Comments on: Soundtrack Review: Hancock (2008)

By: Luke

Luke — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Well, I rented it but do agree. It is not a worthy release to be in a collection. See once, move on type-of movie.

By: Jorn Tillnes

Jorn Tillnes — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:14:33 +0000

Yep I agree. I didn’t do that before, but I started doing that some time ago. Not sure what is used in the DVD menus, since I haven’t got it on DVD (Felt the movies wasn’t so good to be in my collection)

By: Luke

Luke — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:37:48 +0000

You should maybe indicate what the best cue is in your reviews. I would say for Hancock, it is ‘The Moon and the Superhero’.

Also, do you know what cue it is from the Blu-ray/DVD menus? I only rented it but I am not sure if it is a cue on the soundtrack?

By: Jorn Tillnes

Jorn Tillnes — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:24:06 +0000

It might be unreleased material by John Powell. Anyone able to help James out?

By: James

James — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:24:15 +0000

please I want to find intro track to hancock, with is playing the first in film, with saxophone …. SUV chase it isnt. Thanks can you answer me on my email adress james91@orangemail.sk . Thanks

By: Soundtrack Geek

Soundtrack Geek — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:18:42 +0000

I felt the movie was a bit disappointing. I had really high expectations for it and perhaps that’s why it fell so hard when reality set in. The score did work in the movie at some level, but it felt bland like the movie itself. To say that the action material is among Powell’s best is quite a ludicrous statement though. Overall it’s a disappointing score and movie, but I always look forward to John Powell’s work.

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:48:27 +0000

Along comes Hancock…and the public cries out “go away”. Many critics called that out too, but I felt the film was brilliantly executed in its first act, even if it did meander a little in its second half origins tale. John Powell was left with a film that attempts dark comedy, superheroism, an FU attitude, and sad discovery, so he would have to find a way to balance that out. On the whole, I feel its a successful score. The two main themes are quite flexible, working in more understated moments like John, Meet Ray and the superb Getting Therapy yet soaring in the action cues like Hollywood Blvd or uplifting moments like the two-track finale. The action material is among Powell’s best. SUV Chase is a kick-ass way to start off an album, with Memphis-style guitar, brass blasting, and strings that are about to fly off the rails fueling an exciting 2 minute rush. Hollywood Blvd is a little more varied but again blows you away with brass hits, energetic strings, and rapid percussion.
And yet, it’s not a great score. The film demands a lot of minimal underscore, and so almost half the album is devoted to this material, which is serviceable and occasionally engaging but ultimately unmemorable…French Asshole and Indestructible exemplify this. Killer material shouldn’t be completely abandoned because of necessary underscore though, and overall it’s a fun score that shows off most of Powell’s strengths. 4/5

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By: Soundtrack Geek

Soundtrack Geek — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:34:12 +0000

Glad you enjoyed it Tobias. I really look forward to see this movie as I think the soundtrack will stand out.

By: Tobias

Tobias — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:53:15 +0000

I rather enjoyed the music in the film because of the diversity. Such a wild mix of genres was a surprise. But it worked in the film.
I haven’t heard the score seperately from the movie. I wouldn’t like it that much then.