The Incredible Hulk

Synopsis

Bruce Banner has been on the run for years, but an accident has brought him back in the sights of the hunters, all while he needs help to beat the hulk dwelling inside him.

Review

I am not sure what to say about this movie. I think it starts in a weird place and because it was basically ignored until Captain America Brave New World, it just never really had a place in the MCU.

Edward Norton is alright. I think it is his Hulk that bothers me. Maybe it is just the over emphasis on CGI that takes away from what we know is can be done. I know that I am looking at this 20 years after the fact, but I remember feel similar back in the day. It just was too much. Especially when you compare Iron Man to this since they came out right next to each other.

The story works though. We get flashes to the origin story, and we get him working to hide and to work on himself and his control. I like that we get to see Ross as his true self early in the movie and he never waivers from it make him just as annoying as he shows up to be in the future movies.

The action is super cool at times. The different technology created to stop Hulk and how he uses against them is always fun to watch. I did like how they hid some of the transition scenes behind cover, smoke, and whatnot to save on budget.

My Rating

Like I said, I am not sure how to feel about this movie. The story is pretty good, the action is fun, and the cast does a decent job. However, it just doesn't hold up. I think back when it came out I would have not been as picky, but I am still just as entertained by it. I just can't stand Abomination and how in control of his mind he is compared to Hulk. It just feels off. I am giving it a 6.

Parental Rating

Limited to no language. Some scenes of graphic violence. A potential sex scene that is stopped. Based on the rules, my mom is out. This just isn't a family movie. I think content wise she is also out as she doesn't care about Comics. My dad based on the rules is in. I do know however, that is doesn't like Edward Norton and so this might be his least favorite comic book movie for that reason. Approved by Dad and rejected by Mom.

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