Hancock

****
UK Release Date: July 2nd 2008

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.

Director: Peter Berg (The Kingdom, Battleship, Lone Survivor)

Starring: Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron

Hancock isn't your typical superhero. He drinks heavily, has a major attitude problem and overall an asshole. At least that's what everyone else calls him. Hancock has a bad reputation with the citizens already. He wreaks havoc and leaves a wreckage whenever he attempts to save the day.

What's so refreshing about this anti-hero movie is its differences. It doesn't follow the winning formula used in most superhero movies. Hancock's debauchery and selfishness is interesting and captivating. He's easier to relate to than other superheroes because first and foremost he acts like a human being (whether it's for the good or bad).

Ray (Bateman) a very unsuccessful businessman, is saved by Hancock. He's the only one that bothers to thank him for his efforts. Ray decides to lead Hancock on the straight and narrow to gain money from the situation and much to the annoyance of his wife, Mary (Theron).   

A low-cost budget has hindered the CGI. This is most notable in the final act where the film takes a different turn. Instead of following Hancock on his path to greatness, the mood shifts. I will refrain from divulging anymore information because big plot twists come with it. You might like it, but for me it stopped Hancock from being the perfect (anti) superhero movie.