The Avengers Ed Norton

[Timstuff]

I thought the theatrical version of TIH was fine. As a fan of the movie I would love to see some of the character development scenes reintegrated in an extended edition (not the longer pizza boy scene though, because that was too comedic for the movie IMO), however in terms of pacing I thought the theatrical version was spot-on. I think that the problem is not that the movie wasn't good enough to make big waves at the box office, but rather that a lot of people simply don't care about Hulk and weren't interested. Also, I think that the baggage of Ang Lee's film may have tainted people's expectations for it, which is unfortunate.

 

[Stripesy Strip]

I didn't think he was that good in Incredible Hulk so I wouldn't mind if he's replaced. To me he was too controled with his performance so he failed to show the vulnerable performance I was waiting from Norton. I don't think anybody has captured what Bill Bixby has done yet, this emotional wreck that we care about.

 

[Bruce Banner]

I didn't think he was that good in Incredible Hulk so I wouldn't mind if he's replaced. To me he was too controled with his performance so he failed to show the vulnerable performance I was waiting from Norton. I don't think anybody has captured what Bill Bixby has done yet, this emotional wreck that we care about.

I definately think that some of those deleted scenes bring out that part of Banner.

Also the scenes with General Ross explaining his motives would have surely helped flesh out more of Hurts performance as well.

 

[Stripesy Strip]

I saw those deleted scenes and that did not convince me. What's strange is that in real life Norton is this timid nerd and looks like the weakling that Banner should be. Yet when he appeared in the movie it was like he was in this "look at me i'm Ed Norton, movie star" mode.

 

[Bruce Banner]

All a matter of opinion then I guess

 

[bullets]

Norton says Hulk as avengers villian sounds fun (sorry if this has been posted)
http://screenrant.com/ed-norton-incredible-hulk-2-avengers-villain-rob-27253/

 

[Timstuff]

Personally, I thought Norton was perfect as Banner, and I thought he was a great successor to Bixby. Also, I agree that the deleted scenes did do a lot to show some of his character's vulnerability. Bixby's version was a pretty strong character as well. He was very reserved and made a point to react rationally rather than emotionally whenever he could, and I thought Norton effectively carried on that torch.

Also, hearing Norton speak favorably of Hulk in Avengers is great news. I really hope he reprises his role, because he would be very difficult to replace (and also I'm a sucker for continuity).

 

[Stripesy Strip]

He was nothing like Bill Bixby.

 

[Timstuff]

In your opinion.

 

[Agent 194]

I really appreciate Norton's nods and tributes to Bixby and many other things Marvel and otherwise. The Courtship of Eddie's Father clip (which I loved as kid - I wanted my Dad to be like Bixby), the brief quote of the Hulk song from the show, down to the guy who ran the pizza shop (who did the voice of a lot of the old Marvel cartoons of the '60's - and the voice of Hermie the elf in Rudolph). I still feel like he wanted to do more. I think Norton had his hands tied in what he wanted to do. I liked him in the role, the heart of the movie to me. Now if they'd just quit trying to make Hulk look like a handsome bodybuiler type of guy in the face

 

[Bruce Banner]

I wish he got more recognition for his work on TIH.

I saw so much stuff for Downey Jr., Bale, Ledger and even Pearlman, over the summer of 08. It felt like Norton was over looked at times.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Yeah, Norton's performance as Banner is criminally overlooked and underated as far as I'm concerned - his casting was both a major coup and inspired casting.

Would definately look forward to seeing him return in the Avengers. Whether the Hulk should be the villain for the 1st movie or not is an issue for another day, but the idea of it does make sense - keep costs down by only having to use CG for one main villain, the Hulk, while setting up the Ultron plotline for the sequel.

 

[Timstuff]

Also, a few of the usual tweaks aside the design work on Hulk is already finished, which means one less character they need to spend millions on envisioning.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Absolutely, TS.

Plus, imagine you're selling the movie to the average moviegoer. They ask you who the villain is and when you say Count Nefaria (or whoever), you're met with a blank look and a 'huh? who?'.

You say that the Hulk is the villain and you'll see the spark of recognition and hear them go 'aaah. gotcha............'

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Ehhh I was disappointed with Norton in TIH to be honest.

I dunno, he seemed a bit jaded or disinterested. Maybe the problems with the studio and all that got to him.

It's a surprise because Norton is one of my favourite ever actors. But yea, was disappointed with him in TIH.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Aw $***.

Are we disagreeing again, Ace?

Damn, thats like the 2nd time in as many years. What the hell's going on?

 

[Ace of Knaves]

It's a sign of Armageddon!

 

[Brian Braddock]

Dog's and Cat's, living together;

Mass hysteria!!!!

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[Ipodman]

So the ending of TIH where Hulk almost kills Abom but doesnt at betty's command. Was that Ed Norton's or the director's (i cant rmb his name) idea? I have this idea that both of them had very different ideas about how the movie should end

 

[Brian Braddock]

That I dont know; but I do know that Norton, Letterrier and Marvel had very different ideas about how the movie should open.

 

[Ipodman]

^ Hmm, yea i guess so. I kinda dislike the other opening with the Captain America frozen in ice. Seems so inappropriate

 

[Bruce Banner]

I wish Ty Burrell's scenes as Sampson were not cut. In theatrical version I don't even think we here him be introduced as Sampson.

Same thing with Norton noone in the entire theatrical cut even calls him by his full name.

 

[Son of Coul]

Ehhh I was disappointed with Norton in TIH to be honest.

I dunno, he seemed a bit jaded or disinterested. Maybe the problems with the studio and all that got to him.

There weren't any disagreements with the studio until the editing process. And even after, he continued to work on the movie passionately, according to Letterier.

Dog's and Cat's, living together;

Mass hysteria!!!!

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Ghostbusters.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

There weren't any disagreements with the studio until the editing process. And even after, he continued to work on the movie passionately, according to Letterier.

They disagreed one some things in the script as well, as mentioned above about the opening sequence for example. Norton also re wrote some of it didn't he?

And of course Letterier would say that. IF there was something wrong he wouldn't come out and say it would he?

 

[Bruce Banner]

They disagreed one some things in the script as well, as mentioned above about the opening sequence for example. Norton also re wrote some of it didn't he?

And of course Letterier would say that. IF there was something wrong he wouldn't come out and say it would he?

I think writer Zak Penn was the one who was mad over the rewriting.

Regardless he still got sole credit from the WGA.