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PostedJune 14, 2008
Brandito
from Omaha, NE
This time around Bruce Banner is far less introspective and no longer finds himself cursed with repressed daddy issues. And rather than going the route of making a sequel 'The Incredible Hulk' is a revamped, start from the beginning movie. It couldn't be more obvious the creaters took the opinions on the first 'Hulk' movie seriously. I think it was both good and bad.
The good: There is more action, and boy is it fun. The CGI is improved, though at times takes away reality completely. The creation of the monster takes place in the opening credits as to cut to the action quicker, while revisiting briefly throughout the movie. Ed Norton is a much more emotional actor and brings not only sympathy to his character but also has a great sense of humor. The humor echos throughout the entire film. The villian is a classic 'Hulk' villian and gives Bruce a chance to be an actual hero.
The bad: The first movie had a lot of plot and many issues giving it some major depth. Jennifer Connely was amazing as Betty Ross, one of the great actors of her generation, though underrated. It was interesting to see Bruce's family and history and gave more context to the story. The 'Hulk' was never a major Marvel character, his participation in the 'Avengers' was short lived. This movie added a lot to the shortage of material it had to work with. Also, Ang Lee took a very different look at filming. He filmed in a way that gave the notion that you were looking into a frame in a comic book, and I'm not talking about the boxed screens every once in a while, I'm talking about the even shots on reactions and action. I must admit, I was one of the few who really enjoyed the first movie.
The new flick would have served better as a sequel, using the original material to hold fast to a deeper plot. Either way it works and is tons of fun. The acting is solid (Tim Roth looks like he really had a blast), the action is creative and awesome, and the story, though a little thin, is a good one. I enjoyed the homage it paid to the 70's series via music and cameos. I have to admit I didn't think the last scene was done very well. It didn't fit Tony Stark to speak and act the way he did. "What if I told you we were assembling a team?" he asks. Well, what do you think he'll think of that? What a stupid question! Anyway, 'The Avengers' better be an amazing movie if they are going to hype it in every single Marvel movie.
If you think you'll like 'The Incredible Hulk' you will, if you don't you won't. But you already knew that.
The good: There is more action, and boy is it fun. The CGI is improved, though at times takes away reality completely. The creation of the monster takes place in the opening credits as to cut to the action quicker, while revisiting briefly throughout the movie. Ed Norton is a much more emotional actor and brings not only sympathy to his character but also has a great sense of humor. The humor echos throughout the entire film. The villian is a classic 'Hulk' villian and gives Bruce a chance to be an actual hero.
The bad: The first movie had a lot of plot and many issues giving it some major depth. Jennifer Connely was amazing as Betty Ross, one of the great actors of her generation, though underrated. It was interesting to see Bruce's family and history and gave more context to the story. The 'Hulk' was never a major Marvel character, his participation in the 'Avengers' was short lived. This movie added a lot to the shortage of material it had to work with. Also, Ang Lee took a very different look at filming. He filmed in a way that gave the notion that you were looking into a frame in a comic book, and I'm not talking about the boxed screens every once in a while, I'm talking about the even shots on reactions and action. I must admit, I was one of the few who really enjoyed the first movie.
The new flick would have served better as a sequel, using the original material to hold fast to a deeper plot. Either way it works and is tons of fun. The acting is solid (Tim Roth looks like he really had a blast), the action is creative and awesome, and the story, though a little thin, is a good one. I enjoyed the homage it paid to the 70's series via music and cameos. I have to admit I didn't think the last scene was done very well. It didn't fit Tony Stark to speak and act the way he did. "What if I told you we were assembling a team?" he asks. Well, what do you think he'll think of that? What a stupid question! Anyway, 'The Avengers' better be an amazing movie if they are going to hype it in every single Marvel movie.
If you think you'll like 'The Incredible Hulk' you will, if you don't you won't. But you already knew that.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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