Hulk (2003) (2 Discs)

Lots of bad press about this film, however, look closely and you'll find an excellent tale of human emotion, like a modern day Jekyll and Hyde, Ang Lee's tale plays out like an extended origin story. No, not a lot of The Hulk himself, but the acting and script are superb - and when the old jolly green giant does appear, the CGI is very good. "What's with the jumping?" everyone cried about this film - weeeellllll as a reader of Hulk comics when I was a kid, let me tel you.......he jumps......a lot!
Eric Bana is fantastic as Bruce Banner, the only sad thing is that he won't be back for the new film, but as Edward Norton is stepping into his shoes, I won't worry - look, enjoy this film for what it is, an intelligent drama. With a big green monster in it!

Takes the form of a wounded behemoth, battling to negotiate a compromise between a strong artistic vision and franchise expectations. It doesn't fully succeed on either count, but its integrity and substance stand out like an oasis in a field of cotton candy.

The Incredible Hype for the Hulk, I think, was it's biggest downfull. People were expecting something with a lot more action. Rest assurd there are some great sequences - Hulk smashing tanks, Hulk wrecking San Francisco, Hulk smacking Hulk-Dogs. But The Hulk was always more than just a great green monster that destroyed things and Ang Lee taps into that exploring history and element that makes Bruce Banner and his rage fuelled alter-ego who they are. The cast is great and the special effects are some of ILM's best.
Personally I think that this is one of the better comic book movies out there and well desrves a second chance so long as you are ready to put aside any massive expectations (and excuse the Hulk-Dogs). Otherwise I advise you to find another movie that will satisfy your action appertite.

I love the hulk, he is an amazing marvil charactor but the point is that in the film when one screen was on they brought another on at the same time and it's not right. I just don't watch it no more.

Why does everyone hate the Hulk so much? Personally, I found much to admire about Ang Lee's vision - a superb CGI realisation of the green giant himself, some good (if limited) action and a unique visual style that, if nothing else, makes this a real 'comic-book' movie. I would also argue with the complaint that there's not enough Hulk moments...some of us quite like to focus on character and story and besides, this is an origin story. On the downside, Nick Nolte, whilst good, adds a bit to much to a slightly overcooked ending. But Bana himself is perfect in the role and I'm dubious, though interested, to see how Edward Norton can fill his shoes in the sequel...