Hancock (2008)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.5

Overview

The powerful superhero John Hancock has become a joke because of his alcoholism and clumsiness. He has also become the most hated man in Los Angeles. Though he has saved many lives, he also destroyed a lot of property, c...

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Charlize Theron • Jason Bateman

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Charlize Theron • Jason Bateman

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

The film focuses on the personal redemption and self-discovery of a flawed superhero, addressing largely apolitical themes of individual responsibility and finding one's purpose rather than promoting a specific political ideology.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The film features a diverse lead character, an original Black superhero, alongside a predominantly white supporting cast. The narrative primarily focuses on the superhero's personal journey and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Hancock" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on heterosexual relationships and the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and redemption, with no elements related to queer identity.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features Mary Embrey, a superpowered individual, who defeats male opponents. However, her victories are achieved solely through the use of her superhuman strength, invulnerability, and flight, rather than through skill-based physical combat or martial arts against non-superpowered individuals.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Hancock is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Hancock is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which any character's race could have been canonically established and subsequently changed.