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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013

The Incredible Hulk isn't very Incredible.
Edward Norton gives a good performance but the concept of Hulk itself just seems tired. There is no new outlook on the hero just simply a repeatedly mediocre take on a very one dimensionalThe Incredible Hulk isn't very Incredible.
Edward Norton gives a good performance but the concept of Hulk itself just seems tired. There is no new outlook on the hero just simply a repeatedly mediocre take on a very one dimensional character. The screenwriters should have tried to be more inventive.… Expand

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DudeFromIcelandOct 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A big improvement on the 2003 Ang Lee Hulk film (which wasn't hard tbh), not a amazing film but not a terrible one either. Feels a little bit irrelevant to the MCU but as a solo film it's decent. The action scenes are very fun and most performances are good.

Only thing I find a bit weird is the casting choice of Tim Roth as this amazing decorated soldier, it just doesn't fit. He never feels all that intimidating in the entire film until the end (for obvious reasons), that's really my only big gripe with the film… Expand

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BullyMaguireDec 2, 2021

This movie is honestly bad. The effects are terrible the action scenes are forgettable and the villain while looking cool is again pretty meh, and overall the movie is just kind of below average. The acting is okay overall Edward Norton wasThis movie is honestly bad. The effects are terrible the action scenes are forgettable and the villain while looking cool is again pretty meh, and overall the movie is just kind of below average. The acting is okay overall Edward Norton was okay but Mark Ruffalo is way better.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 23, 2011

"Incredible Hulk" is better than I expected thanks to a powerful performance by Edward Norton, amazing (green) CGI, and a great head start of Marvel studio's "Avengers".

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asylumspadezNov 22, 2011

I didnt like it as much as the film before it but it was ok. The near 2 hour run time doesnt do it justice either and it can be a little bit boring in some parts. Edward Norton is a great cast for the lead and gives a good performance. II didnt like it as much as the film before it but it was ok. The near 2 hour run time doesnt do it justice either and it can be a little bit boring in some parts. Edward Norton is a great cast for the lead and gives a good performance. I think they relied far too much on effects instead of the story behind it.… Expand

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diogomendesNov 7, 2014

Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Analysis: The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Hulk… SMAAAAAAAASHES! And he succeeds at it. “The Incredible Hulk” is a live-action movie focused around the iconic character Hulk. After the disappointing Ang Lee’sMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Analysis: The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Hulk… SMAAAAAAAASHES! And he succeeds at it. “The Incredible Hulk” is a live-action movie focused around the iconic character Hulk. After the disappointing Ang Lee’s film, I thought it was right about time they start making a decent solo movie of the green monster and what we got, was a flick entertaining enough to please comic book fanatics and audience in general. The movie is not on its full potential, however, you may find the action pleasing and the actors performances (especially from Edward Norton) very likable.

A cure is in reach for the world's most primal force of fury: THE INCREDIBLE HULK. We find scientist Bruce Banner, living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote. But the warmongers who dream of abusing his powers won't leave him alone, nor will his need to be with the only woman he has ever loved, Betty Ross. Upon returning to civilization, our brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by The Abomination -- a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression whose powers match The Hulk's own. A fight of comic-book proportions ensues as Banner must call upon the hero within to rescue New York City from total destruction. One scientist must make an agonizing final choice -- accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or the creature he could permanently become: THE INCREDIBLE HULK.

Like I said earlier in this review, Edward Norton makes for a convincing and likable lead. He’s one of the reasons as to why this movie works and I’m not afraid to say that he is even better than Eric Bana. He was replaced by Mark Ruffalo – which is a talented actor – due to some problems with the studio itself. Mark Ruffalo is a great Bruce Banner, but he will never surpass the genuine performance that Norton delivered. As for the other cast, their performances are pretty good. Well, I think Liv Tyler’s performance was a little bit stupid but it never looked fake or anything.

