"Kick him right in his piss pump."
Ok, what in the hell was that. This movie started out very strong as a comedy and then flipped the script and became a serious love story. I'm rather disappointed.
The story hinges on a man with superhuman powers(i.e. flying, bulletproof) who doesnt know who he is nor why he is the way he is. During his alcoholic sole searching he tends to "solve" crimes in the most unpopular of ways, usually causing more problems then solving them. While saving the day he comes across an unlikely character, Ray (Jason Bateman).
Ray is a very poor public relations representative with an idea to change the world. He takes Hancock under his wing and vows to change his alcoholic and clumbsy ways. They develop a bond together while Ray's wife, Mary(Charlize "Hot Ass" Theron) disapproves for reasons unknown.
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From the start you can tell there is some connection between Hancock and Mary but it is rather unclear exactly what that is. We then find out, in an obvious cock block by Mary, that she is in fact the same as Hancock, a superhero.
We find out that her and Hancock are "Angels" or "Gods" that were made in pairs and they are the last two of there kind and are married nonetheless. When close to each other, both there powers start to waver and they begin turning mortal. This is what makes the movie confusing because there is no more backstory about how they became what they are.
The ending of the movie left a sour taste in my mouth. Upon being attacked in the hospital, both Mary and John suffer gun shot wounds that appeared to be fatal. John then gets up and realizes that in order to save Mary he had to get distance between them so there immortal powers come back. lame.
Anyway, everything turns out cool and everyone lives happily ever after, and the moon can apparently be painted. Then again it could have just been my eyes bleeding.
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Will Smith did an awesome job with the role he was given, but the movie had no real direction once it got into it. The back story behind Hancock was non existent, we learn a little but then are left with absolutely no explanation.
Directing was pretty weak but the visuals helped make up for that. I mean, for god sakes, the man was flying.
Overall this movie was good for a few laughs and the opportunity to undress Charlize with your eyes, because she certainly doesn't do it for us. So I would recommend you save your money and leave this one until it hids the DVD shelves.
Grade: C
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HAHAHA jk
was pissed off that they gave away Theron's big secret so early in the movie. like come on!! if you didn't catch on to their "chemistry" you must be blind or re-tar-ted!
thanks for ruining my day,phat!!
Just kidding HAHAHAHAHA
Sorry to advertise myself on ur review, phat :)
just kiding
And thanks for bringing the review. I'll probably agree with you on all acounts, but I think I'll see this anyway.
Nice review.