The Incredible Hulk 2008
Directed by Louis Leterrier
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- 114 min
- PG-13
You'll like him when he's angry.
Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.
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- Manuel São Bentoon TMDB · Jul 20255/10
Despite being one of the most overlooked entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Incredible Hulk isn't quite the disaster many remember it to be. It's undeniably generic and formulaic, lacking the personality or narrative depth to stand out - and its place in the MCU has only faded further due to the recasting of its lead, the disappearance of key characters, and the franchise's later tonal shift. But looking at it as a standalone Hulk film, there's actually something admirable about its grounded action and raw energy. The VFX still holds up surprisingly well, especially when compared to later, more bubbly iterations of the character. Hulk feels like an unpredictable, destructive force here - something to fear, not cheer on - and that sense of danger adds real tension to the sparing but impactful set pieces. Edward Norton fits this more introspective, serious version of Bruce Banner, even if it's easy to understand why Mark Ruffalo's lighter tone ultimately prevailed. Liv Tyler and William Hurt bring sincerity to their roles, and Tim Roth is a clear highlight as Emil Blonsky, injecting the movie with intensity. Unfortunately, the film suffers from thin characterization and un
Read the whole review on TMDB - CinemaSerfon TMDB · Jun 20236/10
So the "Gamma Bomb" has done it's stuff and "Banner" (Edward Norton) has got to find some way to control his newly found, bodice-ripping powers - there must have been quite a bit of lycra in his trousers! Anyway, desperate for a cure and on the run from army general "Ross" (William Hurt) he alights on that man's daughter - and his ex-girlfriend - "Betty" (Liv Tyler) to help him sort himself out. "Ross" isn't the giving up easily type, though, and he engages the help of British killing machine "Blonsky" (Tim Roth). Tired of coming off second best in their battles, this man decides that he too must find a way to mutate - setting up the prospect of a battle royal between the two powerhouses of brute strength and terrible skin conditions. It's watchable, this, but I always found the "Hulk" stories amongst the most boring from amongst the comic characters. Norton enters into the spirit of things well enough, as does the always reliable Roth, but neither William Hurt nor the terribly sterile Tyler really add any richness to this otherwise procedural fantasy. The visual effects are efficient, the pyrotechnics likewise but the sum of these parts just doesn't really add up to much of an who
Read the whole review on TMDB - r96skon TMDB · Jan 20217/10
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. <em>'The Incredible Hulk'</em> 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. I did expect more, but there's enough there that I rate.
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Cast
- Edward NortonBruce Banner
- Liv TylerBetty Ross
- Tim RothEmil Blonsky
- William HurtGeneral 'Thunderbolt' Ross
- Tim Blake NelsonSamuel Sterns
- Ty BurrellLeonard
- Christina CabotMajor Kathleen Sparr
- Peter MensahGeneral Joe Greller
- Lou FerrignoVoice of The Incredible Hulk / Security Guard
- Paul SolesStanley
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- Louis LeterrierDirector
- Zak PennScreenplay
- Peter Menzies Jr.Director of Photography
- Craig ArmstrongOriginal Music Composer
- Vincent TabaillonEditor
- John WrightEditor
- Rick ShaineEditor
- Gale Anne HurdProducer
- Kevin FeigeProducer
- Avi AradProducer
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