The Incredible Hulk
Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 13, 2008
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Kes4278Jul 30, 2017
Movie was great in my opinion. The hulk looked really good and the acting was just amazing to be honest. Too bad there won't be another one anytime soon.8/10
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spacebear1Dec 7, 2017
To me, this is an incredibly underrated superhero film. Edward Norton was great as the leading character, Bruce Banner. The action sequences were very entertaining. I guess my main complaint is the villain, Abomination was disappointing. ButTo me, this is an incredibly underrated superhero film. Edward Norton was great as the leading character, Bruce Banner. The action sequences were very entertaining. I guess my main complaint is the villain, Abomination was disappointing. But overall, this is a very entertaining superhero film.… Expand
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metacecApr 25, 2019
The Hulk is one of my favorite characters and I thought this movie was very good. A bit slow in the middle but the finale was well above to great. Sadly, I think the Ang Lee version of Hulk , killed this movie's appeal somewhat at the boxThe Hulk is one of my favorite characters and I thought this movie was very good. A bit slow in the middle but the finale was well above to great. Sadly, I think the Ang Lee version of Hulk , killed this movie's appeal somewhat at the box office. Production values are high and it follows the source fairly well. Under rated in my opinion.… Expand
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clem666Nov 29, 2022
A great superhero movie.
Acting is terrific from everyone, especially from Ed Norton (Bruce Banner) and Liv Tyler (Betty Ross). Ed Norton manages to play with finesse different types of sequences that make us feel empathy for his character.A great superhero movie.
Acting is terrific from everyone, especially from Ed Norton (Bruce Banner) and Liv Tyler (Betty Ross). Ed Norton manages to play with finesse different types of sequences that make us feel empathy for his character. The cast really is interesting, even if there are very few characters to get in touch with.

The scenario is great, as the introduction helps us to understand the events of the prequel. The whole movie is well-paced, paved with intense action intertwined with touching (even if one-dimensioned) romance. As a Marvel movie, it tries some jokes, but they always match the atmosphere, some being very funny.

The soundtrack is as terrific as the sound-design, and the movie rightfully uses moments of void and silence (as in the last scenes) to underline the most important scenes.

