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FilipeNetoApr 12, 2020

Without a good plot, and without a main character capable of making us care about her.

There are characters from comic books who seem to be almost incapable of causing sympathy. Hulk is clearly one of them. Despite all the melodramaWithout a good plot, and without a main character capable of making us care about her.

There are characters from comic books who seem to be almost incapable of causing sympathy. Hulk is clearly one of them. Despite all the melodrama surrounding the character's life story, at least in this film (I'm not a comic fan to the point of knowing if the character's story is what the film tells us), this character is very chalk and little worked, unable to mess with my emotional side.

Basically, Hulk is the monstrous alter-ego of Bruce Banner, the son of a military scientist who made the mistake of doing genetic experiments on himself. It is an adaptation of the old story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or at least it has immense similarities. Ang Lee, who assures the direction, did a decent job but lacked brightness and was never able to transform Bruce / Hulk into a character we can care about. The story seemed to me not very credible, not very interesting, very focused on the action scenes (as if the whole plot was just a pretext to see a green thug howling while crushing everything he finds) and with a very questionable ending.

As for the cast, I believe that Eric Bana did what he could with the material that was given to him but there was no way to shine. Sam Elliott is satisfactory, but unable to go beyond the cliché of the cold general who wants to use the tormented superhero as a weapon of war. Jennifer Connelly is perhaps even worse, as she is quite cold in her romantic feelings and the chemistry with Bana, quite simply, does not happen. Nick Nolte makes a good appearance, but in a character very accessory to the plot and absolutely hateful.

Technically, the film seems well done to me. It has a considerable budget and the money was clearly spent on carefully done action scenes, loaded with special effects and good quality CGI. Made to impress, they are the strongest part of the film. The point is that they need a good and firm story to give them the support they need. The photography was very well done, with a good job of filming, editing and post-production. The soundtrack, signed by Danny Elfman, does his job beautifully.

As with many other films based on comic books, this film was very well done and well thought out in the technical details but does not have a good story to tell. Without that, there is no film that can resist.… Expand

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lennyiSep 18, 2021

I did not enjoy this movie. I am watching every marvel cinematic universe movie in order, and accidentally watched this instead of the incredible hulk. I didn't think the writing was very good, no-one was really great at acting in the movie.I did not enjoy this movie. I am watching every marvel cinematic universe movie in order, and accidentally watched this instead of the incredible hulk. I didn't think the writing was very good, no-one was really great at acting in the movie. It has been only like 3 days since i watched it and it was so forgettable that i have already completely forgotten what the whole movie was about, what the ending was and who / what the movie's big bad was.… Expand

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Critic100rAug 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible special effects, this movie sucks it's worse than a disaster, definitely one of the worst I've ever seen in my life… Expand

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PaulL.Jul 15, 2008

This is far the worst superhero movie ever yet. Dear Ang lee, please i forbid to stop making those American superhero comic strip or else you continued to ruin them. Here the mistakes. You turned this Superhero movie into a more of a drama. This is far the worst superhero movie ever yet. Dear Ang lee, please i forbid to stop making those American superhero comic strip or else you continued to ruin them. Here the mistakes. You turned this Superhero movie into a more of a drama. Plus the action scenes wasn't that great eiter. Kid might like those. But for older people it is boring.Way Way Way too much talking man. you don't know any action that well and so does you partner name James sclamcus. do you know any actions that well? Guess not! You should study more action appealing to American Audiences. OR even better, they should hired John woo, another Chinese Director who know more action better. He directed Face off. the story and the action in Faceoff is beautifully crafted.… Expand

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MoviebuffreviewJun 19, 2011

Normally I would be able to appreciate a comic book movie for what it is trying to do with the story, trying to go deeper with the character, but not with a movie like Hulk, where every other aspect of the film doesn't work at all. The slowNormally I would be able to appreciate a comic book movie for what it is trying to do with the story, trying to go deeper with the character, but not with a movie like Hulk, where every other aspect of the film doesn't work at all. The slow moving plot, underwhelming and boring action sequences, and the unconvincing performances from some talented actors makes Hulk the most disappointing movie Marvel has made along with Daredevil and Fantastic 4.… Expand

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T-rodneyApr 21, 2012

This movie is the worst MARVEL movie ever.the Hulk is terrible,visuals are confusing,there are so many errors.the Betty character is confusing most of all.The only good thing about this movie is the action,but overall I hate it.

