A very enjoyable summer action flick

Rating: 8/10 (12 July 2008)

Hancock centers around John Hancock, an alcoholic superhero who is widely disliked by the public. After being sent to jail for wrecking the city numerous times, he teams up with a public relations spokesperson in order to fix his shattered image.
I went into Hancock not expecting much. I was not to impressed with Will Smith's previous movie I Am Legend. However this movie exceeded my expectations by far. One of the things I enjoyed most about this movie is how it avoided many of the superhero movie clichés and set up its own unique style and tone. It did a great job mixing comedy with action. However I fell like it faltered a little bit near the end as it took on a much more serious tone which I feel was out of place. Other than that I have no real complaints. The action scenes and special effects were top notch, and the acting was very good.
Overall I think that Hancock, despite a few minor flaws, was a great summer action flick and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good time at the movies.