The quality of special effects vary : some scenes are amazing (particularly the explosive ones) while others (at the end notably) aren't that inspired. It goes the same way for colors and lighting as some shots are very dark or just plain disgusting grey. Fortunately to me the lore and relations between characters do the work.… Expand
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WinrikApr 19, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сольник "Халка" уже слабее ЖЧ, слабее не в плане экшена, а в плане сюжета. Весь фильм как будто куда то спешил, все происходит очень быстро, куча отсылок на персонажей комиксов, которым даже сейчас спустя 14 лет не дали раскрытия. Но все равно это крутой, красивый, мрачноватый и хороший фильм. Сюжет интересен, он слаб, но интересен, так же как и актеры, что не сказать о музыке, ее я как будто вообще не слышал в фильме. Не инетересно. Действия главного злодея я так и не понял, что он хотел этим доказать, что он хотел делать дальше, просто подходит вопрос "зачем?"… Expand
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samueltubbSep 29, 2021
I'm not a big hulk fan. Always thought of him as one of the lamer Marvel heroes. But seeing this movie in 2021, I gotta say it's quite refreshing. Superhero movies nowadays all seem to have an agenda, and I like how this one doesn't. It'sI'm not a big hulk fan. Always thought of him as one of the lamer Marvel heroes. But seeing this movie in 2021, I gotta say it's quite refreshing. Superhero movies nowadays all seem to have an agenda, and I like how this one doesn't. It's just a classic, vanilla, predictable retelling of the hulk story, but it's well made and I enjoyed it.… Expand
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[Anonymous]Jun 10, 2008
May not be incredible but still pretty darn good.
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AndreT.Jun 17, 2008
This is the real first movie of Hulk for me. I dislike the first one so much...You really got to feel for Banner and his struggle. And by any means, Banner is a fugitive and will always be to some extend. The effects were ok, but it's This is the real first movie of Hulk for me. I dislike the first one so much...You really got to feel for Banner and his struggle. And by any means, Banner is a fugitive and will always be to some extend. The effects were ok, but it's hard to somewhat beleive in that Hulk CGI. You have to take a leap of faith there...As for the actors, they were the right choices this time around. Good action movie and very decent story. If they can fix the HUlk and make him appear less spongy...… Expand
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tonydannieJun 27, 2008
I enjoyed this film. but unlike so many I actually did enjoy Ang Lee's version a whole lot better. Norton Does a good Bruce Banner. He is a great actor. But I think Banna made that Character more complex. The action was great but a bit I enjoyed this film. but unlike so many I actually did enjoy Ang Lee's version a whole lot better. Norton Does a good Bruce Banner. He is a great actor. But I think Banna made that Character more complex. The action was great but a bit over the top in this film. while the HULK does look a lot more realistic then in the Lee version. I felt it still looked CG. Hey hwat do you expect right. we can't have Farrigno playing him at his age. I guess what i am trying to say is that there were more memorable action scenes in the Lee version in this one. Here we got a big final showdown at the finalle that recalls that of Iron Man. That is just my two cents. I did not hate it. just liked Lee's Version better.… Expand
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FantasyJun 17, 2008
It was okay with a few twists and cameos by some well known people. Ironman was the much superior movie.
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JamesB.Sep 5, 2008
Not as good as Iron Man or the Dark Knight, but man it was fun and had a lot of Hulk Smash in it!
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HyperSNov 30, 2008
No real complaints. The story wasn't full proof and the plot wasn't original in anyway. You don't have to have seen the movie, but you pretty much know where its going as it quickly falls into the cliche action movie. However, No real complaints. The story wasn't full proof and the plot wasn't original in anyway. You don't have to have seen the movie, but you pretty much know where its going as it quickly falls into the cliche action movie. However, the special effects are extraordinary (a step above the original hulk), the pace of the story felt fine, and the battle sequence was attention holding. Don't expect anything new or imaginative and you could probably enjoy the movie for what it is... there is no development of any love story... just some good ole' fashion HULK SMASH!… Expand
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JoeS.Jun 13, 2008
A fun action movie with a lot of awesome action and some unintentional laughs that just add to the fun, this movie is about the same quality as Iron Man with one part less wit but one part more action. Definitely worth seeing once.
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DanA.Jun 14, 2008
A little slow, but considering Marvel's track record, it may as well be a five star film. This isn't better than Iron Man (as if anything is), or the first two Spidey/X-Men films. But it definitely outdoes everything else.
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RodneyM.Jun 13, 2008
Fun, but seeing the first one clears up a bit in the beginning.
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BrendanFJun 23, 2008
It's not that this film was bad, or even average, it's just that it is inevitably going to be compared to Iron Man, to which it is inferior in many aspects. The performances are solid, particularly Roth's, who gives a slightly It's not that this film was bad, or even average, it's just that it is inevitably going to be compared to Iron Man, to which it is inferior in many aspects. The performances are solid, particularly Roth's, who gives a slightly less evil angle to the character of Blonsky than other supervillains. The action is fantastic, and the CGI is much improved. Norton was a good choice to cast as Banner, and he grew on me throughout the film, but he could've been given a little more to work with. The story is a little slower moving, and it's missing a sense of humor, but overall a solid superhero film that will simply be seen by many as Iron Man… Expand
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SamuelJJul 19, 2008
It was OK. It has a typical story, average acting, and had enough action to keep me awake. It isn't the greatest movie ever but it doesn't suck. I would recommend it, but don't get too excited. And I am amazed that the CGI is It was OK. It has a typical story, average acting, and had enough action to keep me awake. It isn't the greatest movie ever but it doesn't suck. I would recommend it, but don't get too excited. And I am amazed that the CGI is worse than the previous hulk movie, which came out 5 years ago.… Expand
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R.L.Apr 29, 2009
This far more action packed and stylized film reboot is more angry and action packed than the cerebral and slower 2003's Ang Lee directed Hulk( which I prefer over this one.) The Incredible Hulk is very fast paced and hurtles trough This far more action packed and stylized film reboot is more angry and action packed than the cerebral and slower 2003's Ang Lee directed Hulk( which I prefer over this one.) The Incredible Hulk is very fast paced and hurtles trough it's story at lighting fast speed ( which doesn't hinder the film at all.) the pace makes it easier and harder to follow, what makes it hard is the fact that it just doesn't take it's time to explain allot of the minor details and explore the story more. On the flip what makes it easier is that it's complete fun form beginning to end and has a likable and well know actor at the helm as the main character, namely Edward Norton. Who did an exceptional job as Bruce Banner, Norton had the right mannerisms that Dr. Banner had in the comic. He put the his obsession with getting rid of the Hulk, he put his strong love for Betty Ross and his hatred for General Ross in there too. But here was one thing they didn't put much effort into Norton's Banner, his genius. This reboot focused more on the action then the story of it all, but hat doesn't mean this was a bad film, no in fact this was a well made and well acted comic book film. Louis Leterier directs an exceptional cast to a whole new level of action and style in the incredible Hulk. This reboot should not be looked down on it's great fun and very well done,albeit it's got more of the 80's series in then the comic's, but still nothing to frown upon. All in all The Incredible Hulk is just what the title says, Incredible and is definitely worth the watch. Hulk Smash!!… Expand
