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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
Huh, I didn't even realize
Tonight, He Comes... had gotten as far as filming. Not sure whether I like the new name better.
And, hey, it's scheduled for a "Big Willie Wednesday" release.
Been a while since he had one of those.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
The script for "Hancock" is said to be very good (as well as hilarious) and the rumored "twist" on the Charlize Theron character
Warning Spoiler! Click to showthat she's actually a super villain
should be fun to see unfold (if true).
This one could go either way though. It could be a great romp and end up being a big summer hit or it could end up being another "My Super Ex-Girlfriend". The teaser spot did have some funny moments though.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
I laughed my ass off at the whale part. This should be a fun role for Will Smith. And Jason Bateman
Who is directing this?
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
Peter Berg is directing "Hancock".
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
It's good to hear that it's Berg directing. He's an above average director, and should have the right touch to get the tone of this film right.
I'm warming the idea of an unlikeable dickhead Will Smith as superhero
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
I just saw the trailer for this movie on Apple trailers and I have to say, wow, I really like it! It looks fun and the effects are spot on. He's a very "different" type of Superhero. Can't wait to see what they have in store for Charlize Theron.
Again, yup, the whale part. LOL!
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
Loved it. Looks like a must see to me.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
From the premise, I really expected something different. Something more dramatic about a guy who used to be great in his heyday and has one more chance to prove himself - kinda like a Rocky Balboa with a superhero. So looks like I'll need to readjust my expectations.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
I had no idea what to expect when I walked into this thread. That was great! I've gotta see it.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
This has TV sitcom written all over it.
Pass.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
Here's a link to an extended trailer that aired last night:
New Hancock Extended Trailer - Actually Looks Good? « FirstShowing.net
this just keeps looking better and better...
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
Man, that trailer excited me even more to go see this.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
Can't trust a writer that calls out Hancock as awful superhero parodying while touting July 4th as a day "that should be reserved for exciting blockbusters like Transformers and Independence Day". Unless by exciting, he meant rote and relatively idea-free.
But I did enjoy the trailer. I was already going to see this on the basis of Berg, Bateman, and Smith. I also found the earlier teaser good enough.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
It looks promising. I do have some reservations, considering that it has taken 5 writer's to come up with the script for this film.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
I think it will be a pretty entertaining flick. Unlike many people I don't mind Will Smith as an actor.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
That trailer gave it all up. Way too much was shown. Not surprised considering test sceenings have gone poorly. Very poorly.
The CGI looks quite fake for the most part.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
I like the concept and I'm a big Will Smith fan so I'm hoping this flick ends up being good. I've heard about the bad test screenings so that's a little disconcerting, but judging by the trailer there's certainly an entertaining movie to be found in there somewhere. Hopefully the final cut will be much improved over what people saw at the earlier showings.
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Re: Hancock (Will Smith as a Superhero!)
It could use a change of title, as well.
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