superhero movie not based on a comic book
[9/10]
Will Smith (Men in Black, Men in Black II) is Hancock. A superhero that Los Angeles loves to hate, badly in need of some good PR. Jason Bateman (Justice League) is Ray, a PR agent badly in need of a new account. It's a match made in...well, maybe not.
This is the type of film that I always feel I need to keep the review short. Let me just say it's the best superhero film I've seen in a long time. I'm continually impressed by the depth Smith can display as an actor; and Batemen seems to be good in anything he's in. I couldn't count how many times Hancock made me laugh out loud, but it's not a comedy. It's got a ton of action, but it's not an action movie. It's got depth, but it still doesn't take itself too seriously. Iron Man is good. Incredible Hulk is excellent. I haven't seen Wanted, yet, but I bet that's pretty amazing, too. But if you had to make a choice and only see one superhero or comic film this summer - go see Hancock.
My 6 degrees of comic book movie separation - other parts are played by Eddie Marsan (V for Vendetta), Johnny Galecki (Batman Beyond), and Hayley Marie Norman (Trailer Park of Terror). Also look for a cameo from Akiva Goldsman (writer of Batman Forever and Batman and Robin)
See it if you like stories about people and enjoy a little dark humor.
Don't see it if you don't like the fantastic mixed with your reality; or if you're wanting light superhero fare to take the kids to or are offended by a little language - this isn't a movie for children.
2 comments:
thanks for the Hancock review. We were disappointed we didn't see Iron Man at the theater. Now we will just go see Hancock.
I hope you like it as much as I did! Well...Krista liked it, too.
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