Now let’s talk about the action and the special effects. The visuals in this movie are not as realistic as the 2003’s film, which is surely disappointing considering it has passed 5 years since then and the effects haven’t improved. I’m not saying it looks bad, but it’s not what I expected. Hulk looks like a PS2 video game graphic and The Abomination’s design leaves much to be desired. But the action is pretty f*cking great. It’s probably one of the highlights of this movie. Hulk fighting with The Abomination was so cool and exciting, and even the scene where he fights the military proves to be one of the best fight sequence in this movie. But then again, the action was also pretty good in the other movie but the story was mediocre. What do I have to say about this movie?

The story is entertaining enough to carry the movie. It adds a few tweaks here and there, while also putting some references to Marvel Cinematic Universe and comedic relief. Sure, it doesn’t reach Iron Man’s level, but it’s enjoyable.

Final Score to The Incredible Hulk (2008): 7/10. I have nothing much to say about this. It lacks originality and the special effects look a little bit cartoonish, but overall, “The Incredible Hulk” offers pleasant action and an excellent performance from Edward Norton.

Now guys, the next movie… the best one. The Earth’s Mightiest Heroes… finally, onscreen. My next MCU review: Marvel’s The Avengers.

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spadenxJan 16, 2012

I liked it about as much as I did the first Hulk film. Edward Norton was a great addition. However I ,for one, am tired of seeing Hulk movies because they are all the same and really offer no growth for the characters featured in the film.

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Tss5078Mar 3, 2013

The Incredible Hulk, not to be confused with the movie Hulk, is the first of the individual movies that introduces us to The Avengers, and that's the only reason why I decided to see it, as I never really cared much for the character. I meanThe Incredible Hulk, not to be confused with the movie Hulk, is the first of the individual movies that introduces us to The Avengers, and that's the only reason why I decided to see it, as I never really cared much for the character. I mean think about it, this scientist whose trying to create a super soldier tries the solution on himself, and now when he gets angry he turns into a WWE Superstar! As for the film, it's not much better. I love Edward Norton, he's a big name and a star in his own right, but he's just about the last person I would choose to be the Hulk. His whole personality wasn't right for the part. I like his co-star, Liv Tyler too, and it wasn't that she was bad in this film, it's that her role was a joke and she had absolutely no chemistry with Norton. Tim Roth was the bright spot in the movie, as he's one of those guys who can adapt to any role and I think I'd have preferred to see him as the Hulk. As for the story, parts of it were decent, but they skipped the whole part of the story that I wanted to see! The film starts five years later, in Brazil, I wanted to see how the story started and what prompted banner into doing this. I hate superheroes and I hate their movies, but the Avengers stories have been different. With the exception of Thor, they have for the most part been somewhat realistic and believable. The story here is lame and the movie is based on special effects which did nothing to help the film. The last half hour of the movie, I felt as though I was watching Peter Griffin fight the Big Chicken and I honestly hated every minute of it!… Expand

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A_NorthernerApr 2, 2012

Following on from the 2003 film Hulk, Marvel decided the best course of action prior to the Avengers film was to reboot the series with a new director and cast, resulting in this 2008 update starring Edward Norton in the title role. Hulk is aFollowing on from the 2003 film Hulk, Marvel decided the best course of action prior to the Avengers film was to reboot the series with a new director and cast, resulting in this 2008 update starring Edward Norton in the title role. Hulk is a different type of superhero to most of the traditional good-looking all-American heroes such as Spiderman or Iron Man. Although tamed by Betty Ross, the Hulk is not capable of relating to humans and therefore the audience and I feel this has always made it difficult for storytellers and directors to produce engaging films with this character. On the occasions that the Hulk appears during the first half of the film, in a repetitive series of chase and escape scenes, he destroys almost everything in his path without remorse as Banner is unable to control his rage. At the end of the film, Banner intentionally turns into the Hulk in order to fight the Abomination, leading the audience to believe that the Hulk is now a fully fledged crime fighting superhero. This transformation between out of control animal and useful superhero may be the films idea of character development but apart from reuniting with Betty, no other significant events occur that explain this. Norton and Liv Tyler play their characters well and William Hurt is impressive as General Ross, despite the occasionally cheesy lines he is fed. Tim Roth gives an intense performance as Blonsky prior to his transformation into the Abomination. Ultimately though, despite being visually impressive, the final battle is between two CGI monsters and I found the film did not do enough to make me engage with Hulk. This is in part to do with the Hulk being unable to portray any real human emotion, this having to be shown through Betty at his side. Worth watching if you are a superhero film fan or as a warm-up for the Avengers.… Expand

