Review of Hancock (1991) by Marci D — 03 Aug 2012

The best first half of a super hero movie in a while.

This review of Hancock (1991) was written by Marci D on 03 Aug 2012.

Hancock has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 27 Jun 2016

Hancock is hilarious and action packed. Hancock is probably Will Smith's best movie yet. I would very much suggest this movie…

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By Eileen Jones (139) for The eXile (94) on 24 Oct 2018

Shots suddenly angled from the upper-right-hand-corner kitchen cupboard for no discernible reason…

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By Marcianne Miller (52) for Bold Life (Hendersonville, NC) (39) on 24 Aug 2018

[At first] Hancock is great fun, quirky and hilarious... Smith especially proves every minute why he's become the best in Hollywood…

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By Ted W (1,490) on 28 Jun 2016

Ok superhero movie starring will Smith as Hancock and his origin story becoming a cool but dumb funny superhero…

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By Andrew G (1,437) on 27 Mar 2017

Incoherence is obvious. Charlize Theron does her usual capable performance. Jason Bateman is ok but Will Smith is over rated for a reason…

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By Jj D (146) on 26 Mar 2017

The first 10 minutes hook you into the film right away which is impressive but it looses you just as fast due to a weak plot, uninspired action…

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By Tatsuhito K (750) on 13 Dec 2015

Hancock is a crass, vulgar and unlike able hero and I liked this movie because it refreshing to see a flawed, reckless superhero and it was…

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By Todd A (559) on 18 Nov 2018

Thought the movie was really interesting and would recommend it to someone who would like to understand a Super Hero who is lazy…

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By L A (71) on 03 Jan 2018

I found this to be a nice, fresh twist on the superhero genre…

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By Jason S (2,514) on 05 Dec 2016

A fun first half and a downer second half make this an unequal mess…

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