The Incredible Hulk

[mighty mint]

Looks like Norton has signed on to be Banner in the next Hulk movie. What the heck was he thinking?

[umainebearman]

Originally Posted by mighty mint

Looks like Norton has signed on to be Banner in the next Hulk movie. What the heck was he thinking?

Maybe he's short on cash?? Maybe he thinks he needs a really really bad movie on his resume`?

[sub780lime]

Where is this going to fall with the last Hulk Movie? Will it fall into the timeline at all? Are they playing off like that movie never took place?

[Rileydog]

I thought I read this was not going to be associated with the Ang Lee disaster.

But, at the same time I dont know if they will skip the origin story all together

[MJZ]

Isn't this Hulk film all about Hulk Smash?

[MrMike]

Look's like I'm in the very small minority that actually dug the Lee's Hulk. That may have something to do with the fact that I've read zero Hulk comics iin my life.

[skywalking_sith]

I've read and own a ton of Hulk comics and I liked the movie...sure, it had a million things wrong with it, but I still found it entertaining...I'm quite looking forward to seeing what they'll do with this one...not sure if anyone else is though...

[From a Buick 8]

I like the idea of doing a better Hulk movie. Lee's Hulk was ok and at the time i hoped for a second one that might improve on it. Glad Bana is gone.

[Pirate]

I never thought I’d say this, but as long as Ang Lee is not involved, it might actually be good.

[tazer floyd]

Originally Posted by MrMike

Look's like I'm in the very small minority that actually dug the Lee's Hulk. That may have something to do with the fact that I've read zero Hulk comics iin my life.

I loved Lee's Hulk (I'd go so far as considering it one of my favorite comic book movies), but with Norton involved in this, I'm actually interested in the new version/remake. He's a damn good actor... it's just what new can this re-version possibly bring to the table??

[Rileydog]

on rotten tomatoes there's a little tidbit about the writer that gives me hope that this will be a great adaptation.

i never read the comics, mostly through the tv show, so my problem wasnt how close to the comics it was.

it was the 2 + hr. pacing of the film and the confusing nature of what was going on with his dad and how he turned into the creature of lightining or whatever.

if it just had been him turning into the hulk, the army learning of him and chasing him down, and him fighting, that would'a been great. But, there was no real nemesis in the film, and the one that was was not well explained.

I also love character origin stories, good guy and bad guy, because they give the evil doers a purpose, plus ahint as to how they can be defeated.

This movie really didnt have any of that except him getting gamma-rayed.

This is an important movie because in my mind there are the big four of comics- (not in this order, based on mainstream appeal)

Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and the Hulk. A very close 4a is X-men.

With the first Hulk movie failing in critical acclaim and at the box office for a summer blockbuster, it really needs to reestablish itself with the mainstream movie going audience, and kids.

Hopefully the memory of Ang Lees flick wont still be in peoples mind and deter them from seeing this.

(my opinion is that this initially hurt Batman Begins until people started spreading word of how good and different a film it was. Now that its hit video and HBO, I think more people love it and anticipate the 2nd flick)

[MJZ]

Originally Posted by MrMike

Look's like I'm in the very small minority that actually dug the Lee's Hulk.

I liked The Hulk but the ending with his Dad was bizarre.

I wouldn't say no to Hulk Smash though.

[ganthc]

Hulk and King Kong could have both gone through some heavy editing to trim it down. I think both suffered from directors who might have gotten carried away with special effects and what seemed unnecessary plot development. Here's hoping the next Hulk is better.

[Khan]

Originally Posted by MJZ

I liked The Hulk but the ending with his Dad was bizarre.

I wouldn't say no to Hulk Smash though.

I liked it as well but the ending was the worst part of it unfortunately.

[limacharliewhiskey]

I liked the Hulk movie for the most part, too, but it was weird having his father become the Absorbing Man and be the main enemy in the movie.

