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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
Buy New: £9.16
You Save: £10.83 (54%)
Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 81
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
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5035822715233
ASIN: B001494QG0
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 1, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: brand new factory sealed and in stock, ready to send
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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 33 more reviews...
 great September 4, 2008
Mr. O. B. H. Walin (Brighton)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
When this movie came out there was alot of bad press around it. So when I went to see it I wasn't expecting much but it turned out to be realy funny and there was great action shots. Worth watching for sure.
An Excellent Superhero Movie August 8, 2008
Steven Stewart (steveo.stewart@hotmail.co.uk)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I think I may have used that term lightly there, but it's something I think can really be applied to Hancock. This movie has been written since 1996 and has been passed from director to director until we finally got the finished product this year.
Hancock is an alcoholic superhero who's fallen on bad times and seems unable to do any right. He tries to help those in need but always seems to make things worse. Ray Embrey is a corporate PR consultant who's struggling to sell his All-Heart logo which represents companies banding together to try and change the world. While on his way home, Ray is caught on the train tracks and is faced with an oncoming freight train. At the last minute Hancock steps in and saves Rays life, but it's at a cost of a couple of million dollars. The public turn on Hancock for the mess he's made but Ray steps up and defends Hancock. After being taken home by him Ray offers to help Hancock become a better man and be the superhero he's destined to be. Hancock decides that in order to make his life better he must take Ray up on his offer. Before he can become the superhero he's destined to be, he must first go to prison to pay for the collateral damage caused by Hancock's negligence.
This has received a lot of criticism by people saying it seems to lose its way at about the half way point of the movie. I have to agree, but that doesn't mean it becomes a bad movie because of it. It started off as a comedy and seemed to end as a fantasy drama. The action scenes made up for the change as they put most recent comic book movies to shame. Along with stunning special effects and at times very witty and what would be called adult humour, they blend together well to make some spectacular scenes. I can't really say too much about the biggest action sequence as it gives away what becomes the focal point of the whole movie, just know that it's awesome.
This is Will Smiths 7th number one movie and is something that he should be immensely proud of. Hancock is also a film that has furthered the cause of naming Will Smith as one of the most diverse actors in the industry. I have loved all his movies to date, and Hancock is no exception. If you're a fan of comic book movies, action movies or just a general fan of Will Smith, then I promise you will love this.
Hancock August 11, 2008
lukesterator (UK)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Amazingly entertainment, shame it was no longer, but, non stop action and thrills!
It truly is the best action hero adventure EVER!
hancock is mint July 10, 2008
Mrs. B. Wells (middlesbrough)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
i think hancock is mint because it has lots of twists the best thing about it is it's got lots of comady and action ive been to see it 5 times in the cinima and still not bored of it
Feel good fun! December 15, 2008
K. D. Squire (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
WIll smith has done it again blending humour and a love story to a T! The storys simple, the plot isnt that hard to follow and i can see why people are giving it low reviews but i reckon there over egging it.
ITs a challenging take an an all powerful super hero, blending historical myth, modern cultures and a few mishaps to create a film that makes you feel good about humanity for once.
Will Smith has a knack for picking good scripts and playing them off effortlessly his acting talents give hancock loveability.
Its not the best blockbuster of the year but if your with your family, find yourself with a couple of hours free, or just want an in offensive film then you wont be disappointed with Hancock!
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