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ImUnavailableMar 2, 2012
A solid effort that delivers what you would expect from a Hulk movie and then a little bit more. Ed Norton is good as Bruce Banner and the action scenes are impressive. It is not the cleverest or the most thrilling superhero movie but itA solid effort that delivers what you would expect from a Hulk movie and then a little bit more. Ed Norton is good as Bruce Banner and the action scenes are impressive. It is not the cleverest or the most thrilling superhero movie but it should appeal to fans and non-fans alike.… Expand
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BasilZeroMay 13, 2018
Not as good of a starter movie as the first Iron Man but it gets the job done. The action is well made and the CG scenes are good looking. The casting roll seems a bit weak at first but you will get used to it. It is of course better than theNot as good of a starter movie as the first Iron Man but it gets the job done. The action is well made and the CG scenes are good looking. The casting roll seems a bit weak at first but you will get used to it. It is of course better than the first Hulk movie released few years prior to this one.… Expand
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Critic2012May 5, 2012
THE INCREDIBLE HULK helps us believe that the man who is the monster really does fear himself, that he fears not being able to control it. It's a Marvel film: it's fun, humorous, and packed with action. Sit back and watch the Hulk...SMASH!
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OfficialNov 4, 2013
It can't beat "Iron Man", but "The Incredible Hulk" is still an intense and action-packed Marvel movie. It has an intelligent script but doesn't have the same intelligent style and craft like "Iron Man". Either way, I still recommend youIt can't beat "Iron Man", but "The Incredible Hulk" is still an intense and action-packed Marvel movie. It has an intelligent script but doesn't have the same intelligent style and craft like "Iron Man". Either way, I still recommend you check out this smashing movie.… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 13, 2012
This is the best Hulk we're going to get. Take it or leave it.
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gracjanskiApr 8, 2020
Not bad comic movie. I liked the first part, where the story and the character was developed. A high class actor like Edward Norton helped to get this part well done. Also it was nice to show Brazil instead of USA.
After that the action partNot bad comic movie. I liked the first part, where the story and the character was developed. A high class actor like Edward Norton helped to get this part well done. Also it was nice to show Brazil instead of USA.
After that the action part was higher and gets more and more unrealistic. And of course there were some logic holes.… Expand
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marcmyworksNov 27, 2013
Edward Norton works as the new Bruce Banner. This reboot of the Hulk franchise is far superior to Ang Lee's "Hulk", as Ed makes us like the jolly green giant again.
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ghost-nappa56Aug 16, 2014
After the terrible Hulk movie before I was happy that this movie was made as the origin story is correct, the acting was better and most importantly the CGI was much better. In my opinion the villain was much better and memorable.
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Leo9127Feb 24, 2014
This is a mixed bag, the special effects are good, Edward Norton was good, and it was definatly better than Ang Lee's monstrosity (pun intended), but everything else is just kinda of underwhelming, and it just feels that it is missingThis is a mixed bag, the special effects are good, Edward Norton was good, and it was definatly better than Ang Lee's monstrosity (pun intended), but everything else is just kinda of underwhelming, and it just feels that it is missing something that Iron Man had.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 23, 2016
The better and improved version of the 2003 version of Hulk. It exactly works as a charm and it exactly works as a collector to a Marvel and Hulk fan's ultimate collection.
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RojodeKantoFeb 14, 2016
Al principio creía como todos que era una secuela a la somnífera de Ang Lee, pero no, es un reinicio en un estanque más grande, me animé a verla por que en un anuncio de periódico que cierto personaje millonario que le habia visto hace casiAl principio creía como todos que era una secuela a la somnífera de Ang Lee, pero no, es un reinicio en un estanque más grande, me animé a verla por que en un anuncio de periódico que cierto personaje millonario que le habia visto hace casi mes y medio aparecería en la película, haciendo que estén conectados, algo que no se había hecho antes en películas de este género, sobre la película no me aburre en ningún momento y muchos de los díalogos son breves y hay mucha acción para dar y tomar, el diseño de Hulk, muy realista, fiel al material original, asi como varios cameos buenísimos, sobre todo cierto personaje que he mencionado al principio, Edward Norton hace genial de Bruce Banner, Liv Tyler preciosa y me convence como Betty Ross, William Hurt como el General Ross, clavadísimo, Tim Roth como el antagonista dío más caña tanto antes y después de volverse una abominación de monstruo, y dio mejor pelea que el disque Hombre Absorbente de Ang Lee, sin duda alguna Louis Leterrier ha hecho gran trabajo con este producto, lo bueno es que hubiera muchas referencias a la clásica serie televisiva de los 70's, tanto en el resumido origen del protagonista,que también mezcla el origen del universo Ultimate del mismo personaje, lo único malo de esta experiencia fue verla un sábado repleto de gente con niños, cuando hay cierta escena cachonda con Bruce y Betty… Expand
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FuturedirectorMar 19, 2016
The Incredible Hulk has enjoyable story-telling but an unremarkable plot. The characters are back, with not much to say and Bruce Banner just wanna do what he always do: Kill his green side. This is not a classic for Marvel Universe, but, atThe Incredible Hulk has enjoyable story-telling but an unremarkable plot. The characters are back, with not much to say and Bruce Banner just wanna do what he always do: Kill his green side. This is not a classic for Marvel Universe, but, at least, Hulk's back, continuing with his predecessors, to be a hero and fight vs his real enemy. Fans won't be disappointed at the end.… Expand
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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016
What seemed, in theory, the least-necessary revival of a bigscreen superhero emerges as perfectly solid summer action fare in “The Incredible Hulk.” Revisiting the character Ang Lee and James Schamus put under a psychological microscope inWhat seemed, in theory, the least-necessary revival of a bigscreen superhero emerges as perfectly solid summer action fare in “The Incredible Hulk.” Revisiting the character Ang Lee and James Schamus put under a psychological microscope in 2003 to mixed results, Marvel, Universal and several of the same producers have repackaged one of their better-known stable stars in a straightforward actioner that delivers the goods with no unnecessary frills or digressions. Happy to give the intended audience what it wants, this loud and quick-moving production will shake loose ample coin in all markets.