[sub780lime]

A lot of the hulk was about his own inner struggle. Of course he might fight a minor villain here or there (and a major one some times), but focus was on him overcoming the monster within. This hurt the first movie. Movie goers want distinct lines of good and evil. They want someone to cheer for and someone to hate. The first movie couldnt really provide that.

[Pirate]

Originally Posted by sub780lime

They want someone to cheer for and someone to hate. The first movie couldnt really provide that.

I don't think you can really chock Hulk's failure up to the audience misunderstanding what Lee did. There was a lot wrong with Hulk that had nothing to do with the audience. And there was a pretty clear villain.

[MooglePorn]

Hulk was a great movie that ignorant bastards make fun of because they don't realize I am God and my opinion is law.

[Keith]

I'm in the I liked it until the last 15 mins. camp w/regards to Lee's Hulk. Norton on board in this version is intriguing.

[Pirate]

Originally Posted by MooglePorn

Hulk was a great movie that ignorant bastards make fun of because they don't realize I am God and my opinion is law.

But what do you really think?

[mighty mint]

The best part of Ang Lee's Hulk was Eric Bana. He was fantastic...shame he wouldn't do a second. Norton just doesn't strike me as a Banner...his look, his presence. I don't know - I don't think he will come off very well but hey, what do I know...I'm just a schmuck without a HD player

[sub780lime]

Originally Posted by piratehunter

I don't think you can really chock Hulk's failure up to the audience misunderstanding what Lee did. There was a lot wrong with Hulk that had nothing to do with the audience. And there was a pretty clear villain.

But its success is ultimately judged by the audience so its failure is directly related to what they thought of it and in turn how it did. You yourself seem to think there are some things wrong with it. You would have to be considered a part of the audience if you watched the movie. I think anyone could argue you found things wrong with it because you misunderstood what Lee was portraying.

[Pirate]

Originally Posted by sub780lime

But its success is ultimately judged by the audience so its failure is directly related to what they thought of it and in turn how it did. You yourself seem to think there are some things wrong with it. You would have to be considered a part of the audience if you watched the movie.

I’m judging the film by the film. I was just saying that you couldn’t blame a bad film on the audience. For example, you can’t blame the audience for Batman and Robin.

Originally Posted by sub780lime

I think anyone could argue you found things wrong with it because you misunderstood what Lee was portraying.

They could argue that, but they’d be wrong. I understood exactly what Lee was doing, I just didn’t like it. I have no issue with a filmmaker presenting their vision of a character, but not at the expense of the character.

[MooglePorn]

Originally Posted by Keith

I'm in the I liked it until the last 15 mins. camp w/regards to Lee's Hulk.

Same camp here, to be honest.

[Jeff003]

Originally Posted by sub780lime

Where is this going to fall with the last Hulk Movie? Will it fall into the timeline at all? Are they playing off like that movie never took place?

They are remaking the first movie from scratch but it will have more action then the Ang Lee Hulk did.The villins are going to be the Abomination and General Thunderbolt Ross.

[cherno]

Ugh, another origins story.

I understand their necessity when launching a franchise. We all know the origins, we need to get right into super hero ass-kickery.

[MJZ]

Could the Hulk be a different colour?

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Hulk-...reen-4991.html

[sub780lime]

Originally Posted by cherno

Ugh, another origins story.

I understand their necessity when launching a franchise. We all know the origins, we need to get right into super hero ass-kickery.

I Agree. I almost always do not like the first movie in a comic book series then the second mainly because so much character development has to take place...and I already know all the freakin characters.

[sub780lime]

Originally Posted by piratehunter

I’m judging the film by the film. I was just saying that you couldn’t blame a bad film on the audience. For example, you can’t blame the audience for Batman and Robin.

Just as you cant give the audience the credit for a good film. However, the overall success of the movie, or failure, is going to be judged by the audience. Now that is not to say a good movie cannot bomb and terrible movie is not going to end up making 100 million dollars, but that 90% will largely determine how the film is viewed: success or failure.

[Pirate]