DVD Movie Review of Hancock starring Will Smith

Will Smith as a superhero intrigued me. This was not your stereotypical action hero. In fact, he was the opposite.


A superhero who was an anti-social alcoholic who didn’t actually like saving people this was something new to me. At last a new twist and I liked it. But was Hancock the type of superhero movie I was used to seeing?


The movie Hancock was more of an introduction to a new type of superhero that we aren’t used to seeing.


This installment of Hancock was more character motivated than action driven. And when I say this installment it means I would like to see more of Hancock in a superhero role.


The action sequences in this movie were miniscule and not too impressive. This was director Peter Berg’s first film using visual effects as critical parts of the movie. Evidently, it’s very apparent when you view the film. When you watch superhero films you expect the action scenes to be spectacular. You even expect to see something you’ve never seen before.


I hate to say the actions scenes in Hancock were lame. I was overly disappointed in Charlize Theron’s brief superhero stint. A woman with superhuman strength is always sexy and scene stealing.


But to Hancock’s credit I liked the storyline. I enjoyed Will Smith and Jason Bateman’s performances. This comedic superhero isn’t hard to watch. Will Smith even gives this superhero some heart. I think that Will Smith fans will enjoy this movie.


Hancock is one of those films you can either leave or take.


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Jada Pinkett Smith Is Shining Now

That’s right it’s Jada Pinkett Smith’s turn to shine. To the everyday person it would seem that Will Smith and Jada coordinate their time in the spotlight.

Will Smith with his release of “Hancock” in the summer of 2008 and now Jada Pinkett Smith with her upcoming release of “The Women” opening in theatres this weekend. I can’t remember a time when Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith had films in theatres simultaneously.

Mrs. Smith will be very active in the fall of this year with the upcoming release of “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,” in theatres November 2008. With the success of its predecessor it’s expected to do very well in theatres.

I can remember when Jada played the fiery character of Lena James on “A Different World.” She has been married 11 years to the talented actor Will Smith and is the mother of three beautiful children. Jada Pinkett has grown, blossomed and become one half of the most powerful couples in Hollywood.

Jada Pinkett Smith has just finished directing her first movie, “The Human Contract.” She can now add director to her long list of credits.

Not only has Jada Smith expanded her wings into other genres such as music. She is the lead singer of hard rock/heavy metal group Wicked Wisdom . But she also is an astute business woman. Jada Pinkett Smith is a major investor in the black female-owned cosmetics business, Carol’s Daughter. And at the top of her list it’s obvious that family comes first.

So step aside Will Smith we can’t wait to see what Jada will do next.