To anyone wondering why the Marvel team would so soon embark on a makeover of the growly green giant after all the angst endured on the previous one, the answer is provided by the final scene, in which the star of the most recent Marvel B.O. smash unexpectedly turns up to ask, “What if I told you we were getting a team together?”

New film thus marks the first step in the label’s plan to begin shuffling its major characters into films together, a la some of the comicbooks — a scheme that seemingly required the rehabilitation of the Hulk from something that came to be regarded as perhaps too rarefied, not of a piece with the studio’s other cinematic stalwarts.

Viewed in this utilitarian light, the new film gets its job done. It’s not especially exciting or surprising, lacking the cheek and sheen of “Iron Man” and the opulence and star power of the “Spider-Man” and “X-Men” series. But it’s better than the “Fantastic Four” pictures and “Daredevil” and manages to shift the title character from a hopelessly conflicted Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to a wannabe good guy.

It seems that none of these Marvel-based films can begin with anything other than a medical experiment gone madly awry, leaving its subject with a drastically split personality. This one gets it over with pronto, after which scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) hides out anonymously in a Brazilian favela while desperately trying to decontaminate his blood, eliminating the cells that can make him, if sufficiently incensed, turn into a raging, bemuscled, 9-foot screamer with disagreeably antisocial habits.

Keen to track Bruce down is Army Gen. Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (a cigar-chomping William Hurt), who oversaw the experiment. He wants to bend the results to military purposes and sends mad-dog soldier Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth) flying down to Rio to snatch the elusive fugitive. Resulting pursuit is a partially parkour-style chase through the pinched passageways and across the roofs of the hillside slums that entertainingly recalls but doesn’t nearly match the flair of the opening sequence of “Casino Royale.” The Hulk makes his first kick-butt appearance in Brazil 23 minutes in, but is only partly seen, and in shadows at that.

Despite the manpower expended to bring him to heel, Bruce is able to make his way back to Virginia, stopping en route in Mexico to buy a pair of stretchy pants, which he rightly predicts will prove useful down the line. In the intervening six months or so, g.f. Betty (Liv Tyler), old Thunderbolt’s daughter, has taken up with a new guy, but she immediately drops him when her old flame reappears with major issues to deal with.

First and foremost, her dad wants to extract whatever’s inside him to augment the Pentagon’s arsenal (there’s no discussion of whether or not this super-steroid constitutes a chemical weapon). Second, Blonsky, who admires his adversary as “a whole new level of weird,” can’t wait to attain that level himself. After he volunteers to receive a dose, he’s able to compete with the Hulk up to a point in an explosive battle on a university campus lawn, but he’ll need more juice to have any hope of besting the green one in a street brawl.

Which is exactly what the showdown consists of. Following an interlude in which the Hulk takes Betty to what looks just like King Kong’s cave, both he and Blonsky enlist the services of an enthusiastic research doctor (Tim Blake Nelson in an amusingly over-the-top turn) to become battle-ready. With Blonsky transformed into a creature fully justified in being called the Abomination, they proceed, ripped and roaring, to lay waste to Harlem; that the finale would seem to be almost entirely a CGI-animated sequence will be noticed but not much minded.

