Review: 'Hancock' turns into a train wreck

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'Hancock' turns into a train wreck
Published 7/2/2008 at OH NO!!
... a weak, inadequate villain (played by Eddie Marsan). Still, it's rare -- and startling -- to see a big-budget movie fall apart so dramatically. Whether it was inspired by ego or economics, more than anything the turnaround feels like a colossal collective failure of nerve. "Hancock" will likely post strong long weekend figures, but just watch those numbers plummet as the word gets out. A superhero can overcome many things, but not a movie that goes off the rails. http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/01/review.hancock/index.html

Big Opening, Bigger Disappointment
Published 7/3/2008 by Perez Hilton at Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton
... Will Smith seems to own the July 4th weekend for movie releases. His Independence Day, Men In Black, and Men In Black 2 movies have netted millions over the holiday weekend. So, it's no shocker that his latest film, Hancock, is out this July 4th as well. The movie is already off to a good start and its expected to make over $100 mill this weekend. Unfortunately for all those involved, the movie is getting shiteous reviews! Will U go watch it? [Image via WENN ...