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BarneyOnMTJan 5, 2016

WHAT I LIKE: A satisfying entry to the MCU 2 months after the fun 'Iron Man,' Edward Norton does well in a fairly conventional comic-book movie before Marvel realised they could get away with shaking up the rule book. In 'The IncredibleWHAT I LIKE: A satisfying entry to the MCU 2 months after the fun 'Iron Man,' Edward Norton does well in a fairly conventional comic-book movie before Marvel realised they could get away with shaking up the rule book. In 'The Incredible Hulk,' a good job is done over 2003's 'Hulk' film, and Marvel succeds in portraying Banner's despair well, and creating some action-filled CGI eye-candy for us too.
WHAT I DON'T LIKE: It could have been really exciting or dark, but came out somewhere odd imbetween, the tone feeling pushed and pulled constantly and the overall film experience feeling dragged out. Also, the plot is failry formulaic, plus he dark visuals and emotional music get tiring at times.
VERDICT: Better than Hulk films of old, Marvel freshens the franchise, but it's still not their best work. The Incredible Hulk is a good film, but struggles to be the entertaining or dark film it could have been.… Expand

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AproxxAug 19, 2018

This was BORING.
Casting was ATROCIOUS.
CGI action weak
Villain the worst
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The only thing this movie had was the action (which wasn't superb anyways) and the predictable but still entertaining story

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JPKFeb 25, 2018

It's Okay
NOWHERE As Good As Iron Man, But Entertaining 68% Of The 112 Minute Run Time.

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WolfheartTomJan 25, 2018

A good cast, a mediocre plot, decent CGI, blend all of this together and you have what is for me the weakest instalment of the MCU. Bland storytelling that climaxes in a colourful hero clashing with a grey villain.

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ARGzelderApr 7, 2019

El gigante verde vuelve a la pantalla grande pero esta vez bajo la supervisión de Marvel, y aunque esta versión es superior al intento de 2003 la película no llega a ser atractiva.
Esta película inicia con Bruce Banner recluido lejos de casaEl gigante verde vuelve a la pantalla grande pero esta vez bajo la supervisión de Marvel, y aunque esta versión es superior al intento de 2003 la película no llega a ser atractiva.
Esta película inicia con Bruce Banner recluido lejos de casa tratando de pasar desapercibido, hasta que su sangre delata su posición e inicia su persecución con las fuerzas norteamericanas.
"The Incredible Hulk" se vende cuenta con una Edward Norton dando lo mejor de si, aunque lamentablemente el guión es muy lento y el resto del elenco no logra dar el mismo nivel de actuación.
Uno de los problemas es el desenfoque en el villano, Emil Blonski nunca es una amenaza hasta el final de la cinta, y aún así uno no llega a reconocerlo como Abomination.
Esta segunda producción de Marvel es interesante, pero le falta mucho carisma, no es recomendable a menos que estén bien interesados en el MCU.… Expand

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DerekReideApr 23, 2019

I just like Mark Ruffalo better than Edward Norton. I'm not saying that the casting was bad or anything, but just let it be forgotten in the MCU.

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Onlyclassicvg1Dec 8, 2020

The Incredible Hulk isn't very Incredible.
Edward Norton gives a good performance but the concept of Hulk itself just seems tired. There is no new outlook on the hero just simply a repeatedly mediocre take on a very one dimensiona

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KevinRJun 12, 2008

Although Edward Norton does a good job, every other performance just falls flat on its face.

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BlackpantherJun 14, 2008

This movie was just OK. 10 times better than the Happening.

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RyanP.Jun 19, 2008

It's decent, but the screenwriting and script could've been better. The end fight looked great though. Iron Man was much better overall.

