Summer Movie Review 2008 # 7: Hancock

Nearly every summer movie has at least one or two superhero movies showing. While Hancock advertised itself as a superhero film, one thing is noticeable: this is not your ordinary superhero. Will Smith plays John Hancock, an alcoholic superhero that does more damage to the city than its criminals. Rejected by society, a PR agent played by Jason Bateman offers his services to change his image and ultimately regain the people’s trust. I actually liked the story, in which it really focuses in trials that a superhero faces and not in an epic way. Expect no major action scenes or villains talking to themselves. This is a different kind of superhero movie. It was also great seeing Charlize Theron on the screen again. The story is simple yet it offers a fun watch especially for families. Hancock: 7/10