Enjoyable enough but it's no Iron Man

Rating: 6/10 (27 June 2008)

This film was entertaining enough, but an idea this rich should have been much better.
Truly surprising twist. Doesn't overcome the unappealing explanation... or the unsatisfactory villain, or the nausea producing camera-work.
Great casting. Jason Bateman brings nice notes, but the character is a little thin. Will Smith looks like he's having a great time playing an a**hole. Just don't call him one! (The quote about calling him a "Jackass" - that's not the word they use in the film.)
If you try to be careful about making the most of your movie dollar, wait for the DVD and go see Iron Man again.
In fact, when the DVD comes out, skip it and rent Iron Man again. Iron Man is satisfying in ways that Hancock can't come close to.
But if you're determined to see it, go. You'll probably enjoy it.