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Hancock (2008) -- This is the second theatrical trailer for Hancock, directed by Peter Berg.
Hancock (2008) -- Clip: Hancock's Background
Hancock (2008) -- Will Smith plays the title role in "Hancock," a new action film about of an edgy, conflicted, sarcastic and misunderstood superhero. Smith talks about his character's weaknesses and bionic strengths.
Hancock (2008) -- Hancock Trailer
Hancock (2008) -- A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image.

Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   82,934 votes
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Director:
Peter Berg
Writers (WGA):
Vincent Ngo (written by) and
Vince Gilligan (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
2 July 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Comedy | Crime | Fantasy more
Tagline:
There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's... more
Plot:
A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 7 nominations more
User Comments:
Not your typical "superhero" movie, but still good more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Hidden from Earth (Philippines: English title) (review title)
John Hancock (USA) (working title)
Tonight, He Comes (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language.
Runtime:
92 min | USA:102 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Japanese
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | UK:12A | Australia:M | Ireland:12A | Hong Kong:IIA | Finland:K-13 | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Germany:12 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Norway:15 | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (edited for re-rating) (certificate #43295) | USA:R (original rating) | Portugal:M/12 | Netherlands:12 | Brazil:12 | Sweden:15 | Argentina:13 | Chile:Y7 | New Zealand:M | Denmark:11 | Peru:14 | Canada:PG | Iceland:12 | Iceland:16 (DVD rating)

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Trivia:
Peter Berg was quoted that he did this movie for the sake of his young son. While editing The Kingdom (2007), his son's frequent visits in the editing room prompted him to make a comic-book style movie. At that time the script of the film surfaced around for so long and with no director attached, so he jumped at the chance. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The liquor store robber must have a super-human trigger finger to fire off multiple shots before Hancock got him with the candy bar. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Police Officer: All units. All units. Code 3 pursuit of 2-11 white SUV heading east on Alameda service road. Suspects: three Asian males. Request back-up immediately. Be advised. Shots fired. Shots fired.
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Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Steve Carell/Usher (#33.12)" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Colors more

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280 out of 414 people found the following comment useful:-
Not your typical "superhero" movie, but still good, 1 July 2008
7/10
Author: KoondoggSaints from Brazil, Indiana

I was lucky enough to go to a pre-screening of Hancock last night and I really enjoyed it. I don't understand all of the criticism this movie is receiving. Everyone take a second and realize this is not a Marvel or DC comic book superhero movie. Now think about that again. It is a different story entirely and has some very unique elements.

Hancock isn't action packed. It doesn't have a Superhero vs. Supervillan plot. I would probably describe it as a character study of the superhero. I think this movie does a better job of addressing some of the issues (and vices) a superhero probably would have if they existed today. The biggest conflict in the movie is within Will Smith's character's attitude, not necessarily good vs. evil.

I think much of the criticism I have read about is motivated by expectations that were not met, which isn't fair at all. If you watch Hancock with only the expectation of being entertained, you will leave happy. Its a good movie, don't jump on the bandwagon of not liking it just because you can. Give it a chance and take it for what it is, a July 4th action/comedy.

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