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Hancock 2008


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Users: (110,705 votes) 557 reviews | Critics: 310 reviews Metascore: 49/100 (based on 37 reviews from Metacritic.com)
A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image.

Director:

Peter Berg

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Will Smith ...
Charlize Theron ...
Jason Bateman ...
Jae Head ...
Eddie Marsan ...
David Mattey ...
Maetrix Fitten ...
Matrix
Thomas Lennon ...
Johnny Galecki ...
Hayley Marie Norman ...
Hottie
Dorothy Cecchi ...
Woman in Dive Bar
Michelle Lemon ...
Girl at Bus Bench
Akiva Goldsman ...
Executive
Michael Mann ...
Executive
Brad Leland ...
Executive
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Storyline

The powerful superhero John Hancock has become a joke because of his alcoholism and clumsiness. He has also become the most hated man in Los Angeles. Though he has saved many lives, he also destroyed a lot of property, costing the city millions every time he goes into action. When he saves the life of PR expert Ray Embrey from an oncoming train, the executive is thankful and believes he can restore Hancock's image as a true superhero. He brings the anti-hero home for dinner and introduces him to his son Aaron, a big fan, and to his wife, Mary. But for some mysterious reason Mary doesn't want Hancock anywhere near her or her family. Written by Rob Marshall, Chicago, IL  
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis


Taglines:

There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's... See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language. See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Japanese

Release Date:

2 July 2008 (Egypt) See more »

Also Known As:

Hidden from Earth See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$62,603,879 (USA) (6 July 2008) (3965 Screens)

Gross:

$624,386,746 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min  | USA: 102 min (unrated version)

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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MOVIEmeter:

Up 43% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The crew estimated that the number of effects shots before shooting was around 300. The final film contains 525 shots. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Mary takes the fork from Hancock to straighten it up, the fork is straight a fraction of a second before she moves her hand over it. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Police Officer: All units. All units. Code 3 pursuit of 2-11 white SUV heading east on Alameda service road. Suspects: three Asian males. Request back-up immediately. Be advised. Shots fired. Shots fired.
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Crazy Credits

A scene after the credits start to roll. See more »

Connections

Referenced in 2008 MTV Movie Awards (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Paper Planes"
Written by Mathangi Arulpragasm, Wesley Pentz, Topper Headon, Mick Jones,
Paul Simonon, and Joe Strummer
Performed by M.I.A.
Courtesy of Interscope Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
And courtesy of XL Recordings Ltd. See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

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User Reviews

Fix the final Act PLEASE!!!
8 June 2008 | by cmcmanus60 (United States) – See all my reviews
I also was at the test screening in Peoria AZ. The film was spot on for the first hour. Jokes were hitting left and right, Smith and Bateman displayed good chemistry, and the special effects, though not always finished, were eye popping nonetheless.

Without giving it away, the final half hour was flat, straying from the comical nature that had preceded it and instead tried to get philosophical and introduce a week paint'by'numbers villain. I spoke with director Peter Berg after the film and he seemed fully aware of the issues relating to the final act. Hopefully the recent "re shoot" will polish up that last act, making Hancock one of the must see blockbusters of the summer. In the form I saw it; it still has a ways to go.

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