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Okay, for starters lets remember the rules: YOU MUST GO AND SEE/SUPPORT COMIC BOOK MOVIES!
That said, I went to the HULK premier (complete with green carpet!) at Universal Sunday, had some nice snacks, hung out with Seth Green (always nice) and watched a movie with about a bazillion other people. No bullshit, this was the biggest premier I've ever been to. They converted an amphitheater just to make everything Hulk size!
I'll just get this out of the way; Bruce Banner is no Tony Stark. It's not the fault of Edward Norton (he's a great actor) its more the fault of being a passive character, which Banner is. Its tough to be interesting when all you're doing is trying NOT to be you. Which in Banner's case, is the HULK. Stark is interesting even not being Iron Man because he's always in charge of what he's doing. He's only running away from his heart not his mission.
The movie unfortunately isn't helped by an unclear sense of dramatic purpose for either the hero or the villain. These guys need motivation to do what they do to be interesting and you just don't feel it here. Little things like "why?" remain a bit muddy. Now don't get all poopie in the diapers because there is some cool shit, one just wishes the cool shit was there for a purpose. Basically, the HULK SMASH stuff needed to be strung together with heavier rope. Another issue I had was that the actual ass kicking didn't drive the story. When Banner Hulked-out it seemed kind of random and random doesn't maintain drama. Ya needs that drama kids!
The cast is great and the acting was all very good so kudos there. The big guy suffers from the CGI curse of being too close to human though. We all know the technology just ain't there yet to pull that trick off. The FX team does try so give them points. And there are some great action set pieces. Plus, this Hulk looks better than the last one (mostly) so more points given.
The best parts we're the nods to the fans which Marvel is really good about. Some great cameo's are in here as well so watch for those. Over all, not a bad attempt but you watch the credits feeling a lot of potential was left on the table. Personally, I'd like to see another HULK movie because it seems a natural fit for summer and popcorn.
So to summarize, YOU MUST GO SEE THE INCREDIBLE HULK AND COMIC MOVIES IN GENERAL! Even if they miss the mark (a bit) we must support the attempt!
Peace and Rock.
-M
9:48 PM
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