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This is the second theatrical trailer for Hancock, directed by Peter Berg.
Clip: Hancock's Background
Will Smith plays the title role in "Hancock," a new action film about of an edgy, conflicted, sarcastic and misunderstood superhero. Smith talks about his character's weaknesses and bionic strengths.

Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   64,090 votes
Director:
Peter Berg
Writers:
Vincent Ngo (written by) and
Vince Gilligan (written by)
Release Date:
2 July 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's... more
Plot:
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 summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(179 articles)
DVD release inspirations including Hancock
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Hancock Unrated DVD Movie Review
 (From MoviesOnline. 29 November 2008, 8:00 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Not bad! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Hidden from Earth (Philippines: English title) (review title)
John Hancock (USA) (working title)
Tonight, He Comes (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language.
Runtime:
92 min | USA:102 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Japanese
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
Certification:
Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | UK:12A | Australia:M | Ireland:12A | Hong Kong:IIA | Finland:K-13 | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Germany:12 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Norway:15 | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (edited for re-rating) (certificate #43295) | USA:R (original rating) | Portugal:M/12 | Netherlands:12 | Brazil:12 | Sweden:15 | Argentina:13 | Chile:Y7 | New Zealand:M | Denmark:11 | Peru:14 | Canada:PG
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Trivia:
The original title was "Tonight, He Comes." It was later retitled "John Hancock", then finally retitled "Hancock". more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): In one scene, the TV news announcer states that Hancock has been taken to "Los Angeles General Hospital" but in the following scene, there is an exterior shot of the hospital with the sign "Mercy General Hospital". more
Quotes:
[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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Movie Connections:
References "Nancy Grace" (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Llego Cachaito more

FAQ

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143 out of 225 people found the following comment useful:-
Not bad!, 5 July 2008
8/10
Author: Tim Burrell (tim-2342) from Toronto, ON, Canada

Lots of people, including the critics, are ragging on this film. Seriously, what did they expect? It's a Hollywood blockbuster with Wil Smith in. Get over it, turn your brain off, and sit back and enjoy the ride.

For what it was, I thought it pretty good. It was entertaining, took a unique take on the superhero thing, and didn't have an overt number of huge gaping plot holes or completely blithe dialog.

If you're feeling like a Wil Smith movie, go for it. It's not as bad as they say... just don't expect any more than the typical Hollywood affair.

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