Ok, bounced over from the crossover vid. I just needed to say that Hancock was one of the best surprises I had in movies this past year. I checked it out just to kill a bit of time with what looked like a silly superhero flick where Everyone Learns Something at the end. Yeah, I think that might have been deceptive. I was all smug in my knowing where this was going once he hit prison, and then it changed everything up on me with Mary and Ray. I love when my preconceptions get broken like this.
And, Ray. He was the first character I fell for in the movie with his relentless optimism to save the world that is healthier and just as valid as the (self)destructive superhero way Hancock occasionally brings himself to try. And I adore the ending sequences and the way Ray's never pushed aside in this grand epic tale. Like you said, he matters just as much and that's a beautiful thing here.
I'm wondering which scene you might have wanted to take out? When I think of one I might, the one where Ray's wandering around oblivious while Hancock tries everything he can to injure Mary comes to mind as a return to the same screwball antics of the first half, but I actually don't know. The comedy was a bit over the top early on ("head up your ass"..the hell?) but I do think the tone helpedrealized all of the emotions that were bubbling just beneath the surface of the light comedy. /incoherent commentary.
BTW, do you mind if I go ahead and friend you? I've loved your vids and have been popping in here quite a bit to check for those anyway. No expectations of friending in return, since there's honestly nothing of note going on on my end anyway. I can't make a coherent post to save my life.
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And, Ray. He was the first character I fell for in the movie with his relentless optimism to save the world that is healthier and just as valid as the (self)destructive superhero way Hancock occasionally brings himself to try. And I adore the ending sequences and the way Ray's never pushed aside in this grand epic tale. Like you said, he matters just as much and that's a beautiful thing here.
I'm wondering which scene you might have wanted to take out? When I think of one I might, the one where Ray's wandering around oblivious while Hancock tries everything he can to injure Mary comes to mind as a return to the same screwball antics of the first half, but I actually don't know. The comedy was a bit over the top early on ("head up your ass"..the hell?) but I do think the tone helpedrealized all of the emotions that were bubbling just beneath the surface of the light comedy. /incoherent commentary.
BTW, do you mind if I go ahead and friend you? I've loved your vids and have been popping in here quite a bit to check for those anyway. No expectations of friending in return, since there's honestly nothing of note going on on my end anyway. I can't make a coherent post to save my life.