Will Smith, seeing himself as a real actor, wants universal recognition and respect as an outstanding artist. And not as a charming, funny, charismatic and brutal hero of the militants. Therefore, he does not disdain to take on diverse roles, without focusing on the correct, similar heroic images.
Naturally, like most others, he dreams of an Oscar. “Hancock” did not bring the desired statuette to the actor, but the main role in the blockbuster is not the worst practice for the “Oscar” role than the same type repetition of the “heroic hero” played by Smith in Independence Day.
Synopsis
In general, the film "Hancock", the actors and the roles of which are perfectly selected by the types, can be regarded as the first attempt in the history of the film industry to present a non-standard image of a superhero to the audience. The protagonist is the ancient god, the invulnerable Hancock, tired of eternity, burns his life, abuse alcohol and sleeps on a bench in the park. Sometimes, trying to help firefighters or the police, he saves people, but his attempts are accompanied by significant material damage to the city and moral damage to those around him. It so happened that no one loves him. But once he saves the good and decent PR man Ray Embry, who considers it his duty to work on the image of Hancock. Thanks to his efforts, the unbelievable superhero surrenders to the authorities, is re-educated, and becomes a worthy member of society.
In addition to Will Smith, the main actors involved in the Hancock film are actors whose photos adorn the movie's posters: Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron.
On the verge of rating R
At the beginning of the film, the main character is an almost perfect anarchist. Lives on a bench, as it is not dependent on weather conditions, insensitive to pain, looks extremely untidy, drinks alcohol without measure. He saves people, does good deeds, but so chaotically that it does only additional damage. But in the second half of the film, an incredibly beautiful and artistic performer shows his aristocratic essence, though sometimes Charlize Theron hits the head with a rolling pin.
Professional balance
Given the rapper past, the Hancock actor had never before, as in Peter Berg’s project, been known as a pay-boy. After Will Smith burst into Hollywood in the mid-90s, it did not happen a year for him not to be noted in some grand blockbuster. “Bad guys”, “Independence Day”, “Men in Black”, “Enemy of the State”, “Wild, Wild West” easily conquered the American charts.
Unfortunately, during this period Smith rejects the invitation to the casting of the main role in The Matrix, and the entire cinema community will forever connect the image of Neo with Keanu Reeves. This is followed by a significant stage in the artist’s work - the role in the Ali biopic, for which Smith sat on a boxing diet, exhausted himself with continuous six-hour training. The performer was allowed to rest from drama by “Men in Black - 2” and “Bad Guys - 2”, in which he regularly joked and joked.
Ups and downs
Luck accompanied Smith after the rental of the films “I, Robot”, “Rule of Removal: The Hitch Method”, “Pursuit of Happiness” and “I am a Legend”. After serious roles, having received the status of the highest paid actor in Hollywood, Will decides on an ambiguous experiment. The image of a lone superhero in Hancock was no worse for the actor than the role of the strong-willed policeman Del Spooner in I Am a Robot or Dr. Robert Neville in I Am a Legend.
Smith returns to work on the next project four years later. But luck was not on his side. The film "After our era" fails at the box office with a bang, which inflicts a sensitive blow to the actor’s pride. However, he found the strength to continue acting. Soon, several tapes with his participation will be released immediately. Will Smith will certainly appear in the sequel to Suicide Squad, in Aladdin by Guy Ritchie and Brightness 2. Moreover, rumors are circulating in the media about preparations for the filming process of the Hancock sequel. The actor will prove himself more than once, even if it will not be this year, but the news will surely warm the soul of the fans of his work.