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MattK.Jun 21, 2008

"The Incredible Hulk" is a step in the right direction for the franchise, but that doesn't mean it's all that good. Maybe it is, and maybe the shock of how great "Iron Man" was and anticipation of how awesome "The Dark Knight" will "The Incredible Hulk" is a step in the right direction for the franchise, but that doesn't mean it's all that good. Maybe it is, and maybe the shock of how great "Iron Man" was and anticipation of how awesome "The Dark Knight" will be built a 2008 comic book standard that "The Incredible Hulk" could never live up to. Something about how the film was paced bothered me. It barely had a sense of humor, which was a great letdown. Edward Norton, one of my favorite actors, didn't get the job done. It isn't like this is a character with no personality---Bruce Banner is a very intriguing character who could have substantial depth to him when put on film, but I didn't feel that Norton pulled it off. The two things that make this film truly worth watching are Tim Roth and the action scenes. The first Hulk scene was awesome, as was the second, and the third...all the way until the end. All in all, standard procedure comic book movie with great action lifts it just above average. "Iron Man" beats it in every category.… Expand

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JayH.Oct 15, 2008

Impressive special effects, great score and it is certainly well made. Good cast, but Liv Tyler is wasted. It was good, but it just didn't "wow" me like it should have.

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PatMJun 13, 2008

Calling an action flick such as this one "big, loud and dumb" has become a pathetic cliche, but it's just so very apt in this case. If you want a summer action flick with explosions, explosions and more explosions, this film is for you. Calling an action flick such as this one "big, loud and dumb" has become a pathetic cliche, but it's just so very apt in this case. If you want a summer action flick with explosions, explosions and more explosions, this film is for you. If you had hoped for a more engaging comic book adaptation more in keeping with Marvel's other (and far superior) summer offering, "Iron Man" you will be disappointed.… Expand

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ChadS.Jun 15, 2008

Only five years after fanboys pooh-poohed Ang Lee's "Hulk", the adjective is back, David Banner(hey, what happened to Dick York, I mean, Ed Bana) is back; still green, still angry, and still hasn't found what he's looking for. Only five years after fanboys pooh-poohed Ang Lee's "Hulk", the adjective is back, David Banner(hey, what happened to Dick York, I mean, Ed Bana) is back; still green, still angry, and still hasn't found what he's looking for. But can "The Incredible Hulk" right the Marvel ship and turn the American moviegoing public into Taiwanese deniers? Probably. It's a faster-moving "Hulk"; so fast, apparently, there's no time to land the plane, or give poor David a parachute. He jumps out of the aircraft during the final action set-piece, in which, he apparently breaks every bone in his body upon contact. David should be a parapelegic, or dead, but no, he's the Hulk. And then "The Incredible Hulk" delivers, what Lee didn't deliver; a knock-down-drag-em-out altercation between rock 'em sock 'em abominations of mankind...that lasts a long time. The "Bewitched" analogy doesn't work with Betty Ross(Liv Tyler substituting for Jennifer Connelly), because there was only one Samantha. When Banner(Edward Norton) and Betty decide to abstain from some heavy-duty canoodling in the motel room, "The Incredible Hulk" misses a golden opportunity to dramatize the reason they can't be together. Ang would throw no caution to lust; Ang would understand that Betty has to be thrown in harm's way to make the love story resonate.… Expand

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SantoroPJun 17, 2008

Solid movie, but with many flaws. Dialogue between Betty and the Hulk is laughably bad. The final action scene between the Hulk and the Abomination was disappointing. The real problem with this movie is the considerable lack of character Solid movie, but with many flaws. Dialogue between Betty and the Hulk is laughably bad. The final action scene between the Hulk and the Abomination was disappointing. The real problem with this movie is the considerable lack of character development. I never got a feel for Bruce Banner's character. Liv Tyler as Betty Ross was a little bit to breathy. For now it's the number 2 superhero movie of the summer, well behind Iron Man. Hopefully by the end of the summer The Dark Knight will have surpassed it also.… Expand

