Hancock

[spideyboy_1111]

You hated enemy of the State, I Robot and I Am Legend!?!?!?!

Oh wow...

if you've ever read the book... you would too

[spideyboy_1111]

Again that is your opinion, but I would venture to say that the majority of people disagree with you:oldrazz:

I really don't know whats to hate about Bad Boys 1 or 2 to be honest. The films accomplished what they set out to do. They were entertaining action films, with some real funny moments. I don't think it set out to win oscars. Also I personally loved Enemy of the State, thought it was a pretty good thriller with good performances from Smith and Hackman.

Others, I Am Legend I thought was a good film, people get so hung up on the source material. I could honestly care less how the book ended. I enjoyed this ending. While I agree the CGI wasn't spectacular, I don't think it hindered the film. With Hitch I thought it was a good romantic comedy and Smith and Mendes had some pretty good chemistry together.

never been a fan of cop movies... esp black comedy action type shoot em up films (hate most shootem up films though). Also not usually a fan of govermental flicks so for those i am indeed biased.

I Am legend was a good film aside from the really crappy CG. It however shat upon the book... the book was sooo much better and more entertaining.

[Untilteld]

if you've ever read the book... you would too

Here here. :(:down

[cerealkiller182]

if you've ever read the book... you would too

I love the book. I dont hate the movie cause thefirst 3/4 i thought were really good. But its totally understandable that the book fans would completely despise the movie. I dontknow why people are so surprised.

[spideyboy_1111]

You hated I am Legend?! First one that I've seen! :whatever:

And Hancock I prefer to watch before say something.

really? most of my friends didn't care for the movie either... 2 read the book and are both horror fans... didnt care for it... i've read the book and in most cases im pretty balanced with my genre's i like a little bit of everything, just less in gang or cop or war films, 2 friends are in the movie industry and kept calling it a toned down 28days later (which it pretty much was). It was just a mediocre film, you really didnt gain or lose anything by watching it... I prefer movies that make you think and really let you reflect, I Am Legend was just rehashed ideas that have been done before...

now if the ending was like in the book were Nevile realises the vampiric infection becomes the norm and is the new human race and he has become the murderous hunter, the "legend" like we tell of vampires... which is what the whole title of the book/movie stems from:whatever:.... it would have been a much better movie. It lets you think a whole bunch more... but unfortunately the majority of general audiences don't like to think.

[spideyboy_1111]

I think you really have to try hard to hate Will Smith. Really, you do. Most movies he's been in, even if they bombed, he did a decent job in, he has a likeable presence. That's all that is.

o i definately agree, he truely is a great actor, i just don't think his draw of blockbusters have been as great as they were in the 90's... most have seemed sorta lack luster to me, more dissapointment then anything, but his acting has nothing to do with it... its the movies themselves

[spideyboy_1111]

I love the book. I dont hate the movie cause thefirst 3/4 i thought were really good. But its totally understandable that the book fans would completely despise the movie. I dontknow why people are so surprised.

ya, i know most movies don't follow books very well.. but it astounds me that the movie they created doesn't fit with the title now... lol, Neville found the cure and died.. whee! *yawn* too much of a hollywood ending... the books was soooooo much more deep :D

[cerealkiller182]

ya, i know most movies don't follow books very well.. but it astounds me that the movie they created doesn't fit with the title now... lol, Neville found the cure and died.. whee! *yawn* too much of a hollywood ending... the books was soooooo much more deep :D

The reason why Neville was a legend was far more creative and interesting than the movie's reasoning and the fact that they changed pissed me off the most. The other stuff was cool to see with plenty of intense and/or emotional scenes from Will. Basically, after he talks to the adult film mannequin the film went way downhill.

[ChrisBaleBatman]

So you hated the movie for not being like the book?

What about the movie as itself? Minus the book from the equation?

[cerealkiller182]

Like I said early first 3/4 were great which actually says alot considering the entire movie not just the ending was pretty far away from the book. But when a Last Man on Earth Story involves more than one person, thats stupid.

[Warhammer]

So you hated the movie for not being like the book?

What about the movie as itself? Minus the book from the equation?

That's what I do. I think that books can not make the transition to the silver screen without there being changes. That's why they are called adaptations. Now, I know that some don't agree with this, but that's how I do it. I watch a film without any bias, then judge it based on it's own merit, because when bias is put into the equation, the critique of the film is no longer valid.

...but that's just me. I'm just telling it how it is. No flamewars wanted.

[PWN3R]

That's what I do. I think that books can not make the transition to the silver screen without there being changes. That's why they are called adaptations. Now, I know that some don't agree with this, but that's how I do it. I watch a film without any bias, then judge it based on it's own merit, because when bias is put into the equation, the critique of the film is no longer valid.

...but that's just me. I'm just telling it how it is. No flamewars wanted.

I second and third this post. Secirded.
:up:

[BlackLantern]

Enemy of the State is a favorite of mine because it puts across that culture of paranoia we all live in.....I was ambivalent about I am Legend...I didn't hate it

[Hunter Rider]

TV Spot 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35KYmm-2gf4&fmt=18

TV Spot 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsp6GhlLbZ4&fmt=18

[Starbird]

Nice TV Spots..:)

[TNC9852002]

I really hate when people get irritated or annoyed or even hate a movie for whenever it does something different than the book as if it even matters.

I guess some people look at movie adaptations differently than others. To me, a movie is a movie and a book is a book. It's nice where you can take a book, translate it into a movie and make it a good movie. It's only a bonus if they manage to keep close to original material.

-TNC

[cerealkiller182]

I really hate when people get irritated or annoyed or even hate a movie for whenever it does something different than the book as if it even matters.

I guess some people look at movie adaptations differently than others. To me, a movie is a movie and a book is a book. It's nice where you can take a book, translate it into a movie and make it a good movie. It's only a bonus if they manage to keep close to original material.

-TNC

And a story is a story despite the medium. The ending was horrible. The original last man on Earth story became the last man in New York, and the monsters became generic when they were so more creative in the book. After Neville crashed his car on the dock the movie became so bland.

[Nightmare]

The ending was bad. The alternate ending was awful too.

[TNC9852002]

And a story is a story despite the medium. The ending was horrible. The original last man on Earth story became the last man in New York, and the monsters became generic when they were so more creative in the book. After Neville crashed his car on the dock the movie became so bland.
I'm not making excuses for the film or anything like that. I'm just talking in general. Heck, they could've used the original ending and still screwed up.

-TNC

[cerealkiller182]

I'm not making excuses for the film or anything like that. I'm just talking in general.

-TNC

But in general if the movie has so little to do with the book why even adapt the book. They could have named this movie anything and not give credit to Matheson and no one will know.

[Scandalous]

Caught Hancock a couple of weeks back at a screening here in L.A.

It was weak. Real weak. It will make some cash because it's a Will Smith 4th of July deal, but not nearly as much as past years, especially once the word gets out. They're promoting this thing like it's a big-time superhero action flick and I can tell you it ain't. Not even close.

[Nightmare]

Caught Hancock a couple of weeks back at a screening here in L.A.

It was weak. Real weak. It will make some cash because it's a Will Smith 4th of July deal, but not nearly as much as past years, especially once the word gets out. They're promoting this thing like it's a big-time superhero action flick and I can tell you it ain't. Not even close.

There it is folks. Hancock will suck.

[Dark Donnie]

There it is folks. Hancock will suck.

Why bother going now? :dry:

[spideyboy_1111]

I really hate when people get irritated or annoyed or even hate a movie for whenever it does something different than the book as if it even matters.

I guess some people look at movie adaptations differently than others. To me, a movie is a movie and a book is a book. It's nice where you can take a book, translate it into a movie and make it a good movie. It's only a bonus if they manage to keep close to original material.

-TNC

i can easily do that too... but not when they change something for the worse... changing at an even or better change i wont mind. in the case of I Am Legend, changing the ending suddenly made the title of the movie pointless and the movie less special. I go by "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"

[spideyboy_1111]

There it is folks. Hancock will suck.

lol u realize his this opinion isnt the first to sound like that right? lol

[Dark Donnie]

I bet you two are the same.....

[Sparky9292]

Caught Hancock a couple of weeks back at a screening here in L.A.

It was weak. Real weak. It will make some cash because it's a Will Smith 4th of July deal, but not nearly as much as past years, especially once the word gets out. They're promoting this thing like it's a big-time superhero action flick and I can tell you it ain't. Not even close.

I also found out that Will Smith is into Tom Cruises' Scientology crap. It will do even worse now. Finding out about this makes this day the worst of my life.:cmad:

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2008/01/09/2008-01-09_will_smith_boosting_scientology.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2008/01/09/amd_smithcruise.jpg

[carrrnuttt]

I also found out that Will Smith is into Tom Cruises' Scientology crap. It will do even worse now. Finding out about this makes this day the worst of my life.:cmad:

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2008/01/09/2008-01-09_will_smith_boosting_scientology.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2008/01/09/amd_smithcruise.jpg

Not this again. I had to deal with this nonsense on another forum. A car forum too, of all places.

