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Published 6/27/2008 at Variety.com

Peter Bart: Plus: Sex, violence and the secretive ratings board -- Given the global clout of Will Smith, some imposing numbers will doubtless be rolled up over the July 4th weekend by his latest tentpole, "Hancock." At the same time, the movie has stirred some questions among movie marketers about the limits of the superhero genre. (link)

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