I just rewatched The Incredible Hulk last night. I thought it was better than I remembered. The first act is actually pretty thrilling. It moves on at a nice clip and the score really sells that thriller vibe its going for.I think TIH has some strengths over other phase 1 films. Both Iron Man 1 and 2 and Thor feel very limited. Not a lot of locations and mainly take place in like 5 rooms. Also not a lot of wide shots, lackluster fights, etc. TIH is much more dynamically shot and actually has what I would call a real superhero fight. I don't think it is the best movie of the phase, but it has its fine points.
You could say that about Phase 1 as well more or less, save for Iron Man and The Avengers. But I still remember how great 2014 was for the MCU with the one-two punch of The Winter Soldier (still regarded by many as the best MCU film 5 years later) and Guardians of the Galaxy. Certainly the best of Phase 2.Also noticed most of the Phase 2 films are middle of the road.
I don't think so.I think those three are clearly the weakest entries in the MCU. I wonder if we would look at Hulk differently if it were Ruffalo in the role originally though
Very much agree. I still really really like the University action scene. It still is up there for me, probably even 2nd behind TWS highway fight.I think TIH has some strengths over other phase 1 films. Both Iron Man 1 and 2 and Thor feel very limited. Not a lot of locations and mainly take place in like 5 rooms. Also not a lot of wide shots, lackluster fights, etc. TIH is much more dynamically shot and actually has what I would call a real superhero fight. I don't think it is the best movie of the phase, but it has its fine points.
I like the first one, but it's not among my favorites. I think the second one is the worst MCU movie since Phase 1I think I'm only the only one who find the Guardian films among the weak ones and towards the bottom of my list. I understand why people are into them and they aren't particularly bad films but I just never cared for the Guardians of the Galaxy much in the comics or other media. Plus, the humor is way too much for me(especially Vol 2)