I was expecting a comedy from beginning to end but Hancock is really two movies mashed together: a comedy in the first half (Superman is an asshole) and an action drama in the second half. It starts out as pretty funny superhero satire. But it’s like they ran out of steam and after Hancock is redeemed it’s a completely different movie. The whole becomes a hero backstory myth that follows a formula similar to Stripes or Batman Begins. Not exactly what I was expecting but it’s a fun popcorn movie.

Hancock (Netflix)

Comments

1. DaveTheWave on 2009-01-23 09:24:30 wrote: I also found Hancock to be an interesting movie. Superman has a homeless drunk was funny. When you find out he is not the only one really threw me for a loop. I highly suggest…

2. woo on 2009-01-27 05:46:16 wrote: hancock straight up stunk. while not giving it away, his backstory was completely unbelieveable. i remember walking out of that with a friend wondering what the heck we just saw. i had visions of highlander 2, the quickening… with that said, i’m glad to see jason bateman getting more work these days.