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Boasting a lack of motivation, a week's worth of stubble, and the ability to fly, Hancock struggles with his superhero status even though his talents are needed.

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ProducerWill Smith, Michael Mann, Akiva Goldsman, James Lassiter

EAN5050904715215

eBay Product ID (ePID)70457001

Product Key Features

ActorJason Bateman, Will Smith, Eddie Marsan, Charlize Theron

DirectorPeter Berg

Release Year2008

GenreComedy, Action/Adventure

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Number of Discs1

FormatUMD

LanguageEnglish

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

ReviewsChicago Sun-Times - Hancock is a lot of fun..., Nuts - Jaw-dropping special effects, News Of The World - Will Smith's best blockbuster since MEN IN BLACK... brilliant, Variety - ...there's enough going on to keep audiences watching, New York Times - Hancock makes for one unexpectedly satisfying and kinky addition to HollywoodÆs superhero chronicles

Certificate12A/12

Consumer AdviceContains moderate violence, strong and aggressive language and crude humour

Additional InformationPeter Berg (THE KINGDOM, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS) directs this story of a reluctant superhero, John Hancock (Will Smith). Like the best superheroes, Hancock can fly, is bulletproof, and has insurmountable strength. He uses these gifts to fight crime in Los Angeles and save people in distress. Unfortunately, he is also a drunk who leaves a trail of costly destruction behind during his lifesaving pursuits, and his constant sarcasm fails to win him friends. But after Hancock randomly saves his life, public relations executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman) decides to give him a makeover and help the superhero change his image so that the police and citizens of Los Angeles will realize how much they need their seemingly inappropriate hero. All the while, Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron)--who seems to simultaneously have a strange connection and aversion to Hancock--worries that her do-gooder husband will end up disappointed by Hancock's antics. The special effects are quite impressive, as Hancock flies through Los Angeles crashing into buildings, bursting through freeway signs, and flipping automobiles around as if they were wet noodles. Smith evokes a depth and warmth in Hancock; even when he's unpleasant and anti-social, it's clear that there is more to him. Bateman is well cast as a man who really does want to change the world for the better. And Theron is quite touching in her role as a wife to Ray, a mother to Aaron, and ultimately a saviour to Hancock.

FeaturesWidescreen

Movie/TV TitleHancock

Executive ProducerIan Bryce, Richard Saperstein, Jonathan Mostow

Sound sourceStereo

Aspect Ratio1.78 Anamorphic Wide Screen

ScreenwriterVy Vincent Ngo, Vincent Gilligan

Format DescriptionUMD

Run Time88 mins

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by marieno_k
30 Jun, 2018
Great
Works perfectly! Great value for money! Great film.
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by chrisfawcett
07 Apr, 2021
Not all superheroes are angelic
Great film - many funny moments in this alternative superhero movie
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