June 16, 2008 (Paris, premiere)
June 17, 2008 (Berlin)
June 18, 2008 (London)
July 2, 2008 (United States)
Hancock is a 2008 American superhero film directed by Peter Berg from a screenplay by Vince Gilligan and Vy Vincent Ngo and co-produced by and starring Will Smith in the title role with Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.
The story was originally written by Vy Vincent Ngo in 1996. It languished in development hell for years with various directors attached, including Tony Scott, Michael Mann (who would later co-produce the film), Jonathan Mostow, and Gabriele Muccino, before being filmed in 2007 in Los Angeles with a production budget of $150 million.
In the United States, the film was rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America after changes were made at their request in order to avoid an R rating, which it had received twice before. The film was released on July 2, 2008, in the United States by Columbia Pictures. Hancock received mixed reviews from critics who praised its humor, performances, visual effects and premise, but criticized its execution and failure to deliver on its potential, especially during its second half. It grossed $629.4 million worldwide, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of 2008.
Storyline
John Hancock is a reckless superhero whose chaotic efforts have made him wildly unpopular. However, his life changes when a PR expert offers to help him improve his public image.
Sound Effects Used
- GEORGE WATTERS II MACHINE GUN 01
- Hollywoodedge, Animal Stinger Fast SDT035901
- Hollywoodedge, Bird Rooster 2 Crow PE021501 (Heard in the song "Move Bitch" by Ludacris during the opening scene.)
- Hollywoodedge, Electrical Zaps Arcs PE200501
- Hollywoodedge, Explosion Incoming EXP022901
- Hollywoodedge, Medium Exterior Crow PE140401
- Hollywoodedge, Whoosh Eerie Jet Air SDT030902
- SKYWALKER, CRACK - ROCK OR EARTH CRACKING
- Sound Ideas, CAMERA - CAMERA, CANON, MOTOR DRIVE, DIGIFFECTS
- Sound Ideas, CARS - EXTERIOR: HORN - 6 BLASTS (low pitched)
- Sound Ideas, EXPLOSION - LARGE EXPLOSION 01 (Series 6000)
- Sound Ideas, EXTERIOR SHOTS, AUTO WEAPONS - AK-47 02
- Sound Ideas, TRAIN, HORN - DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE: SOUND HORN, LONG
- Wilhelm Scream