Norton gives indications of perhaps wanting to go places with the role that remain off-limits this time around (he no doubt would have been happy teaming with Lee), but he’s kept largely on the straight-and-narrow, to decent effect. Tyler is no more or less memorable in the femme lead than Jennifer Connelly was in “Hulk,” while both Roth and Hurt happily underplay by a bit what might have been expected of them in their villainous roles.… Expand
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ElectroNickApr 28, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is a massive improvement over Ang Lee's less-than successful attempt to bring this character to the silver screen. This film has gotten some flack for not being as good as one of the best films in the Marvel franchise but it is still a good movie in its own right. One ingenious thing about this film is that since it is a reboot of the previous Hulk film, they put the origin of the character in the opening credits which is something that I hope they do with the new Spider man movies since people are well aware of his origin. Edward Norton gives a compelling performance as both the Hulk and as Bruce Banner. The actor who plays General Ross fits his role perfectly as the no- nonsense military general. The story is what you would expect from the Hulk since it is about him running away from the military while fighting the Abomination played by Tim Roth. The final action scene was once again very entertaining with the protagonist fighting a darker reflection of him self. Unfortunately there are still some problems with this film that holds it back from making a great film instead of a good film. For instance although Tim Roth was an intimating villain his turn to evil wasnt really that convincing. At first it seems that he only wants to fight the Hulk because its his mission but than he turns evil in a snap because of the formula. There was also some buildup to a potential villain (either the Leader or Gargoyle) which never went anywhere and it will never be explored in any of the other Marvel movies. Betty Ross was also a bland love -interest. She is good at being the emotional support for Bruce Banner but I really didn't care for her safety that much. Despite those glaring problems though it is worth a watch especially for that POV shot when Banner tries to kill himself and later turns into the Hulk to spit out the bullet.… Expand
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Creeper3455Sep 16, 2018
Let’s fast-forward things back in 2008,when Marvel was riding off the heels of Iron Man’s success and the fans’ mind-blowing reaction to the post-credit scene of Nick Fury introducing the Avengers Initiative.
After everyone saw IronLet’s fast-forward things back in 2008,when Marvel was riding off the heels of Iron Man’s success and the fans’ mind-blowing reaction to the post-credit scene of Nick Fury introducing the Avengers Initiative.
After everyone saw Iron Man,everyone didn’t know where the Marvel Universe would go,so hearing the news of another Hulk movie was both great news and terrible news,since we know what happened to the last Hulk movie (also because Hulk is owned by Universal and stuff)…. And that’s where we had “The Incredible Hulk”,a movie that promised us a new version of the Hulk (and a refresher from 2003… Ok,I’ll stop).
But if we’re going to see if it’s any good or not 10 years later (kind of astounding how it held up by itself,honestly),let’s see if it still holds up or not.
So,the story. To understand the story,technically you’ll have to see the 2003 Hulk movie by Ang Lee (I guess,which if you don’t want to,glad they retell that for the new viewers in the title sequence) to get some explanations of what’s going on in the beginning of the movie (when we’re introduced to Bruce Banner’s life),but,cutting that flaw out,the rest is interesting to look at. We understand why Bruce Banner (played by Edward Norton) is having a troubled life with the military,his love for Betty Ross (played by Liv Tyler) and his anger/excitement issues that lead him to becoming the Hulk,as the title says. Even if in the end,he realizes that no matter what he does,the city still needs him,even if he’ll SMASH his way through everything.
Speaking of that,at the same time,in the 3rd act,we’ll get introduced to the villain,Abomination (played by Tim Roth),where I’m kind of mixed. Look,his actions are not really understandable: He’s a Professional Soldier,he gets angry after he got beaten by a kick from Hulk,then he gets crazy and crazy as the movie progresses,him and his creepy CG’d out body (he gets the Super-Soldier serum,so that’ll better explain something…),then he becomes the Abomination just so he can kick Hulk’s butt. It’s not horrible,but it feels like the writers saw a Videogame Rage Compilation and thought “What if the angry player gets his revenge on him,and actually wins?” to just get away with it. Back to Bruce Banner, his relation with Betty is really sweet and Edward Norton plays a “scared,always on the lookout” Bruce Banner expertly.
Tim Roth is intimidating as Abomination and Liv Tyler was basically ‘Jennifer Connelly from Hulk 2003’ 2.0,since her lines are told in this weird,coff-y and muted tone,and a scene involving a Taxi Driver driving like if it’s a Car Chase (that was outta nowhere…). That,and the scene where Hulk throws a rock through the storm to defend Betty cracks a laugh for me. Sorry,but it’s just me.
Now,for the Special Effects...as of today,they look like the perfect Nintendo Switch videogame,ported by Panic Button. But,for 2008 standards,this felt serviceable. The action was fast and frenetic,and the Motion Capture was nice.
And yeah,the score is still another “Marvel Score where you’ll remember the theme and its action cues”,but it’s one of the better ones,being composed by Craig Armstrong (he also composed The Great Gatsby).
So in the end,I think The Incredible Hulk is an underrated MCU Movie that fans don’t necessarily have to go see now. Maybe for a fun time. And hey,it being a Universal movie from 2008 was kinda surprising since it has better qualities in it than Cash World Fallen Profit.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017
I enjoyed the action and fighting in this movie. I found some parts boring, and other parts awesome. The CGI wasn't great, which affected the story. Overall it was pretty good.
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ryang1790Nov 27, 2019