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EKJun 18, 2008

I'm not familiar with the comic and haven't seen Lee's version of the Hulk, so maybe I'm not best qualified to offer an opinion. But I have fond memories of the cartoon and TV show. However, I did find the not so subtle I'm not familiar with the comic and haven't seen Lee's version of the Hulk, so maybe I'm not best qualified to offer an opinion. But I have fond memories of the cartoon and TV show. However, I did find the not so subtle nods to the TV show rather corny. The story just wasn't engaging enough. The romance between Banner and Betty was unconvincing. The performances were average. Norton seemed disengaged. Liv Tyler basically had the same vacant expression throughout. Hurt was okay, but his fake mustache was distracting. Roth was miscast. CGI effects and action were decent in places, but there was no real sense of danger and excitement. The end battle for instance, had the two beasts battling away in a crowded city, but the sense of panic from the crowd was poorly conveyed. And it appears, after free falling from a plane and crashing to the ground, that not only is the Hulk indestructable, but so too is Banner. Any sympathy for Banner's plight towards the end of the film is killed off and with it any interest in a sequel. One for fans of the comic only.… Expand

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JLJun 21, 2008

The action scene at the end was awesome, but the rest of the movie was pretty slow. I don't mind slow movies if they have a good storyline with a solid script, but this movie lacked both.

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BenB.Jun 28, 2008

This film covers the Hulk backstory pretty well. He is the tragic antihero of the Marvelverse as we hoped. My problem with the film is that the CGI really disappoints, especially in scenes combined with live action. I don't suppose it This film covers the Hulk backstory pretty well. He is the tragic antihero of the Marvelverse as we hoped. My problem with the film is that the CGI really disappoints, especially in scenes combined with live action. I don't suppose it matters, but in a movie that somehow is driven by lots and lots of Hulk scenes, they could have done better. Liv Tyler is sort of flaccid as Betty Ross, but so is the character. Say what you will about her being the Beauty to Hulk's Beast, her character is still a stock type, who gets to mostly be the handwringing woman abandoned by the big green guy. What do we want for that role? Liz Taylor?… Expand

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JonBAug 3, 2008

The movie would have been much better had the previews not shown every important part of the movie.

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FerdbutBMay 2, 2009

The Incredible Hulk is a fun decent movie that's a vast improvement over the 2003 version. The movie isn't incredible other than the special effects and often the movie did get boring but, the cast was okay and the action was The Incredible Hulk is a fun decent movie that's a vast improvement over the 2003 version. The movie isn't incredible other than the special effects and often the movie did get boring but, the cast was okay and the action was impressive so it wasn't bad.… Expand

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DerekSMay 3, 2009

I felt the original was much better as far as story and acting are concerned. Norton seemed like he was bored the entire movie and very disconnected, just a terrible job as far as being a action movie star. Bana did a much better job as I felt the original was much better as far as story and acting are concerned. Norton seemed like he was bored the entire movie and very disconnected, just a terrible job as far as being a action movie star. Bana did a much better job as portraying a man that was wrestling with his inner demons, and this movie had no explanation as to why Norton was able to take that huge dose of gamma, like the 03 movie did. Watch the movie and then watch the Ang Lee version, yes the new movie is heavy on action unlike the first but the Lee version had much more substance and should be given some room to maneuver because it was setting up the origin of IMO, one of the greatest superheroes of all time. Skip this movie unless you like mindless action, if you want substance then watch the original, I wish they would have made a sequel instead of re-work the whole movie, especially since Bana actually looked like the comic book Bruce Banner, unlike Norton.… Expand

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MichaelS.Jun 14, 2008

Ignoring the comics and looking to the television series had to be the dumbest move they could've made. The action scenes weren't even all that great. I was actually checking my watch during them! The '03 version was a whole Ignoring the comics and looking to the television series had to be the dumbest move they could've made. The action scenes weren't even all that great. I was actually checking my watch during them! The '03 version was a whole lot better. It at least stayed true to what made the Hulk the Hulk!… Expand

