Inconsistent

Rating: 4/10 (12 September 2008)

That PG-13 blockbusters (especially) normally don't explore the sexuality of it's main characters is one thing. But with a twist (that gladly is not revealed in the trailer) like the one revealed in this movie, there should've been a bigger exploration of that issue. For a regular super hero movie, it wouldn't really matter, but for a movie that tries to stay/ground itself into reality, it's more than a wasted opportunity! The twist also brings up a few questions and should at least bring us a big conflict, but neither (really) happens ... especially not the conflict. Another wasted opportunity.
Of course every movie has it's weak points, what really makes the difference is the things that one finds in the movie, that makes it look good. But the trailer moments are the best (jokes) in the movie. Of course you know where this is going from the get go, but it still could've been more ... let's say sympathetic. And there are too many scenes that are repetitive (how many times can Hancock smash into things/destroy them, without getting boring). It might look good, but it could be more diverse too. It's a shame, because all I could see here, were many missed opportunities ... and I don't think a longer cut on DVD will make a big difference ...