The Effort is There But The Delivery is Lackluster

Rating: 6/10 (19 April 2010)

When I write a negative review, I don't just point fingers as who's to blame for the failure of a movie. The movie was just average to say the least. I'm not trying to be mean or cynical, I enjoy the superhero genre movie, "Iron Man', "The Incredible Hulk" and whatnot. This movie "Hancock" had new twist on the superhero genre, a superhero that doesn't want adulation from others. Unfortunately, the pieces of the puzzle unsuccessfully connected, it was mostly due to the lack of direction of where it wanted to go. At first it was hilarious, then it shifts to touching and sentimental and to just plain old vulgar. It never once made up it's mind.
Will Smith is the king of summer blockbusters, and I have a lot of respect for him. In "Hancock", he does all that he could to spark one's interest as the title character, even if the plot does not do him any justice. Charlize Theron is an extremely talented performer, but with her ability I found her sadly out of her league here. Jason Bateman also did an amazing job as the PR guy to the title character. It wasn't a terrible film, and really would've been an refreshing turn on the genre, but there were leftover pieces behind and the full picture never developed.
The movie was supposed to aim towards a general audience where both kids and adults could enjoy. But that theory was shattered because of the continual swearing. I don't mind when a character throws in an odd four letter words once in while when the time is needed. But when it becomes the regular protocol to say it through every sentence, it's enough to make you cringe.
Though it wasn't a terrible film, I enjoyed the laughs and the action was thrilling, it just wasn't executed like the way it should've. If they make a sequel, maybe another director should be in order. Just a suggestion, you may thank me for it!