From the movie: The Incredible Hulk
Before I even get started, I need to let everyone know—I liked and enjoyed Ang Lee’s Incredible Hulk. So I’m going to set aside my bias for substance over style and review this new Hulk. This Ang Lee-less Hulk. This fan placating action genre with no more substance than the C.G. saliva flying out of the Hulk’s mouth.
For instance, Ang Lee asked the question and gave us some answers as to why Bruce Banner is capable of such rage. Why he alone has transmuted into a green hulk. Why the hot Betty Ross has a connection and feeling for such an outward dweeb. The new incredible hulk doesn’t even try to tackle anything beyond what it is—pure popcorn.
Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with popcorn! I enjoy good entertainment as much as the next guy. I also enjoy seeing an artist take risks, and Ang Lee took risks with the first hulk film. The new Incredible Hulk movie plays it safe and gives everyone what they want.
The artist in me will always have heart for Ang Lee’s Incredible Hulk. The 12 year old in me, on the other hand, will always enjoy the hulk-smash of this new Incredible Hulk!
Truly,
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I myself found Ang Lee’s Hulk so dificult to watch I haven’t ever seen it a second time. Ang Lee’s Hulk was not a bad movie, it was just a pain to watch. I think a director can convey “comicbook” without jumbling the picture, just look at Dick Tracy.