I didn't see the first one because the previews looked stupid. When I seen the previews for this one I was so excited. Ed Norton is really good but did't like Liv. It did have more story to it then action. I liked it because I can watch it with my 13 year old son and 10 year old daughter (if she wanted) and not worry about blood and guts all over the place. Hulk and Iron Man are great movies. Marvel has done a excellent job and can't wait for Batman!