The Incredible Hulk

[Jimbo]

I enjoyed this movie a lot.
IMO, it was much more enjoyable than Ang Lee's The Hulk. Apparently the producers must've thought so, too, as it seems they basically erased the first movie from the Marvel movie universe and started fresh. Ang Lee's movie was not a bad movie, but it did not have enough "Hulk smash!!" And the Abomination has long been my favorite Hulk nemesis. Edward Norton and Tim Roth did particularly well in their roles. This had more of the fun feel of the Hulk comics of the '70s.

***minor spoilers***


It was cool to see Rickson Gracie make a brief appearance in the film as Bruce Banner's jiu-jitsu teacher. Also nice were the nods to the original Hulk TV series, its stars, and to Stan Lee.

[doug maverick]

keep saying they erased the first part they didn't. as this film began where they last one ended with bruce in south america. i liked the film however i think that it was to much action and the script wasn't really rememberable nor the dialogue.

[banditshaw]

Just came back from seeing this and I thought it was awesome. Blows away Ang Lee's poor effort for miles.
The Hulk looked better. More cut and intense. Good acting and I thought the script was miles better than the Ang Lee joint.

Once again now that Marvel has more control, they prove to make better films like Iron Man and now this one.

I say bring on Cap and Thor next.

Oh yeah the Gracie cameo was cool. But why did they bill him as an Aikido instructor in the credits??

There were alot of inside jokes like Lou Ferrigno, the purple pants, and the piano score that was in the TV show.

Fun stuff!

[冠木侍]

keep saying they erased the first part they didn't. as this film began where they last one ended with bruce in south america. i liked the film however i think that it was to much action and the script wasn't really rememberable nor the dialogue.

The new film is considered a "reboot" apparently since it makes no clear references to the first film. Edward Norton re-wrote the script to create a "new" origin.

But this new film should not be compared to the first, in that both were different visions. Ang is very visionary and and has a good eye for artistic visuals. I actually liked his version. It was the first time we had seen the Hulk on the big screen since the ending of the tv show. Very dramatic, with good special effects. Eric Bana's Banner was similar to Bixby's (especially in looks), there were the cool comic cut scenes on the screen AND of course it had the the always beautiful Jennifer Connelly in the lead female role. My one gripe...it was way too long. Other than that, I think it can remain as a standalone hit.

2008's Hulk is a different beast altogether. Remade to fit in elements of the comic and the tv series, seems like a fan service. But it came out good in my opinion. Edward Norton is a phenomenal actor but his Banner was a little bit awkward in the beginning. I think that after I got used to him being in the role, the movie flowed beautifully. Great action scenes, Tim Roth's role as the villain seemed to fit very well (i'm used to seeing him in comedies). Then, his "other" role offered a great climax to the movie. Liv Tyler's acting in this movie was a bit underwhelming in my opinion. Her greatest scene was in NYC (you all know what I mean if you saw it). But she is still hot (I wonder if she could rescind The Strangers?). The scientific aspects were interesting, however unrealistic they were.

Gracie's cameo was cool. Fitting for Bruce's initial location as the movie started. I liked the homage to the old school tv series. As banditshaw and Jimbo already mentioned, it was interesting that they fit in Stan Lee and Lou Ferrigno again. Wasn't Lou a security guard in the first one as well? I barely understood him in this one though (not referring to his role but his spoken portion).

I wish I could talk about the plot more but it is much too soon for that. I may see this one again.

Tony Stark's entrance in the movie just tells me that there is something big on the horizon. Downey Jr. plays a freakin' good Tony Stark! With Iron Man already established as a hit and the revelations in that movie and then in this one, I am excited to see what will be in store for us. This movie is one big prelude to something big....and I think we all know what that will be.

I know Dougie's probably got some inside info regarding this....

Take care everyone.

[Shaolinlueb]

yeah i read ity didnt have anything to do with the first one, but it foes start where the last one ended.

what i liked is how the abomination guy jsut got a minor shot at first and was "DUH DUH DUH" equivalent to captain america!!!! **** was hot. and the dr samson reference, and the birth of the leader!!!

oh man nerd juice all over.

[冠木侍]

Suepr-soldier...wasn't that directly referencing Captain America?

Also, there was a lighting sequence where a familiar character supposedly made an appearance. Can anyone confirm this?

I may have to watch this again (which wouldn't be a bad thing at all).

[Zenshiite]

This movie was great, better than Iron Man IMO.

FYI, the Marvel movie plan is this. 2009(I think) Thor. 2010 Iron Man 2. 2011 "The First Avenger: Captain America" and later that year the Avengers.