Here. From the same source, months later:

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2008/03/18/2008-03-18_will_smith_and_jada_dont_know_much_scien.html


Will Smith and Jada: Don't know much Scientology
Tuesday, March 18th 2008, 4:00 AM

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett and Kimora Lee Simmons are loudly denying Radar magazine's claims that they've been recruited into — dun dun dun! — the Church of Scientology.

Smith, a good buddy of Scientology poster boy Tom Cruise, denies he is a church member. "You don't have to be Jewish to be a friend of Steven Spielberg. You don't have to be a Muslim to be a friend of Muhammad Ali. And you don't have to be a Scientologist to be a friend of Tom Cruise," Smith tells us. "I am a Christian. I am a student of all religions. And I respect all people and all paths."

Despite reports she distributed the Scientology book "The Way to Happiness" to N.Y. school kids, Simmons' reps also denied her involvement.

But while celebs are distancing themselves from the cultlike religion, Radar's blistering six-page expose of the church says leaders are more concerned by the dissension of its former members, namely the shadowy network of ex-Scientologists known as "Anonymous."

The group is credited with leaking the now-infamous recruiting tape of Cruise laughing maniacally (in an equally creepy turtleneck). The pranksters/hackers also managed to crash the church's Web site for three days and post confidential Scientololgy documents and lectures on YouTube.

Said Church spokeswoman Karin Pouw: "This group of cyber-terrorists ... has targeted the Scientology religion with hate speech and hate crimes" and has even left "threats to plant nitroglycerin bombs in churches."

[PJBoy]

TV Spot 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsp6GhlLbZ4&fmt=18
Awesome!

[BizarroAids]

Nice new spot. This movie is definately getting alot of hype behind it.

How many times does he called jackass in this movie?:woot:

[Scandalous]

I also found out that Will Smith is into Tom Cruises' Scientology crap. It will do even worse now. Finding out about this makes this day the worst of my life.:cmad:

That's no big deal. Will Smith's got no problem as long as he doesn't argue with Matt Lauer over prescription drugs or publicy advise Brooke Shields on depression management.

What he needs to worry about is his crappy movie. He was present at the screening, btw.

[fabman]

Will Smith is not a Scientologist.

[Crook]

What he needs to worry about is his crappy movie. He was present at the screening, btw.
What can you tell us about the film?

Will Smith is not a Scientologist.
Mhm. He just so happened to have started an institution based on Scientology. I'm sure that's just coincidence, right? :o

http://www.cele*****y.com/11758/exclusive_will_smiths_new_private_school_new_villa ge_academy_is_a_scientology_school/

(replace the asterisk with the B word)

[Scandalous]

Nice new spot. This movie is definately getting alot of hype behind it.

How many times does he called jackass in this movie?:woot:

It's as$hole--and I counted five or so.

[cerealkiller182]

Mhm. He just so happened to have started an institution based on Scientology. I'm sure that's just coincidence, right? :o

http://www.cele*****y.com/11758/exclusive_will_smiths_new_private_school_new_villa ge_academy_is_a_scientology_school/

(replace the asterisk with the B word)

5 of the 17 teachers are scientologists. How many are Christian? How many are Muslims?

This looks like all assumption based on two facts: 1) Smith wants to open a school and 2) Smiths former personal assistant now works there.Which although telling doesnt really prove anything.

And one of the major sources is National Enquirer, who although have gotten lucky in the past, report every two-bit news tip they get.

Plus Smith has already answered the rumors:
"You don't have to be Jewish to be a friend of Steven Spielberg. You don't have to be a Muslim to be a friend of Muhammad Ali. And you don't have to be a Scientologist to be a friend of Tom Cruise," Smith tells us. "I am a Christian. I am a student of all religions. And I respect all people and all paths."

which is onlya few posts upward by carrrnuttt

[Scandalous]

What can you tell us about the film?

I can tell you that if you find superhero sex scenes (pretty much the same thing they alredy did in My Super Ex-Girlfriend, btw) and kids swearing to be funny, you should have a ball. If you're looking for really good superhero action and cohesive story, you should save your money because this is not that film.

It would have been more notable 15 years ago, before the advent of the modern superhero film. In the summer of Iron Man, TDK, Hulk, and Hellboy, it just seemed like a relic--a superhero movie that thinks it's too good for superheroes, when in actuality, the entire film isn't even as good as the commericals for the rest of the 2008 superhero movie lineup.

Hancock's powers are flight, super-speed, invulnerability and super-strength. That's it. So, 15 years ago, a guy in shorts, a t-shirt and knit cap throwing cars around might have been impressive. This year it's just lame. And if you've seen all the advertisements, then you've seen all the major action pieces Hancock has to offer. I'm not kidding. Most of them are just gags, anyway, so there's no suspense or dramatic setup. Don't look for anything like Superman saving the plane in Returns or Spider-Man's train battle with Doc Ock. Hancock tosses a whale. Hancock plays basketball. Hancock bangs some groupie. Hancock wears a stupid leather outfit. Big deal.Peter Berg is a very good director who's totally out of his comfort zone here.

In addition to lackluster action, Hancock himself is the major problem. There's nothing likeable about this character. The movie spends nearly a hour establishing what a jerk he is; so much so that when I found out why, I still disliked him. There are no real super-villains to speak of, so Hancock's actions make him the worst guy in the film.

Jason Bateman was good as always, and Charlize Theron looked very hot. But this is maybe a Saturday afternoon rental at best.

[the a1ant]

There it is folks. Hancock will suck.

Too early to tell considering they're doing re-shoots and still editing the flick. Reviews for the film have been mixed so far, mostly due to the 2nd half of the film - which they might be trying to fix.

Some reviews on the more positive side:

1 (http://www.freezedriedmovies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/431-Early-Hancock-Review%21.html) - One cannot ignore Peter Berg’s work here. It’s his biggest budgeted film yet, but it’s still very much a Peter Berg film, in that it’s not only great, but far from typical. He makes a different type of film every time (Sports, black comedy, action, thriller, and now superhero drama), but the continuing thread is that they are unconventional takes on well-worn material, and always for the better. 8/10

2 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448157/) - It's a pretty good movie. The beginning is amazing, but it dies down a lot after about an hour. It's a superhero movie with a completely different twist; and keeps you entertained throughout most of the movie. Overall, it's a good movie. Not the best of the Summer, but probably top 10. This movie is entertaining, and worth the money to kill an hour and a half. But it definitely lacks a lot of character development which almost kills the entire movie. 7/10

3 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448157/board/thread/102736645) - I really enjoyed it, it was funny as hell, with a lil drama mixed in, could of left the drama out of the movie but other then that its definitely worth checking out, Will Smith played a great mixed up superhero. I definitely look forward to seeing the full finished product.

4 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448157/usercomments) - Overall I'd give the film an 8.5/10 because it was an innovative look at a superhero other then all the Batman's and Supermen we're given a truly conflicted character who isn't fully invincible. There are many quotable scenes, funny moments, and good special effects that you haven't seen in other movies before. I expect this film to make a lot of money at the box office this summer and please many Will Smith fans along with action fans or people who are looking for a solid popcorn flick.

More Mixed:
5 (http://www.beyondhollywood.com/a-review-of-peter-bergs-hancock-spoilers/) - Hancock is a severely uneven film. The first half is an amazing action comedy with some big laughs, great set pieces, and slick production value (even in its current state of incompletion), but by the second half the damn thing falls apart. They get dramatic on you. They get teary eyed on you. And the whole thing feels like a throw away episode of Friday Night Lights.

I hope they really fix the 2nd half of the film. It'd be a shame for it to fail because of that.

[spideyboy_1111]

I bet you two are the same.....

please.... i may not have a life, but i'm not pathetic enough to pull one of those

[spideyboy_1111]

Nice new spot. This movie is definately getting alot of hype behind it.

How many times does he called jackass in this movie?:woot:

actually from what i've heard thats one of the reasons its also been getting an R rating... they use it at least 10-15 times in the pg-13 version

[spideyboy_1111]

hancock was def a 6 or 6.5 out of 10... 7 i'd give it to be generous for the humor thats pretty good.... its a great movie if you love one liners, that will get tiring after a week yet they seem to last a year :( but ya.... its an alright flick, decent, not great

[Octoberist]

i can't even see how this movie can even be remotely rated r if that rating was ever considered.

[Kakihara]

Will Smith is not a Scientologist.

Totally wrong. Do some research. He actually is helping to build/open some new kind of "Scientology understanding" learning center in the future. Don't shoot the messenger...

[EML]

Like it even matters.

[JackMercy]

http://www.cinemablend.com/new.php?id=8851

Has nobody picked up on this yet? Yeah, they're late in noting the reshoots, but...

Hancock's World Premiere in Sydney, Australia on June 10 has been canceled.

Supposedly it will take place in France (France??) one week later...if the movie's ready, that is.

