They call this movie a reboot for the title character. To me its more of a reformat because it had totally wipe clean of any memory I had of the dreadful 2003 Ang Lee soap opera. Just a few seconds into the opening sequence had me smiling from ear to ear. The reference to S.H.I.E.L.D (yes the government agency with the long ass name mentioned in the movie Iron Man), Nick Fury and Stark Industries which clearly shows the direction Marvel is going to take in the next few years leading to the Avengers movie.
A few minutes into the movie you already have this intense chase sequence, where Bruce Banne (the Hulk's puny human alter-ego) is chased by the US military. Chase sequences which always leads to Banner transforming into the Hulk are aplenty in this movie but they are never repetitive as it takes place in different environments and who on earth can get enough of the mayhem and destruction? Maybe Bruce Banner, but definitely not us.
The screenwriting is good as it tends to go into details of things. Not as good as Iron Man's but still good nonetheless. They had done a good job linking **comic geeks take note** a particular SERUM which is developed during WORLD WAR 2 to Bruce Banner's condition. They even try to explain on how Banner's pants never seem to tear despite his clothings and shoes always does when he is transform into the Hulk.
Casting wise there's no complains maybe except Liv Tyler. Talk about stereotype, how many times have we seen her in yet another love-interest-to-the-hero-which-rarely-does-anything-important? If you seen her in Armageddon, you had seen it all. But that.. of course is just a personal opinion.
A few minutes into the movie you already have this intense chase sequence, where Bruce Banne (the Hulk's puny human alter-ego) is chased by the US military. Chase sequences which always leads to Banner transforming into the Hulk are aplenty in this movie but they are never repetitive as it takes place in different environments and who on earth can get enough of the mayhem and destruction? Maybe Bruce Banner, but definitely not us.
The screenwriting is good as it tends to go into details of things. Not as good as Iron Man's but still good nonetheless. They had done a good job linking **comic geeks take note** a particular SERUM which is developed during WORLD WAR 2 to Bruce Banner's condition. They even try to explain on how Banner's pants never seem to tear despite his clothings and shoes always does when he is transform into the Hulk.
Casting wise there's no complains maybe except Liv Tyler. Talk about stereotype, how many times have we seen her in yet another love-interest-to-the-hero-which-rarely-does-anything-important? If you seen her in Armageddon, you had seen it all. But that.. of course is just a personal opinion.
Watch my movie puny Humans!!!!
What made me totally forget about the 2003 snore-fest is the mind blowing action sequences. All of it done in great detail. Watch how the parts from the cars fling all over the place when the Hulk uses it as a weapon or how each bullet that bounced off the Hulk's body is painstakingly shown. The final fight sequence had me smiling as soon as it started right until the end of it. Gamma clap? It's there. Hulk shouting "HULK SMASH" it is there and that two words alone is worth watching the movie alone (at least for comic book fans that is :-P).
The final verdict? A solid 8.8 out of 10. Solid comic book adaptation. Awesome action sequences, some great casting of Edward Norton as Bruce Banner and the best of all, erase all that painful memories you had watching the 2003 version. The bad news however, is that this movie might raise your expectations for The Dark Knight to some unreachable heights.... Oh yeah do look out for a certain superhero right before the credits....
The final verdict? A solid 8.8 out of 10. Solid comic book adaptation. Awesome action sequences, some great casting of Edward Norton as Bruce Banner and the best of all, erase all that painful memories you had watching the 2003 version. The bad news however, is that this movie might raise your expectations for The Dark Knight to some unreachable heights.... Oh yeah do look out for a certain superhero right before the credits....
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