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Release Date:
2 July 2008 (USA)
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Tagline:
There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's... more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins
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7 nominations
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(535 articles)
The Notable Films of 2010: Part One
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The Notable Films of 2010: Part One
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(From Dark Horizons. 15 December 2009, 7:47 AM, PST)
The Notable Films of 2010: Part One
(From Dark Horizons. 15 December 2009, 7:47 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Not your typical "superhero" movie, but still good
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Will Smith | ... | John Hancock | |
| Charlize Theron | ... | Mary Embrey | |
| Jason Bateman | ... | Ray Embrey | |
| Jae Head | ... | Aaron Embrey | |
| Eddie Marsan | ... | Kenneth 'Red' Parker Jr. | |
| David Mattey | ... | Man Mountain | |
| Maetrix Fitten | ... | Matrix | |
| Thomas Lennon | ... | Mike | |
| Johnny Galecki | ... | Jeremy | |
| Hayley Marie Norman | ... | Hottie | |
| Dorothy Cecchi | ... | Woman in Dive Bar | |
| Martin Klebba | ... | Convict #12 | |
| Akiva Goldsman | ... | Executive #1 | |
| Michael Mann | ... | Executive #2 | |
| Brad Leland | ... | Executive #3 |
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Also Known As:
Hidden from Earth (Philippines: English title) (review title)
John Hancock (USA) (working title)
Tonight, He Comes (USA) (working title)
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John Hancock (USA) (working title)
Tonight, He Comes (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language.
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Runtime:
92 min | USA:102 min (unrated version)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Malaysia:U |
South Korea:12 |
UK:12A |
Australia:M |
Ireland:12A |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Finland:K-13 |
Singapore:PG |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) |
Germany:12 |
Canada:13+ (Québec) |
Canada:14A (Alberta) |
Norway:15 |
Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
USA:PG-13 (edited for re-rating) (certificate #43295) |
USA:R (original rating) |
Portugal:M/12 |
Netherlands:12 |
Brazil:12 |
Sweden:15 |
Argentina:13 |
Chile:Y7 |
New Zealand:M |
Denmark:11 |
Peru:14 |
Canada:PG |
Iceland:12 |
Iceland:16 (DVD rating)
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Continuity: When Ray is about to be hit by the train, long shots show his car on the tracks. Shots from inside the car show that the car isn't on the tracks.
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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.
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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.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Disaster Movie (2008)
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Soundtrack:
Serves You Right To Suffer
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A Note Regarding SpoilersHow much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
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I was lucky enough to go to a pre-screening of Hancock last night and I really enjoyed it. I don't understand all of the criticism this movie is receiving. Everyone take a second and realize this is not a Marvel or DC comic book superhero movie. Now think about that again. It is a different story entirely and has some very unique elements.
Hancock isn't action packed. It doesn't have a Superhero vs. Supervillan plot. I would probably describe it as a character study of the superhero. I think this movie does a better job of addressing some of the issues (and vices) a superhero probably would have if they existed today. The biggest conflict in the movie is within Will Smith's character's attitude, not necessarily good vs. evil.
I think much of the criticism I have read about is motivated by expectations that were not met, which isn't fair at all. If you watch Hancock with only the expectation of being entertained, you will leave happy. Its a good movie, don't jump on the bandwagon of not liking it just because you can. Give it a chance and take it for what it is, a July 4th action/comedy.