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MichaelJun 14, 2008

Middlingly entertaining, often silly, mostly just half-assed. Norton is the only thing that elevates this picture (at least in the final cut) above its own mediocrity. It's ironic, considering a lot of stuff he added seems to have been Middlingly entertaining, often silly, mostly just half-assed. Norton is the only thing that elevates this picture (at least in the final cut) above its own mediocrity. It's ironic, considering a lot of stuff he added seems to have been cut from the final edit. But of what remains, Norton is still the best out of anything, and often better when he's not saying anything at all. The dialogue is often goofy, the film feels truncated, and the action scenes are rough and jumpy. Effects work is patchy at best, better in "still" scenes, but clearly no better, probably worse, than ILM's work on Ang Lee's film. I don't know what William Hurt is doing in this movie -- Sam Elliott's Ross was much better suited in the previous 'Hulk' picture. Ditto for Jennifer Connelly. Mildly satisfying, but more meat is surely on the cutting room floor.… Expand

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NickA.Jun 16, 2008

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JudyTJun 16, 2008

Wasn't as good as it could have been with better writing. Edward Norton and the rest of the cast make a good try, but without success.

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JimboH.Jun 17, 2008

A decent movie except for the "climatic" and cliche "final battle", which is the worst part of the whole movie and honestly brings it down. In "Iron Man", we see our hero fighting a bigger, silver colored, but more flawed version of himself. A decent movie except for the "climatic" and cliche "final battle", which is the worst part of the whole movie and honestly brings it down. In "Iron Man", we see our hero fighting a bigger, silver colored, but more flawed version of himself. In the hulk we see our hero... uh... fighting a bigger, silver colored, but more flawed version of himself... Another thing seriously wrong is the "American Anime" parallels you see in this "climatic battle". Replace the hulk and that big guy you see in the preview with basically 80% of that cartoon crap that gets sent over here and there really isn't no difference. Except instead of a "hiyaaaa!" and "your powers are insignificant to mine!" while two people destroy part of a city fighting each other- you get "grunt!" and "grrrr!!!" and "you don't deserve your powers!" while two people... destroy part of a city fighting each other. And yes, when your big fight scene is 100% CG, its a cartoon. Also, check out the double-ending, the second of which they probably added two weeks before release. Overall a decent movie but Iron Man was better.… Expand

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BillP.Jun 18, 2008

Not very engaging at all. It's like, yeah there's action, but who cares.

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NickMay 11, 2009

Even with Ed Norton this turned out to pretty much be just a mindless thrillride, with worse special effects than the first Hulk.

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HalfwelshmanDec 17, 2011

The main problem I have with The Incredible Hulk is that it can't decide what it wants to be - a sequel to Ang Lee's Hulk or a reboot of the franchise, and consequently it becomes neither. Despite this drawback it has a promising beginning -The main problem I have with The Incredible Hulk is that it can't decide what it wants to be - a sequel to Ang Lee's Hulk or a reboot of the franchise, and consequently it becomes neither. Despite this drawback it has a promising beginning - the opening favella set-piece is pure Bourne, and is engaging, tense, and action-packed. There are also some nice references to the 70s TV series throughout that I'm sure fans will appreciate. What The Incredible Hulk lacks almost entirely is emotion. None of the cast compare to those of Ang Lee's film - Edward Norton is not as grounded and complex as Eric Bana's Bruce Banner, Liv Tyler's Betty Ross isn't grounded in any way, nor is she a believable scientist, unlike the more understated Jennifer Connelly, and William Hurt simply isn't as cool as Sam Elliott. Regarding new cast members, Tim Roth isn't a particularly compelling villain, but Tim Blake Nelson is entertaining, but doesn't get enough screen-time. The film also suffers from the same drawback that blighted Captain America - it's forced to set up next 2012's super hero extravaganza The Avengers. What you get from The Incredible Hulk is a mildly entertaining diversion. It's not as complex, or interesting as Hulk, but it's far from incompetent. The action is handled well, if unimaginatively, and I'm still not convinced that effects are good enough to portray The Hulk as part of the real world. Let's just hope that's changed by next year. when the not-so-jolly green giant is portrayed by his third actor in his cinematic career. Good luck, Mr Ruffalo.… Expand