:cool:

[Nokio]

I can tell you that if you find superhero sex scenes (pretty much the same thing they alredy did in My Super Ex-Girlfriend, btw) and kids swearing to be funny, you should have a ball. If you're looking for really good superhero action and cohesive story, you should save your money because this is not that film.

It would have been more notable 15 years ago, before the advent of the modern superhero film. In the summer of Iron Man, TDK, Hulk, and Hellboy, it just seemed like a relic--a superhero movie that thinks it's too good for superheroes, when in actuality, the entire film isn't even as good as the commericals for the rest of the 2008 superhero movie lineup.

Hancock's powers are flight, super-speed, invulnerability and super-strength. That's it. So, 15 years ago, a guy in shorts, a t-shirt and knit cap throwing cars around might have been impressive. This year it's just lame. And if you've seen all the advertisements, then you've seen all the major action pieces Hancock has to offer. I'm not kidding. Most of them are just gags, anyway, so there's no suspense or dramatic setup. Don't look for anything like Superman saving the plane in Returns or Spider-Man's train battle with Doc Ock. Hancock tosses a whale. Hancock plays basketball. Hancock bangs some groupie. Hancock wears a stupid leather outfit. Big deal.Peter Berg is a very good director who's totally out of his comfort zone here.

In addition to lackluster action, Hancock himself is the major problem. There's nothing likeable about this character. The movie spends nearly a hour establishing what a jerk he is; so much so that when I found out why, I still disliked him. There are no real super-villains to speak of, so Hancock's actions make him the worst guy in the film.

Jason Bateman was good as always, and Charlize Theron looked very hot. But this is maybe a Saturday afternoon rental at best.


Normally I ignore most of the people on this board and AICN because a good deal of the posters dislike Will Smtih, but this film sounds from your judgement to be a letdown that may be true. I loved the trailers and said that Hancock shouldn't be underestimated and that it could beat out the other three superhero flicks this summer(Batman, Hulk, IM, Hellboy is no competition), but after learning more about the plot and the fact that their isn't even a villian so to speak and it's more of Will Smith being himself, well i'm some what disappointed. I'm sure that Hancock will get some laughs and make some money because of smith's involvment, but this isn't the eighties or era before good superhero films. Today's audience is expecting more.

When i read about the sex scene a red flag went up. I remember that sex scene in Smallville between Clark and the superpowered Lana and i thought that now more then ever this show has run its course. It just has no place in my opinion a superhero flick that wants to be taken serious, unless it's along the lines of spoof movies like Superhero Movie or even My super Ex-girlfriend. Maybe this is what the creative team was aiming for, A superpowered Fresh Prince of Belair, cause it beginning to sound like that what it is. I do like Will Smith and I'll more then likly see it when it comes out, but now I'm expecting to be let down somewhat.

[블라스]

The new trailer I saw with Indy 4 was great, I can't wait to see this.

[Art Damage]

I heard it's supposed to be really dark, so I'm looking forward to that...

[spideyboy_1111]

I heard it's supposed to be really dark, so I'm looking forward to that...

unless ALOT has changed... its not really dark... hell it makes Ghostrider look like From Hell :o

[kaylee]

The new trailer I saw with Indy 4 was great, I can't wait to see this.

I finally caught the trailer on the big screen too and it was awesome. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. It seems like it's a perfect mix of action and humor - a lot of films try to get both of these elements down and usually fails at one of them but I have faith that Hancock will pull it off seamlessly.

[Raiden]

I heard it's supposed to be really dark, so I'm looking forward to that...

Will Smith in a dark movie? I don't think so.

[Raiden]

I finally caught the trailer on the big screen too and it was awesome. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. It seems like it's a perfect mix of action and humor - a lot of films try to get both of these elements down and usually fails at one of them but I have faith that Hancock will pull it off seamlessly.

Iron Man got these two elements down, and we'll see if Hancock does likewise.

[Gotham]

Iron Man got these two elements down, and we'll see if Hancock does likewise.

It should.

The combination of Peter Berg and Will Smith is wonderful. Berg has proven himself to be a very, very talented director.

[PJBoy]

New TV Spot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ3OtzPFn5g

[the a1ant]

New TV Spot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ3OtzPFn5g

Looking great. I love the flying shots!

[MattBearPig]

I wish they'd keep the R- rating.

[Nightmare]

looks lame

[SFII]

more Will Smith obnoxiousness on the big screen. just what the world needs.

i'd rather see Wall-E. and/or Kung Fu Panda.

[Omega Wizard]

Summer release + Will Smith = Licence to Print Money

[Nightmare]

Summer release + Will Smith = Licence to Print Money

Yeah and disappointment.

[carrrnuttt]

Yeah and disappointment.

Why so serious? :huh:

[Retroman]

I hope they release a serious-looking poster with him in his costume, showing the eagle design on his back. They'll probably just have comedic posters though.
I guess they want it to look different from the rest of this summer's superhero fair.:o

One poster in costume would be cool though...
http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/10/hancock-reshoots-in-times-square/

Hancock reshoots.

Reshooting a few scenes?
Since the movie takes place in California i wonder how Times Square fits in?
actually screenings usually indicate that a studio is unsure of a movie... so they bring in the GA to watch it.. and attempt to fix whats broken. (if possible). usually its just cutting scenes, and working with timing and editing. Usually a movie with a screening means the studio is aware they may have garbage on there hands.
Well with news of reshoots it's looking they're trying to fix whatever they can.While they still can....
That's what some guy wrote who was in the crowd. He said it was a flashback scene cause alot of the extras were given 80's style clothes.
It might explain the hairdo which is different from all the shots we've seen of Smith in character.
i can't even see how this movie can even be remotely rated r if that rating was ever considered.
I didn't think that with Wanted but after seeing the Russian trailer....
New TV Spot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ3OtzPFn5g
Nice!

Will Smith finally gets to be Neo.:woot:

[Omega Wizard]

Yeah and disappointment.
When was the last time he was disappointing?

I am Legeng; Great acting on his part
Pursuit of Happiness was an oscar quality film
Hitch was good for what it was
Shark Tale was ****ing awesome. :woot:
And I liked I,Robot.

[spideyboy_1111]

When was the last time he was disappointing?

I am Legeng; Great acting on his part
Pursuit of Happiness was an oscar quality film
Hitch was good for what it was
Shark Tale was ****ing awesome. :woot:
And I liked I,Robot.


o smith's acting def isn't ever a disappointment... just some of the movies themselves

[spideyboy_1111]

Since the movie takes place in California i wonder how Times Square fits in?

Well with news of reshoots it's looking they're trying to fix whatever they can.While they still can....

1) he ends up in new york at the end of the movie.... and i guess with the reshoots, did in the 80's as well

2) none of the reports from the reshoots from the locations seem to be helping what the majority of my screenings problems were :(

[Dark Donnie]

Why so serious? :huh:

That made me laugh.....I agree though, I doubt many have been disappointed with any of his Summer Releases.

[Omega Wizard]

o smith's acting def isn't ever a disappointment... just some of the movies themselves
I like all his films, except Bad Boys II

[spideyboy_1111]

I like all his films, except Bad Boys II

his later action blockbusters have been disappointing to me. his 90's ones were great though

[블라스]

What in the blue hell??? :wow:
Peter Berg is directing this??? :confused:

[Omega Wizard]

What in the blue hell??? :wow:
Peter Berg is directing this??? :confused:
Is your name supposed to be 3 question marks?

[블라스]

Nope, it's my real name in Korean characters.

[GhostPoet]

I'm so excited for this flick! :) Will Smith is a fantastic actor and I'm also big on superhero movies...so this is double geek-out for me.

[Gotham]

What in the blue hell??? :wow:
Peter Berg is directing this??? :confused:

I was shocked too. I didn't expect him to make this film after The Kingdom.

[cerealkiller182]

I was shocked too. I didn't expect him to make this film after The Kingdom.

If you look at his filmography, his work has been very varied. I believe that hes adapting Dune next.

[Gotham]

If you look at his filmography, his work has been very varied. I believe that hes adapting Dune next.

I heard.

How fast they make that film may depend on how big this film is.

[PJBoy]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s79/PJBoySv/HanSuit.jpg

[spideyboy_1111]

i could be wrong... but the eagle landing on the cars might be new? doesn't look familiar to me, but the CG wasn't done yet in my film either

[Electrix]

Where's that image from?

[TheComicbookKid]

Hey Spideyboy,

Where does that tornado sequence fit into the movie?

[spideyboy_1111]

Hey Spideyboy,

Where does that tornado sequence fit into the movie?

beginning of the last act of the movie i'd say (if u divided the movie into 3 acts)
it's around when Charlize's character finally meets with Hancock to talk to him about there powers, she gets upset goes flying off, he follows, she creates the tornado and the 2 fight (the fight is clearly just inserted for special effects showing off which kinda kills it for me :(

[Dr Lee]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s79/PJBoySv/HanSuit.jpg

That looks like a statue in the background..... I get the feeling there's going to be a ton of Eagle references throughout the movie

[Magneto29]

ooo, nice picture!

