When I saw the number of production logos leading into the movie, I had a bad feeling. All the reviews say it’s like two different movies duct taped together. To me, it felt like three (though the middle one was only about 15 minutes). The tone of the movie shifted so many times. I almost had the sense it was one of those vignette anthologies that allow different artists/filmmakers/etc. to explore their own unique takes on a character, ala Animatrix/Gotham Knight or different story archs with comic book characters. I don’t think the number of writers and producers listed could be accurate. It felt like there was a lack of consistent direction.

Now, it’s not a total mess, but it has too many unfortunate where’d-that-come-from? moments.

Dear Sony. Why do your big summer blockbusters have horrible special effects? Spider-man, even if crowds got tired after a couple sequels, would still pull in the big bucks. With Hancock, Will Smith is Mr. 4th of July. You’re guaranteed to make the money back; please invest more money in the effects budget so my eyes don’t bleed!

While I’m not going to tell you to avoid the movie, neither will I tell you it’s something worth seeing. It’s awkward, but it’s a fair way to spend an hour and a half.