The Incredible Hulk [Blu-ray]

I will admit to being fairly new to the world of Marvel comics--I grew up on the DC TAS series primarily and a few other scattered DC series. As such, I really cannot compare this Hulk to other Hulks, the old Hulks, or anything like that. This is the review of one used to superhero stories, just not this one.I had no interest in the Hulk until I watched the Avengers. I very much loved Dr. Banner so I wanted to watch his movie that led up to the Avengers. Personally, I was very impressed. It is an old plot line and not just to the Hulk (as the other reviewers are assuring me). All superhero plot lines are old. They are all variations on a theme, well a few themes. Themes which we love to hear and watch and read and enjoy seeing reworked into ways which surprise us and make the stories new again. Admittedly, the Hulk was fairly predictable as a whole, maybe a bit more so than normal. But what would a fairly decent person do if he could turn into a green rage monster?--hide, try to control it, stay away from people he loved, etc. Everything else followed. We all knew that much of the plot coming into the movie and knew the movie was going to be about that. You don't even need a trailer to know that. Some of the details were predictable too. How these details occurred, the people involved in the details, their struggles, etc. is what made the movie amazing. It was simple, but it was a beauty to watch (allegorically--there are plenty of ugly looking things in that movie to go around :P ). I thought the simplicity of it was part of what made it so great. (And it was not an action movie with no depth, but a lot of explosions--it was not that sort of simple, rest assured.)I would say that if you need a movie to thoroughly surprise you, then you probably won't like this film. If you want to enjoy a solid superhero story and do not have the aforementioned prerequisite, you will probably love it.

The Incredible Hulk is an exhilarating entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that showcases the early stages of a franchise finding its footing. This film provides an intriguing exploration of the Hulk's character, played masterfully by Edward Norton, capturing the internal struggle and raw power of Bruce Banner. The action sequences are breathtaking, delivering intense moments of destruction and showcasing the Hulk's incredible strength. While some may argue that the film lacks the cohesiveness and clear direction that later MCU films possess, it is precisely this sense of experimentation and exploration that makes The Incredible Hulk stand out. It's fascinating to see the MCU in its earlier stages, where the studio was still finding its voice and deciding on the path for its interconnected universe. This film sets the stage for future developments while also providing a thrilling standalone experience. Overall, I give The Incredible Hulk a solid five-star rating for its engaging storyline, impressive performances, and its significance in the broader context of the MCU's evolution.

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