Louis Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk is an anomaly. Without a lasting legacy to leave behind, the whole film feels rather pointless and unnecessary. However, the story it tells is one that comes full circle in the span of under two hours.Louis Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk is an anomaly. Without a lasting legacy to leave behind, the whole film feels rather pointless and unnecessary. However, the story it tells is one that comes full circle in the span of under two hours. It's a complete story filled with great character interactions, awesome spectacle, and hard-hitting, but limited, action sequences. And although Edward Norton's performance was a one-off, he does an admirable job at bringing conviction to Banner. The eventual recasting of Mark Ruffalo, and the bleaching of the film in general, makes it such a strange movie. The ending, while somewhat reference in later Marvel endeavors, feels wasted and Dr. Samuels, aka Leader, feels even more-so.When recapping the entire saga, this is the single film that feels utterly awkward to view, despite the complete script.… Expand
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KelvinSelimorMar 14, 2022
The Incredible Hulk. Crash again! The relaunch of the green monster turned out to be ambiguous. More beautiful in terms of pictures and not as deep as the previous film. Almost all 2 hours of Bruce Banner either runs or fights in the form ofThe Incredible Hulk. Crash again! The relaunch of the green monster turned out to be ambiguous. More beautiful in terms of pictures and not as deep as the previous film. Almost all 2 hours of Bruce Banner either runs or fights in the form of the Hulk.… Expand
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CoreGamer1408Apr 18, 2023
Not as comic book epic as the first Hulk movie, but Edward Norton is a class actor and he had two great adversaries/actors to play off from. This is more about about cool character interactions than a good overarching story for sure.
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Naruto78909Mar 30, 2018
The incredible hulk was a good movie but it still had its problems that it gets boring at some parts of the movie and the hulk brings a fun experience but the movie is bit dated as it was made in 08 but the movie is decent
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tamcwlmmMay 1, 2018
After the powerfull movie that was Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk is certainly not a bad follow-up, but it's not perfect. Action is great, I like Ed Norton as Bruce Banner, but I like Mark Ruffalo more. Story is good, they give Banner a solidAfter the powerfull movie that was Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk is certainly not a bad follow-up, but it's not perfect. Action is great, I like Ed Norton as Bruce Banner, but I like Mark Ruffalo more. Story is good, they give Banner a solid origin story. CGI wasn't that great, sometimes it looked like it came out of a videogame.… Expand
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MarvelJoeMar 7, 2018
Honestly, my favorite part of the movie is when Bruce Banner just Hulk's out....yeah
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4zaApr 12, 2018
I don't get the hate for this movie. I find it a very entertaining movie that delivers on expectations. Compared to the other movies in the series it is weaker but on its own I find it to be a very solid movie. The score is pretty good in myI don't get the hate for this movie. I find it a very entertaining movie that delivers on expectations. Compared to the other movies in the series it is weaker but on its own I find it to be a very solid movie. The score is pretty good in my opinion and the action scenes can be great at points. Like Iron Man, the third act is a tad weaker than the first two but it doesn't completely ruin the movie for me.… Expand
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lori007101Oct 13, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Hulk goes into the second round! This time, the broken scientist is played by Edward Norton. The successor of Eric Bana and Lou Ferrigno gives Bruce Banner a certain vulnerability and acts more human than its predecessors. It's just not a parade for Norton. Norton is coming for me completely under-challenged. With this reorientation of the comics Hulk, all the main characters were exchanged. Betty Ross is now played by Liv Tyler. Tyler doesn't really fit into the role. Her charisma comes more naively over and the prehistory with Bruce Banner, one does not look at her. Also General Ross was now taken over by William Hurt. Like his predecessor Sam Elliott, Hurt also has a good screen presence and costs it completely. The main opponent is Emil Blonsky this time and is played by Tim Roth. Although Roth is motivated by his role, and he also sees that he is buckling, he also seems a bit stunted. One could have afforded more freedom for Roth.
The director's post took over this time Louis Letterier. Letterier relies more on action and effects than on figure drawings. His predecessor Ang Lee had rather told it as a romantic comic book fairy tale. Although Lee was rather lengthy in his history, Letterier is rather superficial. My favorite scene is when Hulk hits Blunsky for the second time. Blunsky says dry: Is that all? And you can see that in this version a bit: Is that all? Was that all? Conclusion: Better a few effects less to work out the screenplay better!… Expand
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bertboy93Jun 28, 2020
Underrated movie. in my opinion it's a good movie, edward norton is very good as the hulk, the action sequences are also very good! and it has a solid story!
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jonslowJan 11, 2019
Not as good of a starter movie as the first Iron Man but it gets the job done. The action is well made and the CG scenes are good looking. The casting roll seems a bit weak at first but you will get used to it. It is of course better than theNot as good of a starter movie as the first Iron Man but it gets the job done. The action is well made and the CG scenes are good looking. The casting roll seems a bit weak at first but you will get used to it. It is of course better than the first Hulk movie released few years prior to this one… Expand
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Wavy_YeezyMay 4, 2019
This is probably the most forgotten MCU film but it isn't as bad as people described it to me.
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Cap5677Sep 12, 2019
I honestly did not think this movie is as bad as people say it is. I mean sure some of the sriptting wasn't great and maybe the viallin could have been better. But still Edward Norton was not that bad he was pretty good.
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r96skJan 13, 2021
Much more enjoyable than the 2003 film, which this 2008 release reboots. So that's a positive. As for a follow-up in the MCU, it's a little underwhelming if still passably good - at least to me.

