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| Hancock [Blu-ray] [2008] | ![Hancock [Blu-ray] [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VKJcbDpML._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Peter Berg
Actors: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent. UK
Category: DVD
List Price: £24.99
Buy New: £15.98
You Save: £9.01 (36%)
New (7) from £15.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 64
Format: Pal
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: Blu-ray
Running Time: 98 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050629715217
ASIN: B001E02F80
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 1, 2008 (New: This Week)
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Hancock turns the standard superhero movie inside-out. The titular character, played by Will Smith, can fly, has super strength and is invulnerable. But he's also a sloppy, arrogant alcoholic who causes millions of dollars in property damage whenever he bothers to fight crime. When he saves the life of a PR agent named Ray (Jason Bateman, Arrested Development), Ray decides to improve Hancock's image--starting by having Hancock surrender himself to the authorities and go to prison for his lawless behaviour. The idea is that once he's in prison, the crime rate will go up and people will start realising Hancock might be of value after all. This is only the first act of Hancock though--from there, the film takes several surprising turns that shouldn't be revealed. Hancock isn't a great movie, but it is an extremely entertaining one. The script, which holds together far better than most superhero movies, has a propulsive plot, good dialogue, some compassion for its characters, and even an actual idea or two. The spectacular action at least gestures towards obeying the laws of physics, which actually makes the special effects more vivid. The three leads (Smith, Bateman, and Charlize Theron as Ray's wife, Mary) deftly balance the movie's mixture of comedy, action, and drama. All in all, a smart subversive twist on a genre that all too often takes itself all too seriously. --Bret Fetzer
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| Customer Reviews:
 I really enjoyed this! November 21, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I completely diasagree with the first two reviewers as well. I went to see this when it was out in the cinema (small local cinema - who only intended to show it for one night) - the place was sold out and they ended up putting it on for weeks instead.
I thought this movie was very cleverly done, Will Smith portrayed the character very well, and the tongue in cheek approach used here worked very well. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and was frequently laughing out loud.
I didn't know what to expect going to see this but I'm glad I did and think most people will find it very enjoyable.
One of his best movies in recent years... October 29, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I completely disagree with the other 2 reviewers... this movie was by far one of Will Smith's better movies in recent years.. he hasnt produced many.. whereas I-Robot for example - it was similar to other movies... but hancock was good because Will Smith played a role that he was good at... comedy...
 Poor October 22, 2008
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
I completely agree with the previous reviewer. Great effects do not make a great movie.
 Absolute Rubbish October 21, 2008
3 out of 13 found this review helpful
This has to be one of the poorest films that Will Smith has made in a long time. Yes the special effects are 1st class and the story is different, i.e. Super hero is a down and out drunk but is "remodelled" as to how a True super hero should act and perform for the public.
Save your 15.98 and rent it.
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