Plot twist ruined by DVD cover

Rating: 7/10 (13 December 2008)

Spoiler alert- don't read the back cover of the DVD! It says "until he meets a woman(...Charlize Theron ...) with similar powers to his..." Considering this was the major plot twist to the movie- what were they thinking?!?
By using my very limited zen powers to put aside my irritation at already knowing this major twist, I was able to enjoy this fun romp through the world of a superhero with serious personal issues. Will Smith manages to make you like Hancock, even when he is being a jerk. Without saying anything about it, you just know if Will Smith is being a jerk, it is for a good reason.
Jason Bateman was adorable as Ray, who becomes Hancock's only friend. He exuded such an innocent boyscout goodness that I just wanted to gobble him up. Goodness seems to be so out of fashion that it was refreshing to see a male character portrayed this way.
Of course Charlize Theron was hot- as the housewife and the superhero. She also brought depth and caring to her more intimate scenes with Will Smith. I agree with most that the humor was spot-on and really kept the movie moving.
More character development of any of the main or side characters would have enriched the movie and added more plot for those like me who had the major twist spoiled by brain-dead marketing.
The problem with the ending is not that it was too deep, but that it is just unsatisfying to Hollywood audiences. Life in the movies is not supposed to end with hard choices and compromise, but with a clever twist that ties up all the loose ends.
I am sure my 11 year old is going to see this with his dad as it is funny and the level of violence is pretty typical for movies today. However, we will need to make it very clear that children do not use the word "a**hole" to adults or other children and if I hear the B word come out of his mouth- he will not soon forget my wrath.