'The Incredible Hulk' is closer to beingMuch more enjoyable than the 2003 film, which this 2008 release reboots. So that's a positive. As for a follow-up in the MCU, it's a little underwhelming if still passably good - at least to me.

'The Incredible Hulk' is closer to being forgettable than it is to being memorable, but that's not to say I didn't have a solid time watching. It's only really the ending that I felt dragged, yet even then it still has positive moments.

I liked Edward Norton's performance for the most part, particularly early on in South America. Tim Roth is good too, though a few of his scenes irritated me slightly - perhaps more to do with how the film uses him, rather than what Roth does himself. There are a few others, but those two are the most standout.

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TudorPopescuJan 28, 2021
When I first watched this movie, I honestly didn't like it that much. Mark Ruffalo not being in it also put me off. I thought it was the worst movie from the MCU. But today I've watched it again and my impressions are more positive than lastWhen I first watched this movie, I honestly didn't like it that much. Mark Ruffalo not being in it also put me off. I thought it was the worst movie from the MCU. But today I've watched it again and my impressions are more positive than last time. I think it's an OK Hulk movie for 2008. It holds up decently in 2021. Edward Norton did a good job. Tom Roth also plays a fairly decent villain. I've seen worse.

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LevelBikeAug 21, 2020
Underrated as hell, this is damn good Hulk movie that is hated on by most McU fans, and I can’t see why?! Sure I guess at some points I can be slow but I don’t see how every fan goes into Marvel movies excepting action the entire time?
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FirstSpawnMar 7, 2021
Не понимаю, почему Халк 2003-го года считается провальным фильмом, на мой взгляд он как минимум на 1 балл лучше. Дело вкусов конечно, но и этот вариант неплох.Не понимаю, почему Халк 2003-го года считается провальным фильмом, на мой взгляд он как минимум на 1 балл лучше. Дело вкусов конечно, но и этот вариант неплох.
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dylieboi69Jan 21, 2021
It's not the greatest superhero film ever made, but it is so much fun to watch! This film definitely did the character more justice than that garbage Ang Lee film!
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BleedingJesterJul 10, 2023
the story is good and I think Edward Norton gave a great performance the biggest complaint is the CGI hulks appearance not just because its CGI from a 2008 movie but because it felt more like it was trying to go into body horror withoutthe story is good and I think Edward Norton gave a great performance the biggest complaint is the CGI hulks appearance not just because its CGI from a 2008 movie but because it felt more like it was trying to go into body horror without actually going in on it until Abomination when it did go into body horror… Expand
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SebbyMakesMusicJul 13, 2023
It's solid. Definitely could've established the characters a little bit more in the beginning, but the acting is overall very fitting. Norton, Roth, and Ferrigno all play their roles fantastically (everyone else did well as well). The CGI isIt's solid. Definitely could've established the characters a little bit more in the beginning, but the acting is overall very fitting. Norton, Roth, and Ferrigno all play their roles fantastically (everyone else did well as well). The CGI is solid at first, but it's age (it's 15 years old as of writing this review) is a bit obvious by the 2nd half. The action scenes mostly felt like they had some weight. For what it is, I enjoyed it.… Expand
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Fixer84Mar 15, 2023
There are those who will be able to argue that the film is not canon for the MCU. And, in part, perhaps, they are also right. But this film remains, hands down, the best live action adaptation of the Hulk character. It must also be said, thatThere are those who will be able to argue that the film is not canon for the MCU. And, in part, perhaps, they are also right. But this film remains, hands down, the best live action adaptation of the Hulk character. It must also be said, that it didn't take much.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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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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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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TyranianApr 12, 2019
Pretty good Hulk film though Norton wasn't the best choice. Hulk v Abomination is awesome.
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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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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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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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SpiderPlayerAug 3, 2014
True stories of comics, except that, as is always different, you can not watch a movie and think that it will be identical to the comics, you have to think it's a parallel universe. But agor leaving for the aspects of the film, I thought theTrue stories of comics, except that, as is always different, you can not watch a movie and think that it will be identical to the comics, you have to think it's a parallel universe. But agor leaving for the aspects of the film, I thought the Hulk, well done, I thought it has good special effects, the story is not told from the beginning, is told by say, flashbacks, is a movie you can watch quietly.… Expand
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WadeusAug 9, 2014
This is my least favorite avengers set-up movie, it was a mistake to have him already as the hulk at the beginning instead of having a proper origin story, like the Iron Man movie, though the effect were nice, not even Tim Roth could save this
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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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waronassermanMay 2, 2015
an okay movie. I do enjoy Eric Bana as the hulk. I would have liked to see him in avengers but ruffalo does just fine. this movie has some great action!
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CineAutoctonoDec 5, 2015
"The Incredible Hulk " nice, the first of Ang Lee was regulated by the visual effects, but Edward Norton , a little more than Eric Bana, but determined me that the best Hulk / Bruce Banner I've seen is Mark Ruffalo, if want to do another"The Incredible Hulk " nice, the first of Ang Lee was regulated by the visual effects, but Edward Norton , a little more than Eric Bana, but determined me that the best Hulk / Bruce Banner I've seen is Mark Ruffalo, if want to do another between Ruffalo Hulk before another come and ruin it but Norton good movie .… Expand
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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016
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 dimensional character.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 dimensional character. The screenwriters should have tried to be more inventive.… 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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eva3si0nApr 29, 2022
The Incredible Hulk unlucky Hulk dubut on the big movie screen. And although the film became part of the Marvel film franchise, in further films about The Incredible Hulk they almost do not remember. In the first, Edward Norton is not at allThe Incredible Hulk unlucky Hulk dubut on the big movie screen. And although the film became part of the Marvel film franchise, in further films about The Incredible Hulk they almost do not remember. In the first, Edward Norton is not at all suitable for his role. The main anthogonist together failed and appears before the audience literally 20 minutes before the end of the film. The Incredible Hulk is better than the 2003 film, but clearly unsuccessful against the background of other Marvel films of the first phase of the film universe.… Expand
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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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Bugger217Sep 13, 2017
The Incredible Hulk is mostly well-made, and its action sequences are thrilling, but most of the film's inner workings are kind of bland. The cast seems bored a lot of the time, despite including talent like Edward Norton and Tim Roth.The Incredible Hulk is mostly well-made, and its action sequences are thrilling, but most of the film's inner workings are kind of bland. The cast seems bored a lot of the time, despite including talent like Edward Norton and Tim Roth. There's a surprising lack of urgency given the situations the characters find themselves in. Of course, there's nothing wrong with giving a movie time to breathe, but here, there's not much interesting going on. I found myself yearning for excitement on more than one occasion. At the end of the day, The Incredible Hulk is the kind of totally fine movie that you put on in the background when doing something else.… Expand
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merijnjApr 18, 2018
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The story is well put together but there are many flaws with this movie, sadly. The CGI especially Hulk (Edward Norton) and Abomination (Tim Roth) was pretty bad, even for 2008s standards. Iron Man looked much better then this. The(61/100)
The story is well put together but there are many flaws with this movie, sadly. The CGI especially Hulk (Edward Norton) and Abomination (Tim Roth) was pretty bad, even for 2008s standards. Iron Man looked much better then this. The green/blue screen shots also looked bad at times. The dialogue exchanged by Bruce (Edward Norton) and Elizabeth (Liv Tyler) didn't have much substance to it and felt quite boring at times. Overall this is one of the more dissapointing movies out of the MCU, but not horribly bad either.… Expand
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AKthaBeastApr 1, 2018
The Incredible Hulk was a let down compared to Iron Man. Hulk took itself way too seriously that it ended up being really cheesy. The slow pace of the movie and the miscasting of many characters hurt this movie imo.
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RaduAFeb 21, 2019
52/100

This movie is meh for me. I did not like but I did not hate it either. When you look at this and you realize that it came after Iron Man, it disappoints you even more. What I liked was the action. By the way, Liv Tyler does not speak,52/100

This movie is meh for me. I did not like but I did not hate it either. When you look at this and you realize that it came after Iron Man, it disappoints you even more. What I liked was the action. By the way, Liv Tyler does not speak, she whispers.… Expand
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GrantD243Sep 3, 2018
The Incredible Hulk isn't a terrible movie, but it does tend to drag and I can't say I ever truly bought into Edward Norton as the Hulk. Heck, I didn't even buy into him as Bruce Banner. The CGI here also shows its age and isn't the best, andThe Incredible Hulk isn't a terrible movie, but it does tend to drag and I can't say I ever truly bought into Edward Norton as the Hulk. Heck, I didn't even buy into him as Bruce Banner. The CGI here also shows its age and isn't the best, and the action scenes aren't that great. Overall, I'm glad that the role of Bruce Banner ended up being re-cast after this film.… Expand
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arikaganApr 29, 2018
It's funny that even though 2008's The Incredible Hulk most likely **** the MCU timeline) took place in 2010 and after Iron Man 2 and was released the same as Iron Man that this film wasn't as good as it could have been. After 'Iron Man''sIt's funny that even though 2008's The Incredible Hulk most likely **** the MCU timeline) took place in 2010 and after Iron Man 2 and was released the same as Iron Man that this film wasn't as good as it could have been. After 'Iron Man''s success, I would've thought 'The Incredible Hulk' would have been just as good if not better than 'Iron Man'. I also don't think it helped that the film was released just a month after 'Iron Man'. This movie isn't bad, but it's definitely not great. There are plenty of issues with it. Like Spider-Man's Norman Osborn, Bruce Banner wants to prove an experiment works and tries it out on himself. Except in this case, Bruce is exposed to gamma radiation and turns into a green monster filled with rage. Because of this, he's on the run from the United States Army, and the general that wants him locked up just so happens to be the father of his girlfriend.

