A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image.
The powerful superhero John Hancock has become a joke because of his alcoholism and clumsiness. He has also become the most hated man in Los Angeles. Though he has saved many lives, he also destroyed a lot of property, costing the city millions every time he goes into action. When he saves the life of PR expert Ray Embrey from an oncoming train, the executive is thankful and believes he can restore Hancock's image as a true superhero. He brings the anti-hero home for dinner and introduces him to his son Aaron, a big fan, and to his wife, Mary. But for some mysterious reason Mary doesn't want Hancock anywhere near her or her family.
Written by Rob Marshall, Chicago, IL
During the scene in which Hancock is describing what he can remember of his back-story, he says, "...I'm not the most charming guy in the world, so I've been told..." One of Will Smith's nicknames in high school was, in fact, "Prince Charming," because charm was considered one of his most prominent qualities.
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Goofs
Revealing mistakes:
During the car chase, Hancock breaks a bottle behind a suspect's car. In next shot, he holds a different looking, obviously fake broken bottle.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Police Officer:
All units. All units. Code 3 pursuit of 2-11 white SUV heading east on Alameda service road. Suspects: three Asian males. Request back-up immediately. Be advised. Shots fired. Shots fired. See more »
Crazy Credits
A scene after the credits start to roll.
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"Water From the Same Source"
Written by Christian Frederickson, Rachel Grimes, and Jason Noble Performed by Rachel's Courtesy of Quarterstick Records
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