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There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's... morePlot:
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. | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(124 articles)
‘The Dark Knight’ still No. 1 at overseas b.o. (From screeninglog. 31 August 2008, 8:37 PM, PDT)
The Top 10 Summer 2008 Movies: It’s Been A Hell Of A Run! (From Screen Rant. 30 August 2008, 12:45 PM, PDT)
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I guess some people just can't take a switch in tone. moreUS Showtimes:
(register to personalize)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Will Smith | ... | John Hancock |
 | Charlize Theron | ... | Mary Embrey |
 | Jason Bateman | ... | Ray Embrey |
 | Jae Head | ... | Aaron Embrey |
 | Eddie Marsan | ... | Kenneth 'Red' Parker Jr. |
 | David Mattey | ... | Man Mountain |
 | Maetrix Fitten | ... | Matrix |
 | Thomas Lennon | ... | Mike |
 | Johnny Galecki | ... | Jeremy |
 | Hayley Marie Norman | ... | Hottie |
 | Dorothy Cecchi | ... | Woman in Dive Bar |
| Michelle Lemon | ... | Girl at Bus Bench |
| Akiva Goldsman | ... | Executive #1 |
 | Michael Mann | ... | Executive #2 |
| Brad Leland | ... | Executive #3 |
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Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language.Parents Guide:
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92 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Malaysia:U | Ireland:12A | Netherlands:12 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Argentina:13 | USA:PG-13 (edited for re-rating) (certificate #43295) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Hong Kong:IIA | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Singapore:PG | Chile:Y7 | UK:12A | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Finland:K-13 | Norway:15 | USA:R (original rating) | New Zealand:M | Brazil:12 | Canada:14A (Alberta) | South Korea:12 | Sweden:15 | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Germany:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Australia:MMOVIEmeter: 
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Shipped to some theaters with the codename 'Hidden from Earth'. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Hancock picks up the police cruiser to protect the downed female officer, it can be seen that the car has no transmission or prop-shaft, despite having supposedly just been driven to the heist. moreQuotes:
[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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Sanford and Son Theme moreFAQ
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I've read a lot of the reviews here complaining about the film flagging in its final act. I respectfully disagree.
Hancock is most definitely DIFFERENT in it's last half - it drops off the comedy significantly and introduces some fascinating superhero mythology that is almost like an ancient Greek myth in its context. It also introduces some pretty tense and violent moments that really made me wonder if they should be marketing it as the kid-friendly summer blockbuster that they are. However, both halves have their own merits - the first being the humour, and the second being the (almost tragic) origin mythos. I suspect if you are prepared for the switch in tone, rather than shocked when it arrives, you might enjoy Hancock as much as I did.