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Tom1997ableAug 12, 2012

This is one of the worst superhero movies i have seen. Me and my brother watched this movie mistakenly thinking this was one of those avenger movies. The movie has a very slow pace and there is not enough action. Action sequences areThis is one of the worst superhero movies i have seen. Me and my brother watched this movie mistakenly thinking this was one of those avenger movies. The movie has a very slow pace and there is not enough action. Action sequences are generally in the dark and i couldn't see what was happening. I did not care enough about Bruce to keep watching this movie after watching half of this we turned it off. I'm giving this movie a 3 just because i did not watch this whole the way through and maybe it's better towards the end but a 3 is the max i can give it really you're better of watching the Avengers which has a better Hulk… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodApr 21, 2014

Really, really bad film. Not only did i not really like the Hulk before seeing this film, usually when i walk in to see a marvel movie i like to be amazed and introduced to a new character and do some research, this film put a really badReally, really bad film. Not only did i not really like the Hulk before seeing this film, usually when i walk in to see a marvel movie i like to be amazed and introduced to a new character and do some research, this film put a really bad taste in my mouth, it bored me to tears, the acting was terribly average and the plot tried to take itself way to seriously. Bad movie dont watch.

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FuturedirectorMar 17, 2016

Hulk doesn't show how did Bruce Banner becomes Hulk. It just continue what comics says about his story, with great visual-effects, but more talk and science than real action. Hulk doesn't deserve to be with the other Marvel film, which areHulk doesn't show how did Bruce Banner becomes Hulk. It just continue what comics says about his story, with great visual-effects, but more talk and science than real action. Hulk doesn't deserve to be with the other Marvel film, which are truly a action-packed and more interesting than this terrible and practically illogical film with no action or violence.… Expand

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tearsoftimeDec 1, 2011

In 2003, the world wasnâ

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PeterParkerJan 17, 2015

Hulk,il film del 2003,è stato per me uno dei peggiori film di sempre basati sui supereroi ed una trama orribile,dei personaggi con un carisma inesistente.Non guardatelo.

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waronassermanMay 2, 2015

nothing about this film works! it is otter garbage! event when i was younger i hated it and always thought there was so much wrong with this movie. thank god no sequels followed

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night4Jul 10, 2016

This movie is absolutely terrible in every way and it's painful to watch. It's about as bad as Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, which says a lot right there.

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mrdr4gonNov 15, 2017

Has aspirations that far exceed its grasp. Wants to be taken seriously despite having far too many inherently absurd elements and instead it just becomes fundamentally boring. Ang Lee gives us a few cool shots, but neat presentation isn'tHas aspirations that far exceed its grasp. Wants to be taken seriously despite having far too many inherently absurd elements and instead it just becomes fundamentally boring. Ang Lee gives us a few cool shots, but neat presentation isn't enough to save this film from being awful.… Expand

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AnsonG.Jun 6, 2006

Worse and nothin special about this movie. Hulk is the worse and terrible i ever seen. Even this movie and cartoon was famous from US, but Ang Lee was mistaken to create this movie. Ok, here i disspointment of this movie. 1st, the lovers Worse and nothin special about this movie. Hulk is the worse and terrible i ever seen. Even this movie and cartoon was famous from US, but Ang Lee was mistaken to create this movie. Ok, here i disspointment of this movie. 1st, the lovers dont get on. 2nd, when hulk fighting against tank and helicopter comanche, doesnt explode at all, it just crash and trash only. For the kids, yes, they like to see that. I doubt Eric Bana was wrong to choose as character Hulk. This movie doesnt make any sense at all and very boring. If u havent watch this, i advise u dont.… Expand