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Over the holiday weekend, I had the opportunity to see Will Smith's new film "Hancock" along with rest of the blockbuster movie fiends. Although I was moderately entertained by the flick, I can only wonder if it would have been better minus the crying baby and ringtones throughout the experience. More importanly, I was able to gain a few gems of wisdom by the time the credits rolled. These are the gems I will share with you now.


1. Hanging out with Tom Cruise for too long will have long term effects. Though I can't really pinpoint what exactly, there was some Scientological stuff going on in that script.

2. America isn't ready for a black superhero. Hancock is treated like your favorite neighborhood derelict no matter how much good he does.

3. If a black superhero was to exist, there can be no other black people in Los Angeles. Maybe every black person in L.A. merged together to form a drunken and unruly mega ignorant super negro.

4. The superhero gods don't take kindly to interracial relationships. The moral of this story is, mix races, you die.

5. The only way a black superhero can get a little respect is to hire a white publicist. That must have been inspired by the real life entertainment industry.

-The Blackspot

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dalia33

July 07, 2008, 07:32 AM EST

I am by no means a Will Smith fanatic, but I've got to say that this is just about the most ignorant review of Hancock that I've ever seen.

I also saw the movie and your hackneyed theories (based on goodness knows what) lack even plain, old common sense.

I can only hope that you wrote this as "tongue in cheek".

Da 1

July 07, 2008, 08:59 AM EST

Hancock? All i got a say is? It was not All bad! But it was not all good! Will is a big dog now so if he's going two follow the footsteps of outher great black actors he needs two pic better rools!  Point blank! In the move i rely tought he was a dirt bag so what that beaing sed he was doing hes job because every one no's in real life Will is a real humble dude so that took some good acting. But along side everything else Plot Action seens an everythig surrounding the movie hype!! Not a good look!

KING KAN

July 07, 2008, 09:56 AM EST

I agree the movie was pretty good, had a very interesting twist (that I had already figured out because I am that smart) LOL and a rather  bland ending (in my opinion) but the plot and cinematography were uncommon for a movie of this genre. Special effects were adequate and within reason for the movie plot, and the Acting was very good as usual from Will Smith, which should be expected of an actor of his Calibre. Overall I'd give it a 3.95 out of 5 stars.

July 07, 2008, 10:24 PM EST

Look ppl it was a movie.  For this review to go as far as it did it is evident that u enjoyed it as most of us did.  Now if u want to attack a Movie go pick with Rich ass Adam Sandler.  Oh but he ain't Black.  

FeLoWaY

July 08, 2008, 12:27 AM EST

The Review Is Ridiculous! I've Just Seen The Movie First Thing I Got To Say The Movie Was Funny It Wasn't All About Action, It Was Really Different Form Typical Heroes Movie Good Twist, Innovation And That's It. Not The Best Just Good, Cool To Me.

July 08, 2008, 11:23 PM EST

The real view is finally here.  First of all I give honor to God and thank Russell Simmons for this website to we can correct our mis-guided, self righteous, and completely intergrated negros.  My review is simple... How much money does Will Smith have???? Why the hell would he even make a stupid ass movie with no plot and of course, continuing to spread the image that black man can't get it right even with super power.  Will played a drunk, homeless, careless, bumbling idiot, that has a super talent..... Heres the point, I know several black super hero's that are like hancock, they are called ATHLETES or RICH ENTERTAINERS... Dumb NBA players, NFL, MLB,Singers, Actors and the list goes on... But the moral to the story is, that Hancock was saved by a WHITE MALE that happened to be moral correct and suddenly he changed his image, by convincing Will to man up, by going to jail...(can we say Michael Vick).  Will has to go messing with his wife, to find out she was his wife, but crazier than that, he suffered great pain when he was with her (almost death), but could not remember.  This movie was crazy as hell.  Will is clearly gay and apperently only cares about what the Zionist movie makers think about him.  Will has sold his soul and poor Jada is probably wishing 2pac was still alive because she would probably be in his bed now.  Shame on Will, he's a R.Kelly on another level. Another bad role model destroying the black male image for money he don't even need.  When are these brothers ever going to give back, by being a class act.  P.S.... This movie was probably funded by the KLU KLUX KLAN.... SO MESSAGE... LEAVE THEIR WHITE WOMEN ALONE, YOU BIG DUMB RICH SLAVES......

Mr. Tyson

July 09, 2008, 12:02 PM EST

Wow. Y'all have some hardcore opinions about this. Only thing Imma say is that there were allusions to the rulers of ancient civilizations in the movie. Though I don't think it secretly veiled Scientology within it at all. The film was produced by Overbrook Ent. which is Will Smiths company, so it wasn't "funded by the KKK". And everyone needs to step back and understand that it's JUST ONE MOVIE.

Rydangel

July 11, 2008, 11:42 AM EST

I feel stupid,i didn't catch any of that. I just liked the fight scenes. I felt Hancock's angst as he struggled with not knowing who he was, why he was here, or where he came from. I don't know too many people who would choose to be with a person, knowing that their togetherness would kill them. I think most people would choose to live seperately knowing their beloved was alive and healthy.  Furthermore, I didn't see Hancock getting paid for his efforts. He lived in a beat-up trailor. Yet, he was expected to rescue people for free becuase he was immortal? Then they want to get mad becuase of some collateral damage. When he was in jail, and crime increased it was Hancock help us please. Until the white guy took an interest, noone had ever thanked him or worried over him.  Will Smith is an actor, obvioulsy a good one to make people so mad about one movie. I don't see anyone crying about him playing a high ranking scientist in the military in Legend, granted he died, but his character saved mankind. He played a good/hero  cop in Bad Boy 1 & 2, and in Men In Black 1,2. He was a fighter pilot in the air force in Independence Day, saved the world. And although Wild Wild West was stupid, he was still a U.S. Marshall saving the world.  And could anyone find fault with his portrayal of Muhhomad Ali?  I can't believe that people would really portay Will Smith as a sell-out who purpotrates negative black stereotypes.  Will Smith is a positive example of what hard work and determiniation can accomplish. He has paid his dues, and I'm not mad at the brother for trying to get paid. When he starts acting in movies as a deadbeat dad, with 3 baby mama's with his pants hanging around his knee, standing on the corner selling crack, calling women bitches and hoes, then I may take issue. As for now, it's just a movie. It's not rocket science. Stop being so literal.

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