[spideyboy_1111]

That looks like a statue in the background..... I get the feeling there's going to be a ton of Eagle references throughout the movie
ya.. the whole time during the movie i was like... gah... falcon rip haha... black man with bird of prey :whatever:

[Conebone69]

New TV Spot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ3OtzPFn5g
They ripped off some of that music from the SM3 trailer

[Retroman]

1) he ends up in new york at the end of the movie.... and i guess with the reshoots, did in the 80's as well

2) none of the reports from the reshoots from the locations seem to be helping what the majority of my screenings problems were :(
Oh okay. Thanks.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s79/PJBoySv/HanSuit.jpg

Awesome pic!:up: Thanks PJBoy.

The eagle imagery is everywhere - on his beanie, his chain, the back of his suit, shoes and now here again.What's the significance of it?:huh: Is it a nod to Superman or is it supposed to represent freedom like it does in the USA? Or maybe he was possibly raised by eagles?:p

[spideyboy_1111]

Oh okay. Thanks.


Awesome pic!:up: Thanks PJBoy.

The eagle imagery is everywhere - on his beanie, his chain, the back of his suit, shoes and now here again.What's the significance of it?:huh: Is it a nod to Superman or is it supposed to represent freedom like it does in the USA? Or maybe he was possibly raised by eagles?:p

meh he just likes eagles.. it was a weird reference they never fleshed out other then "he likes them" and magically he ends up with a pet eagle at the end of the movie (cough cough falcon rip off)

[Retroman]

meh he just likes eagles.. it was a weird reference they never fleshed out other then "he likes them" and magically he ends up with a pet eagle at the end of the movie (cough cough falcon rip off)
Thanks for clearing up the mystery.Seeing how much they use it i thought they would explain it in the film.:o

[cerealkiller182]

meh he just likes eagles.. it was a weird reference they never fleshed out other then "he likes them" and magically he ends up with a pet eagle at the end of the movie (cough cough falcon rip off)

I actually love that reasoning. Its so simple. "Why Pinto?" "Why not?" :cwink:

[the a1ant]

That new photo is nice, and the eagle references are interesting. :up:

Some updates:

Wanna See An Exclusive Clip From 'Hancock'?

Tune in at 7:30 p.m. ET Sunday, just before the MTV Movie Awards, to check it out Will Smith as a superhero who doesn't give a damn.

The cast will also appear at the event.

Hancock World-Premiere moved to France

HOLLYWOOD heavyweights Will Smith and Charlize Theron have had their trip to Sydney cancelled because the print of their flick, Hancock, won't be ready to make the journey with them.

Smith had personally nominated Sydney as the city to host the world premiere for the super-hero comedy film, with the A-listers to have walked the red carpet at the Entertainment Quarter on June 10.

But due to the print delay, the Harbour City has unfortunately been shafted, with Hancock now scheduled to debut in France a week later.

[PJBoy]

Awesome pic!:up: Thanks PJBoy.
:cwink:


Wanna See An Exclusive Clip From 'Hancock'?
Tune in at 7:30 p.m. ET Sunday, just before the MTV Movie Awards, to check it out Will Smith as a superhero who doesn't give a damn.
Awesome, but where's that info from?

[stryfe]

yes its immature for me to point out but comeon.......lol at HANCOCK. That was the best name they could bring to the table?

[Orb]

They ripped off some of that music from the SM3 trailer

It's called "Out of Time". So they really didn't rip it off since its a music not made just for SM3 trailer.

[The Apatow Crew]

They just showed a clip on the mtv movie awards preshow.

[RickO'Connell]

They just showed a clip on the mtv movie awards preshow.

It should be on the site now

[M.O.Steel]

when i say han...you say....:funny:

[JackMercy]

Some updates:

Hancock World-Premiere moved to France


http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?p=14866194#post14866194

I feel like William Hurt in Dark City: "Nobody *ever* listens to me..."

;)

[PJBoy]

They just showed a clip on the mtv movie awards preshow.
Oh crap, I missed it. Can you describe it?

[Gotham]

Oh crap, I missed it. Can you describe it?

Basically, it was Hancock landing in the neighborhood and throwing the kid into the sky. Looked good.

[hpwiz89]

Looks like this movie will be a nice popcorn film.

[PJBoy]

Is up!!

http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1588446&vid=237339

[PJBoy]

Basically, it was Hancock landing in the neighborhood and throwing the kid into the sky. Looked good.
Thanks anyway! :cwink:

[spideyboy_1111]

ha.. they edited out jack ass for "jerk" :-P

[PJBoy]

Youtube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92C7lMmZXZc

[Retroman]

Nice clip.
The CG when he lands looks a little suspect though. I guess that will be touched up before the release next month.
ha.. they edited out jack ass for "jerk" :-P
Looks like they're watering it down to get that PG 13 rating.:o

[jimslimbo]

i cant wait!!!!!!

[Fanticon]

this movie is gonna hit the jackpot...i hope it doesn't outgross im or tdk though...

[The Apatow Crew]

Looks like they're watering it down to get that PG 13 rating.:oor maybe just for tv. you can say jackass in a PG-13 movie.

[spideyboy_1111]

Nice clip.
The CG when he lands looks a little suspect though. I guess that will be touched up before the release next month.

Looks like they're watering it down to get that PG 13 rating.:o

na i'm sure it was just for TV purposes. the word "jackass" is an ongoing word hancock is called throughout the movie

[spideyboy_1111]

this movie is gonna hit the jackpot...i hope it doesn't outgross im or tdk though...

BWAHAHAHHAHA!

sorry but this film will be lucky to beat IM, KotCS, and SiTC let alone tDK

[spideyboy_1111]

or maybe just for tv. you can say jackass in a PG-13 movie.

ya they can.. but it was also one of the reasons it originally had an R rating. you can only say so many words so many times.

[carrrnuttt]

ya they can.. but it was also one of the reasons it originally had an R rating. you can only say so many words so many times.

I'd like you to point me to a link/site with the rule in evidence then, considering PG-13 is generally more associated with levels of violence and sex, than language, Mr. "I-watched-this-movie-and-didn't-like-it-therefore-I-am-now-an-expert-about-everything-pertaining-to-it."

Seriously.

I love how you are now an "expert" on anything and everything pertaining to this movie, just because your little peon ass got to watch an early screening. You're the kind of opinionated jackass that makes me wish this movie does well, just so it can shut you up from whining about everything about the movie. There's some of us that have learned to form our own opinions. If they coincide with yours, great. But till we are allowed to form them, you don't need to keep shoving yours down our throats like it's the goddamned be-all and end-all of it.

[The Apatow Crew]

ya they can.. but it was also one of the reasons it originally had an R rating. you can only say so many words so many times.
yeah but jackass isn't that bad of a word. The movie accepted said the S word so many times in that movie and it was rated PG-13. Plus it had one f bomb.

[spideyboy_1111]

I'd like you to point me to a link/site with the rule in evidence then, considering PG-13 is generally more associated with levels of violence and sex, than language, Mr. "I-watched-this-movie-and-didn't-like-it-therefore-I-am-now-an-expert-about-everything-pertaining-to-it."

Seriously.

I love how you are now an "expert" on anything and everything pertaining to this movie, just because your little peon ass got to watch an early screening. You're the kind of opinionated jackass that makes me wish this movie does well, just so it can shut you up from whining about everything about the movie. There's some of us that have learned to form our own opinions. If they coincide with yours, great. But you don't need to keep shoving it down our throats like it's the goddamned be-all and end-all of it.

you seriously didn't know you can only use so much of a fowl language per rating?

[spideyboy_1111]

yeah but jackass isn't that bad of a word. The movie accepted said the S word so many times in that movie and it was rated PG-13. Plus it had one f bomb.

its not the word itself though, its the how many times used. PG-13 can say the F bomb even. but i think there only allowed to use it like 1 or 2 times. the word jackass is used in abundance in this film and it was one of the reasons causing it to be R.. they used it alot as it is in my filming but it still squeezed out a pg-13 in my viewing

[spideyboy_1111]

hey i'm just going by what my friends in the movie industry tell me... it's not like i have a list of what words you can only use so many times and what's the ranking on cursing per word

[Fanticon]

BWAHAHAHHAHA!

sorry but this film will be lucky to beat IM, KotCS, and SiTC let alone tDK

so your thinking IRobot numbers? I hope so...

[Nightmare]

Irobot was disappointing as was I Am Legend.

[Magneto29]

Random French speaking kid ? What's up with that ?

[spideyboy_1111]

Irobot was disappointing as was I Am Legend.

agrees

[spideyboy_1111]

Random French speaking kid ? What's up with that ?

he's the bully named michelle (or whatever the french name of michael is) and bullies Jason Batemans kid

[jimslimbo]

Irobot was disappointing as was I Am Legend.

