The film Hancock vividly illustrates the struggle between embracing one's calling and rejecting that which you are expected to become, with pursuing one's predetermined fate ultimately being the decision that leads to the most resolute life as opposed to the latter which, albeit an easier path, is likely to result in a desultory lifestyle. Hancock (Will Smith) presents himself as a selfish, arrogant, albeit powerful, menace to society who would prefer to drink the day away than perform his heroic duty—until he is approached by Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), a man focused on both making the world a better place and molding Hancock into an appreciable hero. He is also introduced to Ray’s wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), who eventually is uncovered
