Hancock is a mediocre film with some hilarious moments but more disappointing and sloppy ones. 4/10

Rating: 4/10 (6 July 2008)

Hancock (2008)
Hancock will be a worldwide smash-hit, there is no doubt in my mind. Its a blockbuster with a new outlook starring Will Smith. What else do you want? Personally I love Will Smith, I think he is both a great and versatile actor and also very entertaining.
Before going to see this film at the cinema I had mixed feelings. After seeing the film I still have mixed feelings. There are several reasons why I feel this way and I will explain.
Firstly the film often gets caught up in many unnecessary sub-plots, has some dry moments (although they are balanced by some hilarious scenes) and loses focus. My main criticism of the film is the last act and the introduction of Charlize Theron as a superhero. I just thought all that crap about the history of superheroes and this and that was unnecessary. It should have been just Will Smith as an outcast superhero. Nothing else. I don't really care why he has superpowers and how he got them and this and that as long as the film is entertaining.
A mixed bag. Good moments, sloppy storyline bad ending, I am afraid Hancock scores (just)...
4/10