Cast: Edward Norton, Tim Roth, Liv Tyler
Genre: Action/Superhero(?)
Rating ***
Review:
The angry green man is back not only to bulldoze his enemies but also the perceptions people had built about the future of this series after the rather depressing first part. I for one belong to the side who actually liked that one. I thought Ang Lee had given us
the most lyrical action that one can imagine with a lead who was well nothing more than an Ogre. Also the editing of the movie to me was a fine effort wherein the movie unfolded like a comic book (which is what is was). But the movie drew more jeers for it's handling of Bruce Banner, who came out like a unwilling hero (which again he was), and in the times when Peter Parker was fighting Doc Oc gleefully swinging , our sulking green friend did not cut an impressive figure.
the most lyrical action that one can imagine with a lead who was well nothing more than an Ogre. Also the editing of the movie to me was a fine effort wherein the movie unfolded like a comic book (which is what is was). But the movie drew more jeers for it's handling of Bruce Banner, who came out like a unwilling hero (which again he was), and in the times when Peter Parker was fighting Doc Oc gleefully swinging , our sulking green friend did not cut an impressive figure.Edward Norton a smart actor had auditioned for the role that e
ventually went to Eric Bana. Stung by the rejection, he was further appalled on seeing his favourite hero biting the dust on the silver screen. Teaming with the scriptwriters, he also went on to star in the The Incredible Hulk, the movie in question.
ventually went to Eric Bana. Stung by the rejection, he was further appalled on seeing his favourite hero biting the dust on the silver screen. Teaming with the scriptwriters, he also went on to star in the The Incredible Hulk, the movie in question.The Incredible Hulk makes two things pretty clear:
a) the makers have distanced themselves from the original with more than a 10 yard pole
b) the Bourne series have had more effect on the psyche of all future action movies than Ludlum or Paul Greengrass would've imagined
Right from the opening shots of a Brazilian chawl like dwelling to the chase sequences that follow, you can literally smell Matt Damon in the air. Not that it's a bad thing, but well, no marks for originality. But hell full marks for execution, the aerial shots of Rio are breathtaking to say the least and Norton with his baseball cap and vulnerable look on makes for some engaging viewing.
The movie introduces Tim Roth as the Abomination aka Emil Blonsky an overzealous commando who is drawn by Hulk's powers and wants some of the green juice for himself too. The anticipation for the final fight builds up nicely and finally Norton is able to put Hulk in the hero zone from the fugitive mould.
Jennifer Connelly is replaced by Liv Tyler in this one and a
s the General's Daughter she is fine. Emil Blonsky too swaggers away impressively throughout the movie. But like the first part, it are the effects that really leave you impressed. True we've seen them all before, but there is something about the scale of the action that Hulk indulges in that is well and truly his style.
s the General's Daughter she is fine. Emil Blonsky too swaggers away impressively throughout the movie. But like the first part, it are the effects that really leave you impressed. True we've seen them all before, but there is something about the scale of the action that Hulk indulges in that is well and truly his style.All in all a movie that you shall not repent watching unless you were actually expecting an Ang Leeish sequel. And yes, watch closely; the opening scenes have a clue (that could'nt be Starker) for a guest appearance that is made right at the end.
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