Disagree

[Warhammer]

I am sure this is cleverly edited, but this uncut trailer made the first part of the trailer even more hilarious:

vNEZYytYX0U

"Cause I've been drinking, b****!"

[spideyboy_1111]

that trailer pretty much shows every thing about the movie anyway :(

[Sebastos]

I'm loving every tv spot i'm seeing for the movie.

[Punisher 04]

I'm loving every tv spot i'm seeing for the movie.

Same here, can't wait.

[DAMU RYDER]

ima check out this movie

[PJBoy]

Another clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg40pdLOu9U

[turtlefocker]

gives a little insight into him, not aging, thats cool.

[KenK]

Another clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg40pdLOu9U

Interesting. . . .

[the a1ant]

I really liked Charlize acting in that scene. She said so much without saying anything at all. :up:

[spideyboy_1111]

ahhh but i know what she be saying ;)

[PJBoy]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s79/PJBoySv/HanWillSmith02.jpg

[Savage]

Man, can Will Smith pull of superheroic. He should really play someone like the Green Lantern or Luke Cage sometime. Hell, I'd be happy if Hancock became a legit comic book superhero like Robocop did.

[cerealkiller182]

you mean a legit general genre superhero?

I mean I suppose if the movie is successful, a comic book could be next.

[Savage]

Yeah, I mean just look at that face and jaw. That right there is a superhero. :up:

[cerealkiller182]

Imknida mad he thought there was no good superhero for him. He would have made a great John Stewart, and could of pulled off Luke Cage as well (prolly notas much as John Stewart)

[spideyboy_1111]

he'd make a good falcon... if the movie didn't rip off the character a lil bit as is

[dark_b]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s79/PJBoySv/HanWillSmith02.jpg
ok am i blind or something? isnt something wrong wiht hes neck? isnt hes neck to wide?
did they really need to do this?

[spideyboy_1111]

ok am i blind or something? isnt something wrong wiht hes neck? isnt hes neck to wide?
did they really need to do this?

i don't remember it like that in the movie... to be honest it looks kinda photoshopped to me

[dark_b]

its obvious photoshoped. i didnt want to sound like a jackass or smartass. this is pathatic.

[Nightmare]

Looks lame :down:

[X-Maniac]

So what do we reckon now about this movie? A fun flick or a disaster?

http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2008/05/will-smiths-hancock-movie-coul.html#more

[GL1]

Critics are still, by and large, ignorant. That particular article is a persuasion piece, according to my English teacher's standards... an editorial, not a critique.

It's pretty clear that I'm going to like it... as will many others. There's nothing keeping a movie from being both a fun flick and a box office disaster.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

So have there been any more reviews for this movie, I was really looking forward to it but the early reviews made me a bit cautious, i'll still go and see it because i normally love Will Smith movies, just curious.

[Dark Donnie]

its obvious photoshoped. i didnt want to sound like a jackass or smartass. this is pathatic.
Agreed, and he looks like a dork in that alfit. (sp?)

Looks horrible :down:

It's not a Photoshop at all. His Costume zips all the way up his neck. It's zipped down in that picture.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/12398/will-smith-as-hancock.jpg

[RickO'Connell]

Who wants to bet if there is a Sequel they will do the "hip thing" in Hollywood & give Hancock a son they will Super Age him so that Will can cast his own kid in the role :o

[KenK]

I don't know if this has been covered already, but what was the budget for this film? 'Cause people like to throw around the word "flop" when a big-budget movie doesn't make as much as they would have hoped, and I'm wondering how much people expect Hancock to flop in relation to how much it cost to make. This is still Will Smith we're talking about here. This is a Will Smith film being released on Fourth of July weekend. This movie could be the biggest turd ever, and it will still make close to a hundred million in the first weekend alone.

Don't get me wrong, I want to enjoy the film, and if there are as overwhelming a number of people who have issues with it, as some people are claiming to be, I hope the filmmakers can resolve them in time. What I've seen in previews and commercials, it certainly looks enjoyable, and even if it's not as action-packed as those previews and commercials are making it out to be, it still has plenty of things to interest me. I've loved Will Smith as an actor since his sitcom, and he's certainly continued to grow as an actor since. Then you've got Jason Bateman, and Charlize Theron, and neither of them are slouches in the acting department. Also, I love Peter Berg as a director. I've yet to really be disappointed by him as a director, so I'm going to have faith that he's done everything he can to make this an enjoyable film.

[cerealkiller182]

Well there are critical flops and financial flops. Didnt the first Hulk movie make a lot?

[Knives122]

I don't know if this has been covered already, but what was the budget for this film? 'Cause people like to throw around the word "flop" when a big-budget movie doesn't make as much as they would have hoped, and I'm wondering how much people expect Hancock to flop in relation to how much it cost to make. This is still Will Smith we're talking about here. This is a Will Smith film being released on Fourth of July weekend. This movie could be the biggest turd ever, and it will still make close to a hundred million in the first weekend alone.

The budget is 150, I personally don't think this movie will be a flop. The movie honestly does not look like it'll be a disappointment b/c it'll be giving us a hero with powers like superman and with zero responsibility or "holding-back factor" in using them. That's pretty much all I want to see and this looks like it(even if only a little).

Plus it's Will smith, almost every movie he's been in has been or has been close to #1 that week and people are going to go see this movie regardless of what the critics say about it or what else it's going up against(although I think Batman will win the weekend, they're probably make around the same)

Well there are critical flops and financial flops. Didnt the first Hulk movie make a lot?

The Hulk made around 200 mil.(250 worldwide I think) give or take a couple, which in no way a financial flop considering it only took 120 to make it.

It being a critical flop on the other hand, I still don't agree with b/c I loved the movie.

[cerealkiller182]

The Hulk made around 200 mil.(250 worldwide I think) give or take a couple, which in no way a financial flop considering it only took 120 to make it.

It being a critical flop on the other hand, I still don't agree with b/c I loved the movie.

Get real, just because you liked it doesnt mean most people hated it. It was a critical flop in general.

[the a1ant]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/awards_festivals/news/e3i36ba53a2d13a6bd75c11ba21656ab04b

The 30th Moscow International Film Festival will open with Peter Berg's "Hancock," starring Will Smith, but will preserve its focus on cinema from Central and Eastern Europe, organizers said.

The opening movie, scheduled to unspool June 16, also stars Charlize Theron and is not scheduled to open Stateside until two weeks later.

"The fact that Columbia Pictures, a Hollywood major, agreed to a premiere in Moscow two weeks before the film's release in the United States and three weeks before the Russian release testifies to the company's interest in this market," Leonid Vereshchagin, the festival's general producer, said Thursday at a news conference in Moscow.

He added that "unprecedented" measures would be taken to preserve intellectual property of the film's creators.

[Catman]

We're like three weeks away and Will Smith is already promoting the movie. He was just on Leno.

[TheComicbookKid]

It's not a Photoshop at all. His Costume zips all the way up his neck. It's zipped down in that picture.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/12398/will-smith-as-hancock.jpg


Then where's the the other flap on the suit? It's the size of his neck that looks odd.

Plus, look at the curve on the flap, so it fits under his chin in your picture. The flap on the above pic is straight.

[PJBoy]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7308

[the a1ant]

HANCOCK has officially been rated PG-13 for "some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence and language."

[Warhammer]

Agreed, and he looks like a dork in that alfit. (sp?)

Looks horrible :down:

Damn, for real? :hehe:

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Get real, just because you liked it doesnt mean most people hated it. It was a critical flop in general.

62% Fresh on Rottentomatoes isnt a critical flop.

[Warhammer]

Hulk was NOT a critical flop. It had mixed reviews. A critical flop is when the majority of people dislike the film.

[spideyboy_1111]

we've known about that for weeks... and it's actually pretty lame

[Mike]

Seriously guy, all you do is rag on this movie, constantly. Whats your grudge against this movie? Did someone in the cast piss you off in person. What, did Will Smith not autograph your Big Willie Style CD?

[the a1ant]

There's an interview with Charlize Theron at The Daily Telegraph. I just included the HANCOCK bits below:

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23827085-5001026,00.html

WHEN superstars Charlize Theron and Will Smith were reunited for their new comedy, Hancock, the bubbly actress said she felt she was meeting up with her long-lost brother.

"We're like brother and sister when we get together,'' she says. "We just hit it off instantly and we were always messing around. There was something about me and him. We're very similar people."

On set the pair indulged in simply having good, old-fashioned fun.

"Will tried to fake-slap me one time, but I think he just hit me,'' Theron laughs. ``He claims I leaned into his hand and that's how that happened, but we're still debating that one.''

Their chemistry undoubtedly helped them to portray more acutely the difficult emotions that arise from the love triangle between the superhero, Mary and her husband.

"You set a woman up in this perfect life with this great husband - and she's a step-mum, too - and then throw her into a world where she has to choose between the perfect family and a superhero,'' Theron explains.

