Since we’ve reached the really shitty part of the year, I’ve already begun to look ahead to the summer and all it has to offer us. Near the top of my anticipation list is Peter Berg’s Hancock; I think the concept is one that, in the right hands, could work very well and provide a very entertaining trip to the movies.
Today we get a look at Hancock’s costume (courtesy of Slashfilm), and I’m pretty satisfied with it. At first glance, it feels a bit derivative (I’m thinking X-Men), which I would say is appropriate given the subject matter. What I mean by that is that since the film is a sort of tongue-in-cheek look at a generic superhero, it makes sense Berg would want to evoke thoughts of other recent screen heroes.
I also like how Hancock’s logo, the eagle, is on the back of the suit. I could simply be having a brain cramp, but I can’t think of another superhero who wore his logo only on the back. It’s a nice touch and another that feels appropriate for the film.
I’m going to go back to quietly anticipating this one over in the corner now.
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I'm really interested in this one. I'll sound like a broken record here, but in the right hands…this could be brilliant.
Superman's got his symbol on the back of his cape. But he's got it on the front, too, so I dunno.
You're right. I'll clarify.
The trailer really impressed me. The whale gag had me going. I think Mr. Smith is going in a good direction overall.
I have a hard time getting enthused about a movie with a title that is a dick joke that was played out by 1777.
im wondering if there will be hordes of shitty CGI enemies in this one too.
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Will Smith gets on my nerves sometimes, but this could be worth watching.
The absolute best part of Untraceable was the trailer for Hancock. The bit where he threw the whale got more of a reaction out of the audience than the entire movie that followed.
Spider-Man had a giant red spider on his back and (depending on the artist) Superman had his S shield on his back too
I'll be there, opening night, with money in hand for anything Peter Berg does. He hasn't disappointed me yet. From Very Bad Things untill now, all his films have been some of the best of their respective genres. Who knew the Chicago Hope chainsaw guy would develop into such an amazing director.
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