McCheesy's take on "Hancock"

Rating: 6/10 (5 July 2008)

I just saw it. I can't say I was impressed but it is something. Did you know that this is the first summer blockbuster superhero movie that didn't originate from the comic books? Well, now you know.
Will Smith, the bringer of the dollar dollar bills does it once again. He made yet another blockbuster of a film and he's been doing it since 1995 when Bad Boys came out. This time around he plays not-so-super hero Hancock, an alcoholic, gruff, lazy superhero who does more damage saving the world than the villains. It starts out fantastic, complete with the delish CG effects and crass, humorous jokes but then when we get to the second act of the film, it gets serious. To avoid massive spoilers, I will only say this: The minute Hancock gets thrown out a window and into a car, it all gets overly serious for a film of its genre. Think of Ang Lee's 'Hulk' but not that serious.
They say the serious-ness didn't work but I say, it worked well and it served its purpose. It is necessary to the plot and it is a device used to show Hancock's past and his involvement with some other character (not Jason Bateman).
The ending will make you cringe. Its not one of those typical superhero endings where the hero fights the villain and everything around them is imploding and exploding, this one took a right turn from the typical norm alley and I must say it worked for me. Who says you need big explosions for an ending huh? 'Hancock' is a serious superhero film. But not like 'Hulk'-serious. Put aside the jokes and the laughter and you'll see it. Its not big or epic for its kind and I can't say that I was impressed but as I said before, it is something.