The performances in this film were just okay, nothing memorable. Edward Norton's take on Bruce Banner was fine, but he wasn't a believable Hulk to me. Liv Tyler's performance as Betty Ross, Bruce's girlfriend, was very forgettable. The chemistry between these two is honestly laughable. There is no spark between them compared to Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow's Tony Stark and Pepper Potts. When they are on screen together, Norton and Tyler seem to force chemistry between them, and it doesn't work. Tim Roth's performance as the villain Emil Blonsky, a.k.a., Abomination is also forgettable. In terms of the MCU, he's one of the most forgettable villains and arguable the worst villain of Phase One. William Hurt gave a decent performance, but it wasn't enough for me to love this movie. But I think the worst performance goes to Tim Blake Nelson who played Samuel Sterns. His character was so irritating, and the acting was so forced and laughable. The whole performance was an abomination. (See what I did there?) The funny part is, we didn't see him until just before the final battle, yet he gave the worst performance out of everyone.

The pacing in this film also isn't good. While it's clear that Bruce has been on the run for a while, the film is very slow, and there aren't many exciting moments that help the film go by faster. According to the MCU timeline, Bruce had been on the run since 2005 when he first became the Hulk. I'm not saying they should have established that more, but it might have helped the pacing of the film considering it felt longer than the actual runtime.

There are some positives to this film, particularly the action sequences and visual effects. While I did enjoy them, the final battle was too quick. It was a long battle, but because the battle featured 2 giant monsters fighting that could move quickly, it was hard to study the scene. I felt the Culver University battle had more intensity and better lighting so you could see the action easier.

I also really enjoyed the score even though it isn't the best of the MCU. The Hulk's theme is suspenseful while the Bruce and Betty theme is more emotional, which I really liked.

I'm not a big fan of the costume design. Hulk looks nothing like Edward Norton, not even a little bit. The hairstyle is completely different, which kind of gives it away that they look nothing alike. This is where Mark Ruffalo's Hulk succeeds. It looks more like him. The Abomination also isn't appealing to look at. I get that they're monsters, but they don't really look menacing.

While I did point out more negatives than positives in this film, I still believe that 'The Incredible Hulk' isn't a bad film. It's not great, but it's more of an average film.… Expand
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popo13Jul 31, 2018
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criticssuckdickAug 3, 2018
I feel bad for liking the movie.
Hulk/Edward Norton did a good job on the role.
Betty Ross/Liv Tyler did a okay job.. i guess.
Emil Blonsky/Tim Roth was my favorite character.
I Don't really recommend this movie. (Sorry for the lame review.)
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ComicfiimnerdAug 14, 2019
This movie had allowed for fans to understand a different side to the Hulk that the one seen in the earlier movie Hulk (2003). The Incredible Hulk (2008) brings to light the character of Abomination and plays him into the Hulk. The cameo ofThis movie had allowed for fans to understand a different side to the Hulk that the one seen in the earlier movie Hulk (2003). The Incredible Hulk (2008) brings to light the character of Abomination and plays him into the Hulk. The cameo of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) at the end of the movie during post-credit scene was a nice surprise and had started the tying together of the characters within the MCU. 6/10. Not a huge fan at the end of the day.… Expand
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MahmusSep 25, 2020
I still think this is very underrated.

Sure, it's not the most engaging MCU film, the third act feels rushed and the villain's motivation is pretty weak (villains is something they've only recently started to get good at), but it's still aI still think this is very underrated.

Sure, it's not the most engaging MCU film, the third act feels rushed and the villain's motivation is pretty weak (villains is something they've only recently started to get good at), but it's still a thightly paced story with decent action and some nice character moments.

I like how seriously it takes Bruce's struggle to keep Hulk out of his life. In this movie, whenever he hulks out, it's like he feels ashamed of himself after the fact. The counter of how many days he's spent without incidents is also a nice touch.

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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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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020
this movie is ok not as good as iron man. if your marvel fan you may like this movie. it's an ok hulk origin.
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MrPajamasSep 9, 2020
The incredible Hulk is better than its 2005 predecessor, but it's still no glory. The story is bad again, the effects are a bit better, but it's not that and the soundtrack didn't shine much either. Overall, this is an above-average film thatThe incredible Hulk is better than its 2005 predecessor, but it's still no glory. The story is bad again, the effects are a bit better, but it's not that and the soundtrack didn't shine much either. Overall, this is an above-average film that I do not recommend, not even to Marvel fans.… Expand
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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021
Everything about Bruce Banner was excellent, then we have to watch that horrid visual effects.
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XathiahsJan 21, 2022
Edward Norton and Tim Roth are the only lights in this boring and poorly written movie.
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allexeustakyoMay 1, 2023
Assistindo o Incrível Hulk ficou claro a desistência por parte da Marvel sobre o primeiro filme do Hulk. Apenas 5 anos depois, a produção não era a mesma, e eu acho que alguém lá na Marvel falou “legal, mas acho que fazemos melhor”. Eu acheiAssistindo o Incrível Hulk ficou claro a desistência por parte da Marvel sobre o primeiro filme do Hulk. Apenas 5 anos depois, a produção não era a mesma, e eu acho que alguém lá na Marvel falou “legal, mas acho que fazemos melhor”. Eu achei inteligente a maneira de fazer a origem em forma de flashback sem ter que contar TODOS os detalhes sobre a origem. No entanto, a coisa não se desenrola tão bem o filme é mediano, tem boas sequências de ação, mas fica apenas nisso. Como esse era para ser o começo da ideia da Marvel sobre um universo compartilhado, eu acho que é um bom ponto de partida.… Expand
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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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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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