Will Smith slips in action film 'Hancock'
 

At this point, nobody would argue that Will Smith deserves his own superhero franchise. Certainly, the filmmakers who've watched him deliver feats of box-office glory one July after another already consider him heroic. But they let him down this year with "Hancock," a mishmash of a movie that no mere mortal could save.

Part of the problem with Peter Berg's ill-conceived action flick is that while Smith is perfectly suited to saving the world, he makes a surprisingly unconvincing bad guy. And John Hancock is not, when we first meet him, a likely candidate for Superhero of the Year.

For one thing, although he has unearthly strength and speed, he's an unapologetic drunk. And for another, his defiantly surly attitude could use a serious adjustment. While he'll perform the occasional good deed, he does it with so much reluctance that he usually gets more grief than gratitude.

After he saves PR exec Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman, likable as always) from a speeding train, Ray brings Hancock home for dinner. Despite the objections of his disapproving wife (Charlize Theron), Ray has decided that his new project will be remaking Hancock's public image.

Hancock grudgingly goes along with Ray's plan, since deep down he's just a lost soul hoping for a few genuine connections.

An ongoing bout of amnesia means he can't remember anything about his past - not even how he got the abilities that make him feel like an alienated freak. While everyone seems to want something from him, all he wants is to figure out who he really is.

Unfortunately, the movie suffers from the same sort of identity crisis. There's a great idea here, but it's buried within a muddled story that lurches between dark comedy and maudlin drama.

The big twist is telegraphed so early that it feels silly and anticlimatic when it actually arrives. And without strong direction or a solid script to count on, Smith seems downright uncomfortable playing an irritable antihero.

Granted, he's always a charismatic presence, and he still has the power to draw supersized crowds. But "Hancock" gives proof that even summer's most reliable star is human after all.

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I have no interest in seeing it... and I like all his movies, fan since Fresh Prince of Bel Air, wow... even back when he released "Parents just don't understand"... damn, I'm getting old :(

I like him...

I named my daughter after his wife.. no lie

I still wanna go see the movie.

I saw it yesterday and thought it was pretty col and funny.

Omg that's the story?

He saves a PR exec??? and he tries to fix his reputation? omg thats lame.

The movie looks good but that story line is like wtf.. no thought at ALL heh...

I have read a lot of reviews of movies. And one of the things I have learned from them, is go and see the movie your self, and form your own opinion.

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"Hancock" it's too explicit for a superheroe name ... or my mind finally rot?

All I know is the teaser commercials for that film left me wondering why it didnt go straight to the USA network on a Saturday morning?
I like Will Smith, but god.. Whats with all the ridiculous "action hero" type movies and even tv shows lately? Is hollywood nothing more than a CGI lab? Lazy bastards. Get off your asses.

I think we are gonna go check it out this weekend.

I can never really be bothered going to the movie theatre now though. Would rather stay at home with a few beers and watch something...

Despite the reviews, I'm still looking forward to seeing it this weekend...

I will go see this movie... and I won't be a critic about it... I will just be entertained.

I guess I am a sheep.

i also thought it was good! critics are idiots now a days, i dont even bother listening to them

You are in the Adult Industry... where else would your mind go? :1orglaugh

I was at the premiere in Hollywood and I must say I really liked the movie. The concept is excellent!!!

And Will Smith performed all the classics on stage at the after-party. Now that was fun :)

Gonna go see it tomorrow, hope it's good

I thought the first half hour was hilarious, so I think you'll have a great time :)