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Hancock****
*ing Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman
Directed
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can save lives but ends up causing damage, he can fly but breaks roads
on lifting his feet off the ground, he can catch burglars but yet
the police are out to get him, yes Hancock is unlike your picture
perfect super hero flick and from the looks of it, this film doesn't
at all seem like yet another Batman or Spiderman. There is a far better
feel to Hancock as it doesn't revolve around typical super heroes
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The film kicks off with John Hancock (Will Smith),
an alcoholic, sarcastic and down-and-out superhero with superhuman
powers, which include supersonic flight and immortality. Though
he uses his powers to stop criminals in his current residence of
Los Angeles, saves lives and proves to be beneficial to the police,
he inadvertently causes destruction, resulting in millions of dollars
in property damage, all thanks to his intoxication.
On the other hand, public relations spokesperson, Ray Embrey (Jason
Bateman) struggles with his idea of the 'All-Heart' logo and departs
from an unsuccessful meeting from the institution he works for,
which wants to be known for being charitable. He is inches away
from death when saved by Hancock.
Ray promises Hancock he would bring him up and amend his public
image and this is followed by a series of crazy events.
Jason Bateman's character is that of a person who sees daylight
and smiles to himself. His optimism leads him to feel the need to
help Hancock out and is the one and only who regards the superhero's
doings with respect.
Charlize Theron plays Ray's wife, who isn't very happy having aggressive
alcoholic Hancock around her baby son. The film goes haywire soon
after, as Hancock admits to causing destruction to the city and
thus, lands in jail. This is where the fun begins; Hancock gets
into a fight or two and shoves a prisoner's head in another's behind.
Yes, the film consists of humor, drama and all the elements required
to make the audience pick up the DVD and watch it again.
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The plot
of this film has been immaculately positioned and the special
effects deserve applaud. Will Smith always proves himself
to be one of the finest actors around. We have seen him as
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, as the 'man in black' in Men
In Black, a matchmaker in Hitch and iRobot and seems like
he only gets better. His charm is the best part about the
film and the charisma he creates on screen is undeniable.
There couldn't have been a better Hancock than the singer/actor
himself.
Charlize Theron looks gorgeous but then that isn't news. She
plays Mary Embrey, who lives in her little bubble and is a
perfect wife and mother. But those who live in their own space
always seem to have a deep secret that scares them. Jason
Bateman plays a gentleman struggling to do what's best for
his organization and for the city he lives in. What happens
next is for you to find out.
Hancock is Peter Berg's first film with effects and he seems
to be a pro at it already! The computerized fight brings about
Hancock's character similar to Robert Downey Jr's portrayal
of Tony Stark in Iron Man, who was at his best in the action
sequence. This is because one can feel the superhero before
their eyes when he is doing what he does best; kicking butt.
There are times when one gets teary eyed, (that doesn't happen
when you watch a super hero flick) all thanks to Will Smith's
performance, which is portrayed as a depressed loner due to
his powers. Usually, superheroes are content with their strengths
and fly around with people waving at them, Hancock on the
flip side, is unwanted even though he saves lives and helps
the police, which is what makes the story far more appealing
than your regular Batman flick. Every single day, he wakes
up mad at the world, haunted by loneliness and more than willing
to find answers to unwanted questions.
The only blips in Hancock are the last ten minutes; the film
ends before you even realize that it has ended. The epilogue
is abrupt but overall, Hancock is a classic piece and is meant
for all age groups.
--
Anum Opel
*YUCK
**WHATEVER
***GOOD
****SUPER
*****AWESOME |
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