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Hancock (Unrated) [Blu-ray] | ![Hancock (Unrated) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zbt5IUk5L._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Peter Berg
Actors: Jack Axelrod, Jason Bateman, Elizabeth Dennehy, Eddie Fernandez, Johnny Galecki
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.95
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Rating:  83 reviews
Sales Rank: 49
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: Cantonese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 194 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 043396279001
EAN: 0043396279001
ASIN: B001F76PDS
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 25, 2008 (In 5 Days)
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Hancock turns the standard superhero movie inside-out: The title character (Will Smith) can fly, has superstrength, and is invulnerable, but he's also a sloppy, alcoholic jerk who causes millions of dollars in property damage whenever he bothers to fight crime. When he saves the life of a public-relations 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 behavior. The idea is that once he's in prison, the crime rate will go up, and people will start to realize Hancock might be of value after all. This is only the first act of Hancock--from there, the movie takes several clever turns that shouldn't be revealed. Hancock isn't a great movie (among other things, director Peter Berg overuses close-ups with a hand-held camera to a degree that may cause motion sickness), 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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Product Description
Academy Award nominee Will Smith (Best Actor, The Pursuit of Happyness, 2006) stars in this action-packed comedy as Hancock, a sarcastic, hard-living and misunderstood superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public. When Hancock grudgingly agrees to an extreme makeover from idealistic publicist Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman, Juno), his life and reputation rise from the ashes and all seems right again--until he meets a woman (2003 Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Best Actress, Monster) with similar powers to his and the key to his secret past.
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 subversive satire July 3, 2008
Mary L Wagner (Fayetteville, NC United States)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is the best of the summer action movies by far. Why? Will Smith, for one thing. But it's also an extremely clever not-too-obvious political satire.
What (not who, although people might try to go there) really is Hancock? Think about it:
- The Name
- Eagle symbol
- Abuses but then saves annoying French kid
- Tries to save the world but trashes things in the interim, so gets no thanks or credit
- Trashed by the media (especially Nancy Grace)
Superhero with an attitude July 6, 2008
Shamontiel L. Vaughn (Chicago)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Imagine a Black superhero who can scratch through glass, crack cement, and brush bullets off like petals. Make him feel unappreciated, give him alcohol to drink his issues away, and then give him a nasty attitude. Introducing Hancok. He's been around for centuries, only remembers the last 80 years, and has no idea who his family and friends are. What he does know is that he hates to be called an a**hole, and criminals anny him so he fights crime when he feels like it. The police would normally appreciate him for his efforts, but Hancock always leaves an expensive trail of damage behind him.
After rescuing a PR representative, the rep decides to make people appreciate Hancock, but in order to do that, Hancock has to be more likeable. The only problem is that Hancock seems to be 50/50 on whether people like him or not and seems to be content as a loner. However, with a little bit of convincing, an entertaining prison stint, and a comedic experience about how Hancock feels about superhero outfits, here comes the new Hancock.
As the audience gets to know Hancock, Hancock runs into someone who helps him remember where he's from, why he is the way he is, and makes me rethink his attitude...slightly.
Cons: None. The only think I could think of that could've been better was the first half of the movie up until the sneezing scene cracked me up (and most of the audience behind me). We laughed so much, you'd have thought it was a Def Jam episode. However, after the "meeting at Hancock's house," the movie took on a far more serious edge. I liked it both ways, but I liked the first half a whole lot more!
One Of The Best Superhero Movies Ever July 20, 2008
Steven Stewart (steveo.stewart@hotmail.co.uk)
3 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.
Will Smith's Best July 6, 2008
Adam Sikorski (Normal, IL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Hancock was an incredible movie. I would say it was Will Smith's best to date. There were multiple messages taking place in the movie that made it even more likeable. I could go on and on about the movie. I don't want to share too much because if you haven't seen the movie, I would ruin some twists. It is a must see.
Not art,but good July 6, 2008
sinnerschurch (Iowa)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
A very engaging plot that kept both of us entranced until the end--the time flew by in a good way. There are surprises that nonetheless fit. Some of the church ladies thought it too violent---I attribute that to the visual decision to speed up some elements of the fight scenes rather than actual crudity--nothing you wouldn't seen on prime time TV. Best movie I've seen this summer, and have liked several this year. (Normally rarely even go).
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