Everything was Almost

Rating: 3/10 (3 May 2009)

So much wasted potential, everything is so...so ...so bland. A great idea that just fails to deliver. So very very mediocre and ultimately forgettable. When they were dealing with serious issues and ramification of being a superhero, interest would grow, then come tumbling down with misplaces unnecessary attempts at humor. The fx were almost good, but just not good enough so they really stood out as noticeably insufficient to carry the scene. All the talent is underused and again bland performances. No real conflict as the "villain" was so normal, regular, and useless. Actually that he became a villain came out of nowhere and didn't gel with the tone of the film. One might suggest the real conflict took place within Hancock himself, but even this was mismanaged. So many good ideas that just failed to deliver. Go watch unbreakable for a good non-superhero superhero movie. My low rating is due to it ALMOST succeeding on all levels, thus disappointing me even more in the end. A rental at most.