I prefer Hulk, I think it was ahead of it's time, people weren't ready for a 2hour+ film, especially when they are expecting an action-fest. When we get to the action, man is it good! I don't mind the slow start, I like getting into Banner's head, and seeing that his emotions and genes are already totally screwed. Gamma just transforms what was unfortunetly already there. (Also, I understand longtime fans probably had issues with the creative liberties taken with both films origins, but I fully embrace taking those chances) ((provided they aren't assinine, this is probably it's own topic of discussion)).
I get some longtimers also probably scoff that mere dogs can be a threat to Hulk, but seriously, that fight scene is pretty cool. It is on a scale no other comic film had up to that point! It takes place in the middle of a red wood forest, and Hulk brings one of those things down. That specific part of the fight is Avengers calibur if you ask me. Hulk and Absorbing Dad duking it out and teleporting through clouds via lighting was also very awesome. And what is there to say that hasn't been said about the desert scene? You know, the Hulk might take his time to show his green mug, but he stays transformed at
least 30 minutes straight from the water tank to the end of San Fran!
All in all, I view The Incredible Hulk as a direct sequel to Hulk, and it makes me enjoy TIH a bit more. I mean, it even starts off in Brazil where the last film ended, so while it is ambiguous, I still count it in my personal views of the MCU. I enjoyed the action scenes in TIH, especially the end fight, that was the first time we got to see Hulk in a true brawl. I also like the way Hulk looks more in the first film than TIH. I read in some Avengers interview, where an animator mentions the Hulks portrayel in TA. They made him less muscular and ripped than TIH, because then they can really showcase when he flexes and uses those muscles. Lee's film kind of went that route with Hulk's CGI as well.
What i loved was the way it showed Hulk's anger, as an actual emotion, defeated Absorbing Man, or whatever you wanna call him. He was absorbing the Gamma energy of Hulk, but Hulk went completely mental "TAKE IT AAAAAAALLLLLLL!" and overloaded Absorbing Man.
I agree! It took me a few viewings to fully realize it, but even his transformations in Hulk look like a battle, Rage trying to be unleashed and surpressed, beyond the obvious sense of Banner not trying to let out Hulk. I thought Bana was good Banner, even though Norton had that traditional look of the character. We are lucky we have had 3 good actors play the role. But I knew when hearing Ruffalo was cast he would be best yet, if only he was in all 3 films! I also like Connelly and Elliot over Tyler and Hurt.
One would assume any Hulk fan's check list would have Hulk being portrayed as an actual character high up on it as well as both Banner and Hulk relating to/hating each other.
Very true observation I hadn't thought about. As mentioned it is briefly touched upon in Hulk, but thankfully now we have a Ruffalo who can really play with this notion if the Hulk gets his next solo film.
I really wish I could comprehend why people dislike the comic panels so much.
I think the issue here is, they don't show up until like 40 minutes into the movie, I can see how some think it's abrupt and that initially takes away the sleekness of it. They get cooler and cooler throughout the movie (minus the big ol' slice o' cheese when Talbot explodes). If they had one of those sooner, it probably wouldn't have been as weird.
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