around either. Wherever Hancock flies off to, destruction is sure to be left behind. And it’s not getting any better.

The city is finished with Hancock and his ways. If that’s what kind of hero will come to their rescue, then better to not have one. Time for him to pay for all the damages or go straight to jail for all he did. Forget the fact he actually did help... Even if it was non-traditional. Ray Embrey, a public relations executive, is one day saved by the unconventional hero and makes it his mission to help straighten him out. Can he succeed? Are there more like Hancock? Will Los Angeles welcome him back with open arms?

Acting

Will Smith is Hancock, the wayward hero who could care less what people think. He was funny and he was perfect for the role. He even had the physique. Jason Bateman, playing as Ray Embrey, was great as the supporting actor. He had his own sense of humour to add to the mix. And we can’t forget the beautiful and talented Charlize Theron, portraying Ray’s wife Mary, who has a few surprises up her own sleeve for Hancock. I have no complaints with the choice of cast for this film. Great actors with well written parts to play.

Verdict: Funny, sad, and with a dash of action. This movie had more to it then first meets your eye during the preview on television for it. I was pleasantly surprised with how good it was and would love to see it again. But when it comes out on DVD.

Jess