Hulk Smash! A Review
If I had to sum up The Incredible Hulk in one word, it would have to be “action.” There seemed to be nonstop conflict in the movie, whether it was from locals in Brazil hating on Bruce Banner or armed forces trying to take down the Hulk. I don’t recall there ever being a dull moment where I was left thinking, “What’s next?” However, it wasn’t on-the-edge action, it was just palpable; stuff you’d expect to see in any superhero movie.
The CG was impressive, much like the previous Hulk. What I enjoyed about this “reset” though was the fact they didn’t blow the mutation out of proportion. They kept it as real as you could expect from such a concept. And honestly, it seemed that the CG and action was what really kept this movie together, with the acting being a bit on the lower threshold.
Edward Norton did a good job as Bruce Banner, but I think Eric Bana did better. Edward Norton’s physique in the movie really accentuated the colossal difference in relation to the Hulk and he did pass of as a nerdy scientist, but it just didn’t feel right. Liv Tyler, as much as I think she’s hot, just didn’t fit as Betty Ross. I kept thinking, “Arwen.” Of course, the previous Betty was Jennifer Connelly and she’s my all time favorite actress, so perhaps I’m just being biased. The actor, William Hurt, playing General Ross did very well coming off as a jerk and Tim Roth did a great job as the main antagonist, Blonksy. But I’m thinking, take this movie’s CG and storyline and the previous movie’s actors and you’ll get something superior.
I also appreciated some of the comedy elements in the movie, particularly a scene at the tail end. All in all, I’d say The Incredible Hulk was a 6 or 7. It’s worthy of a rental and I’d even bump it up to matinee level, just because any action film is best seen on a huge screen with loud speakers.
Have you seen IronMan?? We just saw it and it was a good movie!
June 26, 2008 at 5:32 pmYes, I have and yes, it was!
I can’t wait for a sequel.
June 27, 2008 at 11:20 am