'Hancock'
Watch the trailer
Opens: July 2.
Stars: Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron.
Tagline: There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's…
Which means: Get ready for Smith, a.k.a. Mr. 4th of July weekend, to come through again.
Preview review: Smith's a cranky, not particularly adept superhero who has become a public relations and fiscal nightmare. The trailer offers a good blend of SFX and comedy—the same mix that powered "Men In Black." But what happened to Theron?
Can't miss: Bateman as a publicist trying to give Smith an image makeover.
Don't miss: Hancock "saving" a beached whale by tossing it back into the ocean—directly on top of a sailboat.
Hit, Miss or Maybe: Hit. Check the opening date if you don't believe us.
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