Now I realize that the critics are panning Hancock (except Roger Ebert, who I almost always agree with). But I really enjoyed it. I loved the blend of comedy and tragedy. The movie is off-beat and has a lot of depth. It does a good job of addressing more current issues about race in this country (i.e. black superstars who are loathed for their private behavior, hang-ups about interracial love) Even when the plot gets a little shaky, Smith's performance helps to keep Hancock afloat. Absolutely worth seeing.
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I will have to regretfully disagree with you on a few points. While the first half of the movie was somewhat more upbeat and humorous, that humor died quite quickly during the second half. The transition of the movie from a typical summer popcorn munching action movie to an examination into the torn psyche of an immortal soul and star-crossed lovers was made a little too apparent for my taste. I would have preferred a little more levity in the exposition of Smith and Theron's characters, instead of just a quick wrap-up regarding their past and their future. Plus, the predictability of the ending was a little too obvious. Though I am a huge fan of both Will Smith and Charlize Theron, I was a little let down by this one.
2 stars out of 5.
*WARNING: SPOILER ALERT AHEAD*
I will have to regretfully disagree with you on a few points. While the first half of the movie was somewhat more upbeat and humorous, that humor died quite quickly during the second half. The transition of the movie from a typical summer popcorn munching action movie to an examination into the torn psyche of an immortal soul and star-crossed lovers was made a little too apparent for my taste. I would have preferred a little more levity in the exposition of Smith and Theron's characters, instead of just a quick wrap-up regarding their past and their future. Plus, the predictability of the ending was a little too obvious. Though I am a huge fan of both Will Smith and Charlize Theron, I was a little let down by this one.
2 stars out of 5.
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I'm tempted to agree. I enjoyed the film, but I do kind of think it reaches a natural conclusion when Hancock foils the bank robbery, and then just sort of... keeps going anyway.
I'd say 3/5 though.
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stupid question here, but why would you spend money on a movie you thought would be terrible????
stupid question here, but why would you spend money on a movie you thought would be terrible????
I've done this. (Spent money on a movie I thought would be dreadful.)
I've done it because I was being sociable. I went with a group of friends, and got out-voted on what to see.
Of course, he could have entirely different reasons...
stupid question here, but why would you spend money on a movie you thought would be terrible????
Not stupid at all. :D My fiancee's grandfather passed away recently and the funeral was the Saturday before I saw Hancock. We promised her son that we'd take him to whatever movie he wanted to see, to help his grieving. I wanted to see the Hulk and suggested it. He said that his father was planning on taking him to that and that he also wanted to see Hancock. As he felt his father would not take him to see that, he said he'd like us to do so. So we did. And there's the reason. ;)
I did once see a movie I knew I'd hate because my friends chose to go to it. Basically, I went because I was outvoted. Not a great reason, but another possible one. Another time I saw a friggin Ben Stiller movie because I thought it would help me get with this girl. That was fun.
Not stupid at all. :D My fiancee's grandfather passed away recently and the funeral was the Saturday before I saw Hancock. We promised her son that we'd take him to whatever movie he wanted to see, to help his grieving. I wanted to see the Hulk and suggested it. He said that his father was planning on taking him to that and that he also wanted to see Hancock. As he felt his father would not take him to see that, he said he'd like us to do so. So we did. And there's the reason. ;)
I did once see a movie I knew I'd hate because my friends chose to go to it. Basically, I went because I was outvoted. Not a great reason, but another possible one. Another time I saw a friggin Ben Stiller movie because I thought it would help me get with this girl. That was fun.
Ben Stiller... >_>
Did you at least get with the girl?
Ben Stiller... >_>
Did you at least get with the girl?
I think so. It was some time ago. I had gotten with her before and after. Kind of a long story. :D I can't remember if we did after the movie or not. I know there were plenty of evenings after going to a bar, but that's a bit of a different animal. ;)
Like so often before: The trailer actually already contained all good scenes.
After the scenes I already knew from the trailers, the rest of the movie was neither funny nor exiting and the story was very weak.
I dunno...there's a big implication to the movie that there's a lot more to the world than is being let on, but there's really not much done to explore that world.
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Like, what's up with the Eagle symbolism? And who are "They" that Theron's character keeps talking about?
But, hey, it was worth the $4 I paid for it.
$4!!
I had to pay about £7!!
*is unimpressed*
EDIT: I entirely agree with your comments on the film btw.
I liked the movie, and was quite moved by the 2nd half, and would NOT have even seen the movie (or would have walked out) if all of it was the same as the 1st half.
When I first saw the first previews - that basically ONLY focused on the silly, broken-drunk non-superhero - I had absolutely zero interest in seeing it. It was ONLY when they began to show previews that included more of the serious, rehabilitated that I became at all interested. It took others who'd seen it and told me more about the parts that I would enjoy to get me to actually go see it.
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Sure, the 1st half had some silly fun - but THAT wasn't going to be enough for me to sit through it. It was ONLY when it began to get serious that I started to enjoy it. I found the themes of the torturous, lonely existence - and then the "immortal lovers" angle to be strongly poignant and emotionally moving. I was totally surprised by the turn of the events in the movie.
And I disagree that it was at all about "race in this country" or "hang-ups about interracial love" - I saw neither of those points played on at all in the film.
I think I'm a little opposite from the others posting.
I liked the movie, and was quite moved by the 2nd half, and would NOT have even seen the movie (or would have walked out) if all of it was the same as the 1st half.
When I first saw the first previews - that basically ONLY focused on the silly, broken-drunk non-superhero - I had absolutely zero interest in seeing it. It was ONLY when they began to show previews that included more of the serious, rehabilitated that I became at all interested. It took others who'd seen it and told me more about the parts that I would enjoy to get me to actually go see it.
*** SLIGHT SPOILER WARNING ***
Sure, the 1st half had some silly fun - but THAT wasn't going to be enough for me to sit through it. It was ONLY when it began to get serious that I started to enjoy it. I found the themes of the torturous, lonely existence - and then the "immortal lovers" angle to be strongly poignant and emotionally moving. I was totally surprised by the turn of the events in the movie.
And I disagree that it was at all about "race in this country" or "hang-ups about interracial love" - I saw neither of those points played on at all in the film.
I agree. Though I do think it is fair to observe the racial undertones of the film. There was clearly a connection between Hancock and black athletes in America.
I thought the shift was effective and needed. Had the film been 90 minutes of humor, critics would simply have acccused it of riding a clever concept. Instead they gave audiences what they wanted, an anti-superhero, for half the film, and then allowed it to take a less predicable turn.
Now I realize that the critics are panning Hancock (except Roger Ebert, who I almost always agree with). But I really enjoyed it. I loved the blend of comedy and tragedy. The movie is off-beat and has a lot of depth. It does a good job of addressing more current issues about race in this country (i.e. black superstars who are loathed for their private behavior, hang-ups about interracial love) Even when the plot gets a little shaky, Smith's performance helps to keep Hancock afloat. Absolutely worth seeing.
I'm with you and several others whow liked this movie.
Additionally I love that that it is dealing with some of the other aspects of superhero icons. The who and why... which is usually the same costumed heroes. (I think it is why I liked Iron Man.)