"I don't make movies because I think they're going to do well at the box office."

"I do work that I really believe is good so of course I want people to see it."

[Varient]

efinetly gonna see this based purely on the trailers,...

[spideyboy_1111]

Seriously guy, all you do is rag on this movie, constantly. Whats your grudge against this movie? Did someone in the cast piss you off in person. What, did Will Smith not autograph your Big Willie Style CD?

the movie was an ok movie.. i hope as much as most of you that it gets turned around. but i can complain as much as i want, and as much as others seem to have already convinced themselves that there in love with it and seem to be praising it already :o

[Nightmare]

Damn, for real? :hehe:

Course not. :woot:

[Varient]

I have to admit,... I mostly want to see his motivations and his complete powerset.

Does he have Super Senses?

All the trailers show is Flight, Strength, Invulnerability.

Does he have Energy powers or Super Speed?

Is he well known enough that the Cops don't try to shoot him out of hand?

http://forums.superherohype.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5320&stc=1&d=1212990614

[Savage]

Oh that Luke Cage. :yay: Quickly becoming my favorite superhero.

[PJBoy]

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5042&Itemid=99

[spideyboy_1111]

I have to admit,... I mostly want to see his motivations and his complete powerset.

Does he have Super Senses?

All the trailers show is Flight, Strength, Invulnerability.

Does he have Energy powers or Super Speed?

Is he well known enough that the Cops don't try to shoot him out of hand?

http://forums.superherohype.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5320&stc=1&d=1212990614

flight, strength, immortality, invulnerability, and unexplained temperature rising when around a certain some one.... (all only exist under a special circumstance) and speed varies.. he does during flight.... but i don't recall actually seeing him run fast

[Magneto29]

Running fast would probably look kinda strange. Might as well fly; it looks better.

[Raiden]

From MSN:

"Hancock": Sony Pictures tested two versions of this unconventional superhero film last month. Word has it one version featured a more teenage-friendly PG-13 cut and the other was more faithful to the original screenplay, which would require an R rating. The studio appears to be going with the PG-13 version, but that has many wondering: (1) can the tamer version of the movie still work?; and, (2) could this be Will Smith's first summer box office disappointment in years? (Is that even possible for the $200 million man?)

[dark_b]

i think now its 100% that the R cut will be realesed on the DVD .
right?
why would you throw away footage if you can realese it on the dvd.

[Kanon]

SPOILERS

http://io9.com/388807/maximum-spoilers-for-indiana-jones-and-hancock

Super sperm ftw.
Ahem... is the rest of that supposed to be real? 'cause... it sucks :huh:

[Marcus M.]

Spoiler


http://www.freezedriedmovies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/431-Early-Hancock-Review!.html

[Retroman]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s79/PJBoySv/HanWillSmith02.jpg
Nice shot.:up:
HANCOCK has officially been rated PG-13 for "some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence and language."
Like most studios they're getting cold feet about releasing big budget R Rated action films.

Just look at the next Terminator, Beverly Hills Cop 4 and Marvel Studios recent decision not to produce any R Rated content.
From MSN:
So the dvd double dip is confirmed then.:o

[cerealkiller182]

Hulk was NOT a critical flop. It had mixed reviews. A critical flop is when the majority of people dislike the film.

I find that most did. I hear a number of people pan it, and very little people come to its defense. Obviously it doesnt have zero fans but it had some of the worst word of mouth ever taking the anticipation for it under consideration.

[PJBoy]

Another TV Spot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8wH0PhtL7g

[jimslimbo]

More spots http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrQajKQofQU&eurl=http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7326


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyogdvLZPE0&eurl=http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7326


And a question. The clip with him explaining his background story that was on ellin, the aspect ratio of the clip was 2:35:1. But every tv spot and trailer i've seen are in 1:85:1.
Are they going for more of an epic camera ala....2:35:1 .Or is the ratio still 1:85:1?

Thanks

[KenK]

Just look at the next Terminator, Beverly Hills Cop 4 and Marvel Studios recent decision not to produce any R Rated content.

I still don't see why that's an issue with some people. Aside from the characters who have already had R rated films released, what other character warrants an R rated film?

[The Apatow Crew]

I saw the new trv spots. and something in the spot seems rather spolierish.

Hancock goes whats happening to me and then The Charlize character says you have to leave your becoming mortal

[cerealkiller182]

I still don't see why that's an issue with some people. Aside from the characters who have already had R rated films released, what other character warrants an R rated film?

To me its a "never say never" situation. They might never make an R movie but why limit yourself anyway

And a character that warrants R: Deadpool!

[Retroman]

Another TV Spot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8wH0PhtL7gMore spots http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrQajKQofQU&eurl=http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7326


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyogdvLZPE0&eurl=http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7326
Action looks good.
I still don't see why that's an issue with some people. Aside from the characters who have already had R rated films released, what other character warrants an R rated film?
Elektra, The Punisher and Deadpool (like cerealkiller182 points out) are the ones that come to mind.

It's a strange decision to completely rule out R Rated films. If they produce that kind of stuff with other studios they're the same boat where they don't have full control over the creative process.Like with Spider-Man, X-Men etc.
To me its a "never say never" situation. They might never make an R movie but why limit yourself anyway

And a character that warrants R: Deadpool!
Exactly.:o

Preview of the upcoming issue of Cinefex magazine.

PLUS

Hancock
Will Smith plays a superhero with character flaws and an alcohol problem in the comedy adventure directed by Peter Berg, with visual effects designed by visual effects supervisor John Dykstra and executed by Sony Pictures Imageworks.

Q&A: Eric Brevig
An interview with Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Eric Brevig on his directorial debut, Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D.
http://www.cinefex.com/next_issue.html

[the a1ant]

Some promotional gear for the film. There's a contest for Australian fans to win these prizes here (http://yourmovies.com.au/competition/?).

http://yourmovies.com.au/static/media/x190/207445_hancock_prize_pack_4.jpg

[Savage]

Gotta love that jacket. :up: I always wished they'd do the same thing with the X-men jackets.

[cerealkiller182]

Ive always wanted a leather jacket but never see myself wearing one.

That one is definitely cool. Id like some type of stripe on it rather than a bland black one. If you take off the eagles and maybe the patches it would be even better

[M.O.Steel]

i like it...and i also wish they sold wolverines' suit from X1 as a jacket. i would totally buy it. i could see myself bying this also, since it's like a regular jacket instead of a movie memorabilia.

[Nightmare]

Why is his suit so similar to the xmen suits?

[Savage]

Same designer. My guess is it's supposed to be a parody since leather's so "in" for superheroes.

[slevinkelevra]

i never liked leather

[PJBoy]

There are some really cool videos over here:

http://www.hancockwashere.com/

[BloodyWolverine]

I am not a big Will Smith fan but this looks like a movie i could really enjoy. The idea of a superhero with demons is appealing and differant too me.

[Crook]

The idea of a superhero with demons is appealing and differant too me.
Where have you been for the past..60 years? :huh:

[BloodyWolverine]

I mean more of demons that would plague humans more so then superheros. I don't think we have seen Superman drunk.

[hpwiz89]

This movie looks good, I am liking it from all the trailers and tv spots. :up:

[carrrnuttt]

I mean more of demons that would plague humans more so then superheros. I don't think we have seen Superman drunk.

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[Savage]

I mean more of demons that would plague humans more so then superheros. I don't think we have seen Superman drunk.

o0oh yes we have.

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[Retroman]

Some promotional gear for the film. There's a contest for Australian fans to win these prizes here (http://yourmovies.com.au/competition/?).

http://yourmovies.com.au/static/media/x190/207445_hancock_prize_pack_4.jpg
Leather jackets isn't really my thing so i'd probably get the beanie. But not this one. I'd like the one Hancock actually wears in the film.

New pic of Smith and Michael Myers....

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/9069/scenewilldaegmk4.jpg

Source Link:http://www.daegfaerch.com/Gallery.html

[slevinkelevra]

hot damn thats where i knew that kid from!

[Dark Donnie]

I read the movie will be opening a day earlier now. :up:

[Varient]

Meh,.. I STILL want to see it with all the negative press,...

[PJBoy]

Two TV Spots, 5 Clips and Behind the Scenes Footage: here (http://www.collider.com/entertainment/news/article.asp/aid/8211/tcid/1) or here (http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5076&Itemid=99).

[hpwiz89]

All the cool TV Spots are making me more excited for this movie, it looks awesome!

[slevinkelevra]

nice find on the clips. makes me even more hyped than i already am.

[PJBoy]

"Fight and Flight" game is up!

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/hancock/site/games/gameshell.html

Good one, but I'm disappointed, you can't fly. :cmad:

[TNC9852002]

I'm not watching anything else on this movie.

The three trailers alone are enough.

-TNC

[spideyboy_1111]

I'm not watching anything else on this movie.

The three trailers alone are enough.

