Am I The Only Person Here Who Kind Of Enjoyed the 2003 Hulk Film?

#1 Posted by Asok (336 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

Granted, the 2008 one was better. Norton was a far better Banner than Bana. But I thought that the 2003 one was okay, maybe a 6/10. Am I the only person who feels this way?

#2 Posted by Ruhi_Tugu (1198 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

if it didn't take them an hour to get him to be the Hulk then it would have been better

#3 Posted by Final Arrow (24295 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

I enjoyed the first few mins...does that count?

#4 Posted by Asok (336 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

@Final Arrow said:

" I enjoyed the first few mins...does that count? "

Yes. Yes it does.

#5 Posted by InnerVenom123 (27559 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

Hated it. I was so bored when I saw it.

#6 Edited by sesquipedalophobe (4466 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

It did have some beautiful scenes in it. The moment he started jumping around the desert, I thought it had really picked up. Still, Ang Lee didn't fully understand the power of Hulk and centered too much on the son/father relationship instead of general smashing of things, explosions and stuff. I didn't see sparks or even a hint of a real relationship between Bruce and Betty. In fact, I was annoyed by her pity for the monster. Also, Hulk smash.

#7 Posted by oldgum (322 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

Ann Lee, I hope he direct Superman & Batman lol.

#8 Posted by Nefarious (16259 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

I enjoyed it but the videogame of the movie was disappointing.

#9 Posted by Full_Spectrum (1539 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

As far as acting, special effects, and plot go, it wasn't a bad film. But the pseudo-comic style they tried to do it in failed miserably. the camera work itself was what ruined it for me. I liked Bana, not as much as Norton, but he was good.

#10 Posted by Iron_Turtle (496 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

I enjoyed the movie.

#11 Posted by Jake Fury (15914 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

I liked it. It was more of a psychological evaluation of the Hulk than an action thriller.

#12 Posted by Outside_85 (4661 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

I like both of the 2k Hulk movies, but for different reasons.

The 2003 version, to me, just really captures the 'classic Hulk' feel that the Incredible Hulk never does, and by classical i mean; big green guy smashes dummy US military (granted they couldnt know how resilient he is). And the desert scene where he is running just captures his actual level of power better than Incredible where he just vanishes or has to contend with someone even stronger.

Incredible Hulk however captures the Hulk of today better, where you basically take him and add roaring monster/high tier Marvel character of the month and let the two go nuts on each other.

#13 Posted by CATPANEXE (9366 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

Kinda. But mostly because i watched it with my niece and she was really excited about it, so I was excited.
I also liked Noltes big rant near the end of the film, and thought that Sam Elliot played a far better Thunderbolt.
But mutant dogs and whatever that thing was Bruces dad turned into, I just...

Anyways I thought the Hulk animated Vs movies and Planet Hulk beat the purple shorts off either live action one.

#14 Posted by ValendianKnight (291 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

It was horrible. Hulk looked silly, the cuts were a complete failure and it was just plain boring. The 2008 one was waaaaaaay better.

#15 Posted by Deranged Midget (13038 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

The 2003 Hulk was quite enjoyable. They toned down him down in The Incredible Hulk but it was still an excellent movie.

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#16 Posted by karrob (4207 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

I loved the cinematography!

#17 Edited by xybernauts (856 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

@Outside_85 said:

" I like both of the 2k Hulk movies, but for different reasons. The 2003 version, to me, just really captures the 'classic Hulk' feel that the Incredible Hulk never does, and by classical i mean; big green guy smashes dummy US military (granted they couldnt know how resilient he is). And the desert scene where he is running just captures his actual level of power better than Incredible where he just vanishes or has to contend with someone even stronger. Incredible Hulk however captures the Hulk of today better, where you basically take him and add roaring monster/high tier Marvel character of the month and let the two go nuts on each other. "

I actually liked 2003 movie better. Granted it had it's weak spots. I think Bana was a better Banner then Norton. More importantly, I think the 2003 captured the pure power of the Hulk. Basically it showed how he grew stronger as he grew angrier. I also liked 2003 version of Betty better. Liv Tyler was awful. Romantically she's fine, but when it comes to portraying Betty's intellect she's sorely lacking.

I also agree with @CATPANEXE , the dog scenes and the fight with his mutant dad really hurt the film though. The movie really didn't need the whole story arc about his dad. Hey should have picked an actual character from the comics for him to fight with at the end. The 2008 film was better because it used popular villains found in the comics like Leader and Abomination.

#18 Posted by weaponx (1479 posts) - 2 years, 2 months ago - Show Bio

I enjoyed it, but what I like about the new one is that it is a faster paced film. I prefered Betty in the first film, and I liked the desert scenes fighting the military as well.... however, I did not like the huge size manipulation as he became angrier, granted he gets stronger etc etc, but he seriously became too large in the movie...

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After becoming accidentally bombarded with a massive dose of gamma radiation during the testing of an experimental bomb, Dr. Bruce Banner was transformed into the Incredible Hulk: a green behemoth who is the living personification of rage and pure physical strength.

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