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13 June 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
On June 13, get ready to unleash the beast. morePlot:
Dr. Bruce Banner, thanks to a gamma ray experiment gone wrong, transforms into a giant green-skinned hulk whenever his pulse rate gets too high. Meanwhile, a soldier uses the same technology to become an evil version of the original. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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In every aspect better than the first. more (538 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Edward Norton | ... | Bruce Banner | |
| Liv Tyler | ... | Betty Ross | |
| Tim Roth | ... | Emil Blonsky | |
| William Hurt | ... | Gen. 'Thunderbolt' Ross | |
| Tim Blake Nelson | ... | Samuel Sterns | |
| Ty Burrell | ... | Leonard | |
| Christina Cabot | ... | Major Kathleen Sparr | |
| Peter Mensah | ... | General Joe Greller | |
| Lou Ferrigno | ... | The Incredible Hulk / Security Guard (voice) | |
| Paul Soles | ... | Stanley | |
| Débora Nascimento | ... | Martina | |
| Greg Bryk | ... | Commando #1 | |
| Chris Owens | ... | Commando #2 | |
| Al Vrkljan | ... | Commando #3 | |
| Adrian Hein | ... | Commando #4 |
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Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence, some frightening sci-fi images, and brief suggestive content.Parents Guide:
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112 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:12A | South Korea:15 | Finland:K-13 | UK:12A | Singapore:PG | Australia:M | Hong Kong:IIB | Greece:K-13 | Philippines:G | Brazil:10 | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/12 | Malaysia:U | USA:PG-13 (certificate #44454) | Netherlands:12 | Canada:14A (British Columbia) | Canada:G (Québec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Spain:7 | Taiwan:PG-12 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Peru:14 | Germany:16 | Germany:12 (cut) | Denmark:11 | Sweden:11 | France:U | New Zealand:M | South Africa:10V (theatrical rating) | Austria:12 | South Africa:13V (DVD rating) | Iceland:12Fun Stuff
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In the comics, Emil Blonsky takes on a scaly reptilian appearance, becoming the Abomination. Louis Leterrier felt that while that was cool, it made no sense considering there was no reptile mix in his origin. So in this film Blonsky's appearance is redefined substantially to have his skin/muscles/bones exaggerated and sticking out all over his body. Leterrier describes Blonsky as "an über-human, just like the Hulk, but a human who was injected with something in the wrong places and these places are growing differently." moreGoofs:
Continuity: The Polar F5 heart rate monitor watch used by Bruce Banner requires a wireless chest sensor in order to monitor a heart rate. There are several scenes where the chest sensor is clearly not present, yet the watch shows his current heart rate. moreSoundtrack:
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Whereas Ang Lee's laughable film with the Big Green Angry Hero was seen taking on poodles with mutated rabies or fighting his dad who transformed into Zeus the lightning God - this film mercifully makes us forget the first film. Not that the first film is horrible, but those were just pushing it. This film,, however, is more serious and more deep than the first.
Edward Norton (whom I applauded for in "The Illusionist"), does his Bruce Banner character justice and depth, allowing Norton to flex his acting ability and makes the hero more understanding than Eric Bana in the first. Liv Tyler plays his love interest convincingly, as per William Hurt, who is good as Thunderbolt Ross. And fans can rest easy, as Tim Roth's portrayal of Emil Blonsky/Abomination hit the right notes (although with a dollop of well-handled CGI), menacing and ruthless altogether.
The story is great, really follows the comics and TV show. Zak Penn and Ed Norton, as Hulk fans themselves, do the screenplay justice. The direction is crisp by Transporter 2 director Louis Leterrier, who is arguably the right guy to direct the film. The action scenes are also crisp, with a touch of CGI here and there, and the climax is slam-bang and more than satisfactory.
I'm not a fan of the Hulk, however I do know most about his story based on fan sites and some comics I read when I was a kid. After watching this, it's safe to say that fans will not be disappointed and their expectations will be blown away. I welcome a sequel with open arms, albeit if Leterrier decides to return.
Overall, a great summer flick, definitely for a fun time at the cinema. That being said, I think Marvel has done the right move producing their own films ever since Iron Man.
8.5/10 for Entertainment
7.3/10 Overall
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