-TNC

yes considering they pretty much show 75% of the movie (not kidding)

[GL1]

yes considering they pretty much show 75% of the movie (not kidding)

Instigator. :whatever:

[November Rain]

yeah spideyboy_1111, you're planting seeds of negativity unnecessarily now because you saw the film earlier.

Everyone knows your standpoint so i don't know why you keep stirring this pot.

[Two-Face]

I'm looking forward to this movie. I hope t won't be crap.

[Warhammer]

Troll alert, anyone? :o

[블라스]

Peter Berg won't disappoint me.
I hope they release the longer, R-rated cut on DVD though.

[Raiden]

What's in the R-rated Hancock that isn't present in the PG-13 version? Blood & gore?

[블라스]

No idea :huh:

[spideyboy_1111]

What's in the R-rated Hancock that isn't present in the PG-13 version? Blood & gore?

theres really only one scene were there could have been the whole blood/gore thing... but i don't think originally it had it eiter

[slevinkelevra]

i want this movie to come out already. who pissed off the critics?

[Retroman]

I'm not watching anything else on this movie.

The three trailers alone are enough.

-TNC
Yeah i think i'm done with footage now after reading the official running time.:o

Courtesy of the British Board of Film Classification....

HANCOCK Feature Film
Classified 12 June, 2008 . Run Time 91m 57s

Consumer Advice: Contains moderate violence, strong and aggressive language and crude humour

This work was passed with no cuts made.

The BBFC has placed this work in the ACTION genre(s). The main spoken language in this work is English.


Directed by Peter Berg
The cast for this work includes: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Daeg Faerch, Valerie Azlynn, Kate Clarke, Hayley Marie Norman, Lauren Hill, Lily Mariye, Darrell Foster, David Mattey, Shea Curry, Stephen Bishop, Alexandra Nowak.

When submitted to the BBFC the work had a running time of 91m 57s.
The running time of this film was calculated from the measured length of 8274+13 ( feet + frames ).

This work was submitted to the BBFC by Columbia Pictures Corporation Ltd.Source:http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/0f4df688af4a817980257466004078c3?OpenDocument

[SatEL]

I am going to see the film in a few hours, I will give a review when I return.

[TheComicbookKid]

Yeah i think i'm done with footage now after reading the official running time.:o

Courtesy of the British Board of Film Classification....

Source:http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/0f4df688af4a817980257466004078c3?OpenDocument

That can't be 91 minutes. What does that mean?

I am going to see the film in a few hours, I will give a review when I return.

Hope you like it.

[SatEL]

Hope you like it.

I loved it.

[SatEL]

Ok guys where do I start first of I would like to state that spiderboy's review does not do justice to this awesome film (Yes awesome film)

I didnt go to bed still early this morning so I am still tired but believe me when I say Hancock is an event guys, One of the best films I have seen this year bar none.

The film starts of a little light like others have said but it doesnt fool you into thinking its a full blown comedy their are serious tones to it with comedic elements. Think Spiderman2 begining with all those Laugh out loud moments, At the start of the film you get the feeling of what a nauisanse Hancock really is but also what a threat (His like that big clumsy kid you want to tell to stop breaking things but are afraid he will knock your head of). Now dont get me wrong Hancock completes his objectives every single time but its whats left after that pisses people of.

Anyway the film plays on this greatly and in some scenes it shows the loneliness of Hancock and how isolated he really is, the tone of the film lightens down a bit once Hancock meets Jason Batemens character( Their are still LOL moments but you start to notice the tone is changing. Jason Bateman plays his character to a tee just spot on likeable guy greatful for Hancock saving his life

. Charlize Theron (I know I spelt her name wrong) is hot as hell in this I mean smoking hot anyway the dynamic with her an Hancock is great.

Lol I could go on and on about this film as I am still hyped from it but will try and cut things short, Their are some great money shots in this film hell their are a lot and then the eventual revealation of Han***** history is lets just say Godly.:cwink: The FX in this is aweosme the action is awesome and the story is unique and awesome their's a love story in it as well which my girlfriend loved and kept going on about how sad the ending was.

Now the bad I honestly dont think their was a lot of bad things in this film, it thought they switched from comedy to serious really well. The only thing I didnt like was how Bateman's characters gets screwed but hey it adds to the story.

Anyway Smith was brilliant in this he played his role at a decent level as did all the other actors.

Fantastic action (You havent seen a superhero fight quiet like the fight he has with the other superpowered person), great and intriging story overall an 9/10 (I enjoyed it a bit more better than IronMan but thats the superman fan in me)

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^Awesome review thanks, gets me more hyped for the movie, roughly, how long was the movie SatEl?

[SatEL]

^Awesome review thanks, gets me more hyped for the movie, roughly, how long was the movie SatEl?

About 1hr 45 give or take 5 minutes.

[terry78]

In addition to Superman, some of the things he's doing in this flick are what I expect Goku to be able to do in the new Dragonball.

[TheComicbookKid]

Ok guys where do I start first of I would like to state that spiderboy's review does not do justice to this awesome film (Yes awesome film)

The film starts of a little light like others have said but it doesnt fool you into thinking its a full blown comedy their are serious tones to it with comedic elements. Think Spiderman2 begining with all those Laugh out loud moments, At the start of the film you get the feeling of what a nauisanse Hancock really is but also what a threat (His like that big clumsy kid you want to tell to stop breaking things but are afraid he will knock your head of). Now dont get me wrong Hancock completes his objectives every single time but its whats left after that pisses people of.

Anyway the film plays on this greatly and in some scenes it shows the loneliness of Hancock and how isolated he really is, the tone of the film lightens down a bit once Hancock meets Jason Batemens character( Their are still LOL moments but you start to notice the tone is changing. Jason Bateman plays his character to a tee just spot on likeable guy greatful for Hancock saving his life

. Charlize Theron (I know I spelt her name wrong) is hot as hell in this I mean smoking hot anyway the dynamic with her an Hancock is great.

Lol I could go on and on about this film as I am still hyped from it but will try and cut things short, Their are some great money shots in this film hell their are a lot and then the eventual revealation of Han***** history is lets just say Godly.:cwink: The FX in this is aweosme the action is awesome and the story is unique and awesome their's a love story in it as well which my girlfriend loved and kept going on about how sad the ending was.

Now the bad I honestly dont think their was a lot of bad things in this film, it thought they switched from comedy to serious really well. The only thing I didnt like was how Bateman's characters gets screwed but hey it adds to the story.

Anyway Smith was brilliant in this he played his role at a decent level as did all the other actors.

Fantastic action (You havent seen a superhero fight quiet like the fight he has with the other superpowered person), great and intriging story overall an 9/10 (I enjoyed it a bit more better than IronMan but thats the superman fan in me)

You really like the whole reveal of who he was? It seems so out of left field.

Did the movie feel chopped up( 1hr 45 sounds kind of short) for was the flow smooth?

Where did you see the movie?

[SatEL]

You really like the whole reveal of who he was? It seems so out of left field.

Did the movie feel chopped up( 1hr 45 sounds kind of short) for was the flow smooth?

Where did you see the movie?

You dont even notice the time because your having so much fun its preety close to 2hrs I would say that isnt to bad, I loved the whole reveal of who he was I thought it was better than the average science accident freak or experiement. I saw the movie in central london they held the premier there yesterday and my girlfriend managed to win tickets on a radio show.

[Electrix]

What are Charlize Theron's powers?

[spideyboy_1111]

What are Charlize Theron's powers?

same as hancock, just stronger powers plus random weatherness

[SatEL]

same as hancock, just stronger powers plus random weatherness

Dude I dont believe you dont like this film, I thought it was quality when she threw him through the wall. The audience gasped at that scene no one was expecting that.

[TheComicbookKid]

http://www.littlewhitelies.co.uk/blog/hancock-review/

Someone posted this review. I think this is similar to what Spidey was saying. Plus, he saw a slightly earlier cut than you did. (sex scene still included).

[spideyboy_1111]

Dude I dont believe you dont like this film, I thought it was quality when she threw him through the wall. The audience gasped at that scene no one was expecting that.

well then maybe i'm just smarter then the general audience? i felt her reveal was pretty obvious. saw it coming several scenes before. Esp from the really obvious odd looks she gave him. (though i did at first think hancock accidentally killed someone she knew, which is why she looked at him wierd, which imo would have made a story 10xs better

[spideyboy_1111]

and again for the record i didn't hate the movie. just felt like it was a generic superhero film. it was unbreakable meets my super ex girlfriend. which means essentially is just a badly written superhero movie with great acting. The humor worked... but the drama i felt didn't, especially torwards the end. i felt the drama of superhero angst was fine... but his origin and charlize intertwinement i felt was half assed

[SatEL]

http://www.littlewhitelies.co.uk/blog/hancock-review/

Someone posted this review. I think this is similar to what Spidey was saying. Plus, he saw a slightly earlier cut than you did. (sex scene still included).

Dam it am I the only one who liked this film, maybe I am easily entertained but I thought it was a awesome film, unlike must I have been following this film so was expecting the twist, and yes theres a sex scene but not excatly graphic.

