Trailer Thoughts: Hancock

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In the age of constant superhero flicks, this week I am going to look at the trailer for a film that is different from all the rest.

Hancock

Will Smith‘s movies often equal box office gold and this film looks like it will be no exception. In an age when most superheroes are seen as the ultimate do-gooder, it is refreshing to see Smith play an anti-superhero, who is apathetic towards saving the world.

From the looks of this trailer, Hancock works with a PR man (played by Jason Bateman) to try and improve his superhero image.

The film looks like a fun mix of comedy and action, and I will probably give it a look when it is released July 2.

Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.