Did so well for the first half, but then sloped downhill

Rating: 6/10 (18 July 2008)

This movie felt like 2 different movies almost. The plot shifts halfway through.
The first half was gold. It begins as Hancock (Will Smith) is a loser superhero that everyone hates. He is careless and a jerk to everyone. Then he meets Ray, an unsuccessful image consultant who has a plan to save the world, although no business opportunities come his way. Ray convinces Hancock to go to jail and to change his life, and after much aggravation, he succeeds and turns over a new leaf.
The second half is not so good. They bring in another superhero: Mary, Ray's wife. Turns out she was one the whole time and they were lovers since the B.C.'s but broke up long ago. They cannot be near each other because then they turn human somehow.
Yes, this new plot is stupid and illogical. And it doesn't even fully explain Hancock's powers. It doesn't even reveal his real name. There were more holes than a sweater after the moths got to it.
Over all, good movie. Funny, action-packed, interesting. Just expect a disappointment for the second half: that's just what I got.
6/10