This movie is actually not THAT bad.

Rating: 7/10 (5 July 2008)

Hancock - A very entertaining and fresh look at the superhero genre.
I went into this movie having seen a picture of it on the NYTimes.com, and my only other knowledge being that Will Smith is in it and it has SOMETHING to do with superheroes. Having seen it with no expectation I have to say it was a great summer movie. Jason Bateman is very funny as per usual, and I truly enjoyed Will Smith in his role as the foul, dirty, whiskey chugging, superhero. I thought the role was surprisingly dark for Mr. Smith and I generally enjoyed the concept of an apathetic superhero. The action sequences were good enough, but most of all I was pleased not to be watching a Marvel Brand movie, which I for one and COMPLETELY sick of seeing over and over and over and over. This movie offered a lighter mood to heroes and allowed us to laugh at them, which is something I would definitely like to see more of.
I think too many people are giving this movie a hard time, when it really is a solid summer movie. Not film of the year by a long shot, but quality entertainment for a few summer dollars.