[The Lizard]

This pic made me giggle...

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/3743/hancoksignjn2.jpg


BTW, not a photoshop.

[SatEL]

well then maybe i'm just smarter then the general audience? i felt her reveal was pretty obvious. saw it coming several scenes before. Esp from the really obvious odd looks she gave him. (though i did at first think hancock accidentally killed someone she knew, which is why she looked at him wierd, which imo would have made a story 10xs better

I thought the history of Hancock and his race was very interesting, and I personally found it brilliant that she was just like him. He wasnt alone anymore but in the end he had to give her up or become normal.

[TheComicbookKid]

Dam it am I the only one who liked this film, maybe I am easily entertained but I thought it was a awesome film, unlike must I have been following this film so was expecting the twist, and yes theres a sex scene but not excatly graphic.

I doubt it. Every reveiw I've seen seems to like it or hate on the premise of the tonal change. After seeing Unbreakable, my brothers and I hated it until we talked about it and by the end of the ride home, it was one of the best movies we'd seen. But Unbreakable kept a consistent dramatic tone. Hancock seems to be trying to be everything(action, comedy, drama) and that's where the rub comes in.

I'm really interested in what the public's reaction will be.

[spideyboy_1111]

I thought the history of Hancock and his race was very interesting, and I personally found it brilliant that she was just like him. He wasnt alone anymore but in the end he had to give her up or become normal.

interesting? yes... but not very well explained.. at all. and if u know anything about ancient mythology, u'd know there wasn't much compareable between the gods Charlize was saying they were... Isis and Artemis are pretty different gods. :o

[Raiden]

So I guess they edited out the sex scene for the PG-13 rating. After reading the review, I don't think the movie will be that good, but since it's a Will Smith movie it will probably be critic-proof and makes alot of money anyway.

[spideyboy_1111]

the version i saw had the sex scene... but it wasn't graphic, nor was the context. i doubt it's changed from the version i saw.

[November Rain]

was the fight better than the hulk's or at least on a bigger scale?

[GhostPoet]

I am sooooo stoked. So many great movies out this year! I can barely keep up!! :P

[spideyboy_1111]

well i saw it unfinished.. but it looked like a CGI fest, just to be a CGI fest. Where as with hulk it was what hulk is all about. The characters just so happened to be CG.

The fight essentially starts with Charlize getting emotional, and flying off after explaining there origin to Hancock and how he always ruins her life. He chases, they convieniently land in front of the hollywood and Highland complex (walk of fame, ghramans chinese theater, kodak theater) she creates a storm, throws a semi at him. the 2 fight, twirl into construction and soo much crap happens you really can't tell whats going on. It ends with them flinging across town, landing on the street in front of batemans characters work and learns the truth about his wife

[GhostPoet]

well i saw it unfinished.. but it looked like a CGI fest, just to be a CGI fest. Where as with hulk it was what hulk is all about. The characters just so happened to be CG.

The fight essentially starts with Charlize getting emotional, and flying off after explaining there origin to Hancock and how he always ruins her life. He chases, they convieniently land in front of the hollywood and Highland complex (walk of fame, ghramans chinese theater, kodak theater) she creates a storm, throws a semi at him. the 2 fight, twirl into construction and soo much crap happens you really can't tell whats going on. It ends with them flinging across town, landing on the street in front of batemans characters work and learns the truth about his wife

Sounds great!!

[Gotham]

http://www.littlewhitelies.co.uk/blog/hancock-review/

Someone posted this review. I think this is similar to what Spidey was saying. Plus, he saw a slightly earlier cut than you did. (sex scene still included).

He seemed to like the film. Seems the main concern is the directing, which also has me worried. Berg is an excellent director.

[spideyboy_1111]

Sounds great!!

:whatever: if you like generic cgi cluster f***s of fights, in wich the girl is the only one really doing any fighting

[Raiden]

well i saw it unfinished.. but it looked like a CGI fest, just to be a CGI fest. Where as with hulk it was what hulk is all about. The characters just so happened to be CG.



So Charlize's powers are like Storm, and Will's are like Superman?

[spideyboy_1111]

So Charlize's powers are like Storm, and Will's are like Superman?

no.... hancock has superstrength, flight, durability. Charlize has the same, but stronger, faster flight and more durable then hancock... plus random weather ability. (there pretty much just giving them all sorts of powers, im sure they even have more that arn't explained)

[carrrnuttt]

well then maybe i'm just smarter then the general audience?

Are you short? You certainly show signs of a Napoleon Complex here. Remember the quoted post below?

You are so hell bent on imposing your "superior" opinions on others in here, that you'd stoop to imply that you're smarter than the people who might actually enjoy this movie.

It's like you've made it a misson for other people to hate this movie, instead of just giving us YOUR OPINION, and letting the rest of us decide if we like it or not.

You're so hung up on the fact that you got to see an EARLY CUT of this movie, that you act like yours is the only viable opinion.

Damn dude.

You act like you have a total grip on this movie, just because you saw an EARLY cut.

Relax your sphincter man.

Let the people actually working on this movie worry about the creative stuff, and don't worry about losing your "position of authority" with this movie, since there are actual scenes you haven't seen now. :whatever:


PS: SPOILER/BLACKOUT TAGS. LEARN HOW TO USE THEM.

[spideyboy_1111]

Are you short? You certainly show signs of a Napoleon Complex here. Remember the quoted post below?

You are so hell bent on imposing your "superior" opinions on others in here, that you'd stoop to imply that you're smarter than the people who might actually enjoy this movie.

It's like you've made it a misson for other people to hate this movie, instead of just giving us YOUR OPINION, and letting the rest of us decide if we like it or not.

You're so hung up on the fact that you got to see an EARLY CUT of this movie, that you act like yours is the only viable opinion.




PS: SPOILER/BLACKOUT TAGS. LEARN HOW TO USE THEM.


i can have my own damned opinion, just because you don't share them, nor want to hear them doesn't mean a flick of anything to me. I don't go insulting you. and btw im average... 5'11

btw, people like you, are soooo hung up on LIKING the movie, even before most even see it. so i consider it the same exact thing. Except i've actually seen the movie. I'm 100% positive that some people will enjoy this movie, it's not nearly as bad as most superhero movies, but it's not nearly as good as the greats either.

[Hunter Rider]

i can have my own damned opinion, just because you don't share them, nor want to hear them doesn't mean a flick of anything to me. I don't go insulting you. and btw im average... 5'11

btw, people like you, are soooo hung up on LIKING the movie, even before most even see it. so i consider it the same exact thing. Except i've actually seen the movie. I'm 100% positive that some people will enjoy this movie, it's not nearly as bad as most superhero movies, but it's not nearly as good as the greats either.

Isn't that just your opinion placed as fact ? Ive got no issue with people who want to hammer on and on about something as you have with this movie, but it's been months now that you've been telling us you saw it and it's not very good, often repeating the same things over and over without any real advancement in the discussion, so you have to understand that some are gonna get kinda tired of it since it's relentless.

Carrrnuttt, there is no need to be snarky either, that isn't gonna help anything and will only get you in trouble, i suggest if spideyboy bothers you so much that you ignore him.

[spideyboy_1111]

i don't state my opinion as fact, i state it as my opinion. i've clearly said it's an alright flick on several accounts. specifically stating "its good, not great". Opinions can never be fact. The only way an opinion on a movie could be fact is if 100% of all the viewers agreed on the same opinion. which is next to impossible even for the most critically bombed flicks someone will like a movie no matter the popular opinion, as will the haters hate. This film i didnt hate, dissapointed by... yes, hated no.

[Retroman]

About 1hr 45 give or take 5 minutes.
Don't know if you're counting the commercials but the movie itself is 92 mins long according British (http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/0f4df688af4a817980257466004078c3?OpenDocument), Australian (http://www.classification.gov.au/content.html?n=46&p=156&sTitle=hancock&sMediaFilm=1&sMediaPublications=1&sMediaGames=1&sDateFromM=1&sDateFromY=2008&sDateToM=6&sDateToY=2008&record=228232) and German (http://www.spio.de/index.asp?SeitID=70&txtFilmtitel=hancock&selFilmart=ALLE&Sort=az&pagenum=1&pnum=114320/K&lineindex=3) film classification boards.

Thanks for the review btw and glad you enjoyed it.
So I guess they edited out the sex scene for the PG-13 rating. After reading the review, I don't think the movie will be that good, but since it's a Will Smith movie it will probably be critic-proof and makes alot of money anyway.
I get the feeling quite a bit was edited out to get the rating.:o
This pic made me giggle...

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/3743/hancoksignjn2.jpg


BTW, not a photoshop.
Lol :woot:
PS: SPOILER/BLACKOUT TAGS. LEARN HOW TO USE THEM.
Yeah, since the release is still a couple weeks away spoiler tags would be nice for people entering this thread..:ninja:

[Retroman]

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