Hulk
Hulk
Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher with a tragic past, suffers a lab accident that makes him transform into a raging, giant green monster when angered, making him a target of forces seeking to abuse his power.
匚卂尺ㄥ reviewedJune 29, 2025
One of the few superheroes that appeal to me the most is the incredible hulk, mostly due to his hulking (no pun intended) appearance. From start to finish, "Hulk" was a mesmerizing and haunting experience for me. Written and co-produced by James Schamus, "Hulk" is a gritty and empathetic character-driven story that is amazingly told with both style and substance. The film is about the strained relationships between fathers and their sons, and the consequences of wrath; unbridled fury can negatively affect somebody easily with awful results. It tells an origin story of a scientist called Bruce Banner, giving us the answer to why and how he becomes the hulk. Be afraid. Be very afraid! When Bruce Banner gets angry or stressed, the results are devastating. He turns into a green, ferocious, and formidable ogre called the hulk. That's the equivalent of being possessed. Accompanied by a gifted editor named Tim Squyers, and Frederick Elmes with cinematography that displays staggering imagery, Ang Lee's direction spawns innovative craftsmanship. Bringing a comic book to life in a live-action format. Not to mention that the combination of a taut script, and the dramatically dark tone gives this movie an edge to keep the stakes high, as well as to keep us gripped. As an action diversion, it delivers breathtaking excitement and intensity via energetic momentum, while the special effects are incredibly cool to look at. Throughout it's 2-hour-and-18-minute-long running time, It moves at a fine, efficient pace, and not a single moment goes to waste for filler. The rousing score by Danny Elfman depicts the film as a dramatic sci-fi thriller with drama, sorrow, and menace. The characters are complex with considerable depth, convincing character-development, and gripping character arcs. The impeccable cast did a great job with their performances; they feel so genuine and grounded in personality. Eric Bana was perfect casting Bruce Banner; Bruce is a brooding and sympathetic scientist who was tormented by his terrible childhood memories. He is in the comforting hands of his compassionate colleague Betty Ross, who was played beautifully by Jennifer Connelly. Jennifer was admirable as Betty, she did a nice job at being so tender, and having sympathy. But one man becomes a problem for their relationship: Betty's father, Thunderbolt Ross, is a highly aggressive general who loves nothing but her daughter, and is responsible for firing Bruce's father, David played by Nick Nolte, for being mentally unstable for his scientific experiments. Nick Nolte was awesome as David Banner by delivering an ominous presence and a psychotic personality; a complex villain with a clear understanding to his shady scheme. However, he tried his best to heal himself. Just like his son Bruce, David is a scientist, but he is mentally deranged and power-hungry. Josh Lucas was wicked as Glenn; he is a conniving businessman who has lust for Betty, and wants Bruce's DNA sample for a fortune.