There are heroes...there are superheroes...and then there's Hancock. With great power comes great responsibility - everyone knows that - everyone, that is, but Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood, Hancock's well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. The public has finally had enough - as grateful as they are to have their local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Hancock isn't the kind of man who cares what other people think - until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey, and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock's greatest challenge yet - and a task that may prove impossible as Ray's wife, Mary, insists that he's a lost cause.
Action dramedy "Hancock" smashes the superhero mold for the first half of the film, and then spends the last half messily trying to piece it back together. Will Smith's playing a troubled anti-hero with a drinking problem and no compassion for the victims he saves. It's an intriguing premise and one ripe with opportunity.
(Dec 2007) Will Smith briefly discussed his starring role in "Hancock" while at a press conference to promote "I Am Legend."
(Dec 2007) While doing press for "Juno," Jason Bateman talked about his role in "Hancock."
Gallery of photos from the Columbia Pictures movie, "Hancock," starring Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron.
"Hancock" 2-Disc Unrated Special Edition DVD review, storyline, and bonus features.
Gallery of photos from the premiere of the Columbia Pictures movie "Hancock" featuring Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Peter Berg, Daeg Faerch, Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Jane, Virginia Madsen, Marisol Nichols, Tia Mowry, Robinne Lee, Minnie Driver, The Cheetah Girls, Amanda Peet, Stuart Townsend, Queen Latifah, Terrell Owens, and Tyrese Gibson.
The stars of "Hancock" - Will Smith and Charlize Theron - practically ran down the red carpet but the film's director Peter Berg, producer Akiva Goldsman, and a few members of the cast stopped to chat before taking in the special Hollywood screening.
Cast and crew list for "Hancock," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"Hancock" trailer and video clips starring Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron.
"There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's..."
(Oct 2006) Peter Berg has taken over as director of "Tonight, He Comes." (renamed "Hancock")
(Dec 2005) Director Jonathan Mostow and Will Smith have signed on to the movie "Tonight, He Comes" for Columbia Pictures.
Columbia Pictures' official site for "Hancock." Release Date: July 2, 2008
"Hancock" is part of the big Summer Movies Preview on About.com.
"Hancock" is included on my list of the Top 15 action movies of 2008.
