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Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 1345
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 05:43 am: | 
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The Incredible Hulk
Film Review by Kam Williams
Ed Norton Incredible as The Hulk
Five years ago, The Hulk was brought to the big screen by Ang Lee. But despite critical acclaim, the Academy Award-winning director’s artsy interpretation flopped at the box office. Now, Universal Pictures has decided to go back to the storyboard, and to reintroduce the Marvel Comics superhero afresh as if the initial adaptation of the picture didn’t even exist.
The new picture is directed by Louis Leterrier (The Transporter) who has opted to overhaul the entire cast. So say sayonara to Eric Bana as the title character and to the rest of the principals, including Oscar-winner Jennifer Connelly, two-time nominee Nick Nolte, Sam Elliott and Josh Lucas. This version stars Ed Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner, a scientist who was conducting research with gamma rays when something went horribly wrong in the lab.
Via the magic of flashbacks we learn that Bruce was left with a short fuse which transforms him into an invincible green behemoth whenever he fails to control his temper. We also know that his girlfriend Betty (Liv Tyler) was knocked unconscious in the same accident and that her father, Army General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (William Hurt) blames Banner for his daughter’s injuries.
As the story unfolds, we find Bruce on the lam and working on an assembly line in a Brazilian bottling factory which manufactures soft drinks.
He’s been quietly trying to find a cure for his condition while keeping a low profile.
But then, a cut on the finger leads to a bit of his blood dropping into a container of soda about to be shipped to America. And before you can say “Ay Caramba!” the source of the contaminated gamma-laced crate is traced back to its point of origin in Brazil and a crack team of Army commandos soon descends on the place. The mild mannered Banner, who had been incommunicado for almost six months, loses his cool and turns into The Hulk in order to escape.
He returns to the States, and enlists the assistance of fully-recovered Betty, only to have her dad’s henchman, Blonsky (Tim Roth) still on his tail. Worse, Blonsky morphs into a worthy, superhuman adversary, The Abomination, after voluntarily being injected with an experimental radioactive serum.
This development inexorably leads to a colorful showdown in Harlem of all places. At that juncture, computer-generated imagery tends to dominate the screen, with the protagonist and his new nemesis knocking each other up and down 125th Street in a special f/x-driven battle royal which practically looks like a cartoon.
Between its uncomplicated plot and high-impact action sequences, this kid-friendly adventure is a perfect summer blockbuster. Note the closing credits cameo by fellow Marvel superhero Iron Man hinting that a joint sequel might be in the works. Also look for brief tribute appearances by Lou Ferrigno who originated the role of the Hulk on TV, and by the character’s comic book creator, the legendary Stan Lee.
Can anybody smell the franchise that Marvel is cooking?
Excellent (4 stars)
Rated PG-13 for violence, frightening sci-fi images, and brief suggestive content.
In English and Portuguese with subtitles.
Running time: 114 minutes
Studio: Universal Pictures
To see a trailer of The Incredible Hulk, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_JHpLY7S_A |
Rondall
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Username: Rondall
Post Number: 119
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 02:58 pm: |
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Can anybody smell the franchise that Marvel is cooking?
Yes ma'am!! A friend of mine that is doing work with Marvel actually hip me to the entire story line starting from Iron Man and spanning the next 3-4 yrs. There is a tie in with all of the characters and the movies will continue to give clues about where the plot will culminate.
I really that they are taking ownership in their story lines.
Who's next DC?
Image?
Some other underground publisher? |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 1346
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 08:54 am: |
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Rondall, I was this the latest installment of the Hulk. It was like a ride at great adventure. I'd give it 3.5 out of 4 stars.
They defintely planted an exciting seed at the end of this movie. It they maintain a quality product they are going to make a MINT with this franchise! |
Carey
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Username: Carey
Post Number: 815
Registered: 05-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2008 - 01:20 pm: |
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Okay, I saw the Hulk. I wouldn't give it 4 stars but it was entertaining. Some of the chase scenes were a bit to much for me. I can get real picky and in one scene the Hulk seemed as if he was a 50ft giant and then in the next scene he's strapped to a table or sitting next to his "girlfriend" and he then appears to be only about 10ft tall. The fight scenes were cool. I know it's a movie and therefore we must suspend reality but come on. The dude drops something in a bottle and then what appears to be only a few days later...a thousand miles away, the "others" get wind of this, group up, and are at his door in 3hrs.
Of course there is money around the corner...loads of it!
Great Movie...naw.... a limp 3 stars at best. The terrific animations saved the day. |
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