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Hulk

  • 20032003
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Hulk (2003)
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Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher with a tragic past, suffers an accident that causes him to transform into a raging green monster when he gets angry.Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher with a tragic past, suffers an accident that causes him to transform into a raging green monster when he gets angry.Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher with a tragic past, suffers an accident that causes him to transform into a raging green monster when he gets angry.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
266K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,329
29
  • Director
    • Ang Lee
  • Writers
    • Stan Lee(Marvel comic book character)
    • Jack Kirby(Marvel comic book character)
    • James Schamus(story)
  • Stars
    • Eric Bana
    • Jennifer Connelly
    • Sam Elliott
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ang Lee
  • Writers
    • Stan Lee(Marvel comic book character)
    • Jack Kirby(Marvel comic book character)
    • James Schamus(story)
  • Stars
    • Eric Bana
    • Jennifer Connelly
    • Sam Elliott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 279Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations

    Videos2

    Hulk
    Trailer 0:32
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    Hulk
    Trailer 1:10
    Hulk

    Photos300

    Eric Bana in Hulk (2003)
    Eric Bana in Hulk (2003)
    Eric Bana in Hulk (2003)
    Eric Bana in Hulk (2003)
    Jennifer Connelly in Hulk (2003)
    Sam Elliott and Ang Lee in Hulk (2003)
    Avi Arad in Hulk (2003)
    Jennifer Connelly, Ang Lee, and Eric Bana in Hulk (2003)
    Josh Lucas in Hulk (2003)
    Jennifer Connelly, Eric Bana, and Josh Lucas in Hulk (2003)
    Ang Lee, Gale Anne Hurd, Avi Arad, and James Schamus in Hulk (2003)
    Sam Elliott in Hulk (2003)

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    Eric Bana
    Eric Bana
    • Bruce Banneras Bruce Banner
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • Betty Rossas Betty Ross
    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Rossas Ross
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Talbotas Talbot
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Fatheras Father
    Paul Kersey
    Paul Kersey
    • Young David Banneras Young David Banner
    Cara Buono
    Cara Buono
    • Edith Banneras Edith Banner
    Todd Tesen
    • Young Rossas Young Ross
    Kevin Rankin
    Kevin Rankin
    • Harperas Harper
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Mrs. Krensleras Mrs. Krensler
    Mike Erwin
    Mike Erwin
    • Teenage Bruce Banneras Teenage Bruce Banner
    Lou Ferrigno
    Lou Ferrigno
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    Stan Lee
    Stan Lee
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    Regi Davis
    Regi Davis
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    Craig Damon
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    Geoffrey Scott
    Geoffrey Scott
    • Presidentas President
    Regina McKee Redwing
    Regina McKee Redwing
    • National Security Advisoras National Security Advisor
    Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim
    • Aideas Aide
    • Director
      • Ang Lee
    • Writers
      • Stan Lee(Marvel comic book character)
      • Jack Kirby(Marvel comic book character)
      • James Schamus(story) (screenplay)
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    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Edward Norton was approached to play Bruce Banner, but he turned it down; he didn't like the script despite being a Hulk fan. He later accepted the role in The Incredible Hulk (2008).
    • Goofs
      When Hulk sees the mutant dogs approaching, he picks Betty up and puts her in her car for safety, but his hands are too large to operate a car door latch. In the novelization, he shoves Betty against the vehicle to have her open the door and thrust herself inside before he slams it shut.
    • Quotes

      The Hulk: [first line, to Bruce] Puny human.

    • Crazy credits
      The Marvel Comics logo features comic-book images of the Hulk in its pages; it's shaded green, the Hulk's traditional color; and after it fully forms it bubbles out of the frame, reflecting the biological experiments carried out.
    • Alternate versions
      Universal Studios released a Family Friendly version on DVD that removes objectionable content. This version has a blue border on the DVD cover.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Hulk/The Hard Word/Rugrats Go Wild (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Set Me Free
      Written and Performed by Velvet Revolver (as Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, Dave Kushner)

      Produced by Nick Raskulinecz

    User reviews1.5K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    surprising art film
    Hulk is a very surprising film. When I first saw it when I was like nine or ten I was confused, shocked and somewhat disappointed. My expectations at the time had not been met. What I had been expecting and hoping was just endless scenes of the hulk smashing sh#t up. What I got was an art film. At the time I didn't understand or care about any of the split screens, dream sequences, etc, I was just waiting for the hulk to show up and destroy stuff.(The hulk dosen't show up till about 40 minutes into the movie, by the way.) I eventually began to get restless because it is a very slow movie and when it was over I felt very disappointed.

    A few years later I bought the DVD to give it another try, and I was very surprised with how good it actually was, now that I had gotten older and could appreciate the style, acting and pretty much everything else. The acting is quite good in the film, especially Nick Nolte, who almost steals the show as Bruce Banner's father, David Banner. Eric Bana is decent as the hulk, but I prefer Mark Ruffalo as the hulk in the avengers. Unlike other movies based on comic books, Hulk actually looks like a comic book, due to the split screens. This works most of the time,as it gives the film a unique look thats different from other comic book movies.

    Now to the much criticised CGI, which for me is a mixed bag. The close ups of the hulk work, because his facial expressions are well done and you can actually feel sympathy for him. However the long shots of him, especially in the desert scenes, look a bit cheesy but definitely not as bad as some critics have been saying. Apart from that the visual effects are top notch.

    Overall, Hulk is a refreshing change from standard and bland superhero movies. It takes its time setting up the plot and characters, which works because you have almost fully fleshed out characters and not cardboard cut outs. The repressed memories and psychology of the hulk is much more interesting than the standard heroics of superman or captain America. So to sum it up, I wouldn't recommend this movie to young kids because there are a number of intense scenes and it is a fairly long and slow movie, so those with short attention spans won't be well rewarded. But for those who are prepared to accept that it is more an art film than an action film then you will be well rewarded.

    The film isn't perfect, but every time I watch it on DVD it grows on me and I find myself wishing sometimes that more action blockbusters were like this, but then if they were I doubt they would be blockbusters.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 20, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • UIP (Germany)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Big Green
    • Filming locations
      • Victorville, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Marvel Enterprises
      • Valhalla Motion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $137,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $132,177,234
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $62,128,420
      • Jun 22, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $245,285,165
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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