Hulk

Name: Hulk
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Released: June 20, 2003
Duration: 138 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott

2003

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 20, 2003 | PG-13

Starring: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott

Summary: Acclaimed Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee turns his masterful eye to adapting the classic Marvel Comics character for the big screen. (Universal Pictures)

Director: Ang Lee

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 138 min

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Michael Wilmington

A movie likely to rally huge audiences who want to take another roller coaster ride. And though it may disappoint a few of them, it's also a film that gives you something to think and feel sad about. It smashes you -- gently. Read full review

Kirk Honeycutt

Hits on all cylinders -- a smart blend of acting, direction, editing, design, costumes and effects. Read full review

Peter Travers

Lee's technique is impeccable, but he's chasing more inner demons than one creature feature can handle. No wonder the audience cheers when TV Hulk Lou Ferrigno shows up for a cameo. It's a reminder of a time when it was easier being green and a Hulk could just get pissed off and bust shit up. Read full review

Desson Thomson

In the end, we don't know what we're watching, an art-house superhero film or a computer-generated "King Kong." By trying to please both sensibilities, the filmmakers have pleased neither. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

The main problem with The Hulk, really, is that there isn't enough Hulk in it. Read full review

Ty Burr

To answer your first question: like a cross between Shrek, the Frankenstein monster, and a Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robot. Read full review

Stanley Kauffmann

In future Lee can best serve his versatility by never doing anything like this again. Read full review

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Memburg

Jun 7, 2014

Ang Lee's take on the Hulk story is clearly the superior cinematic film adaptation over it's remake The Incredible Hulk. This picture takes groundbreaking CGI, a very odd and rather refreshing comic-book-esc editing style, and a very well written script and characters in order to create aAng Lee's take on the Hulk story is clearly the superior cinematic film adaptation over it's remake The Incredible Hulk. This picture takes groundbreaking CGI, a very odd and rather refreshing comic-book-esc editing style, and a very well written script and characters in order to create a top notch action film. It really does the colossal badass Hulk a huge justice by showing Banner in his own, more human story and then taking the Hulk himself and putting him into some kick ass action sequences. It's a must see for any fan of superhero and/or action films, or just anyone looking to have a grand old time with a few friends.… Expand

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BradySmith

Jan 2, 2015

An incredibly underrated and truly inspired comic book movie, Hulk is just as effective as serious drama, and as far removed from ordinary comic book blandness as The Dark Knight. Yes the action scenes are spectacular, but Hulk contains true psychological and emotional depth. Lee'sAn incredibly underrated and truly inspired comic book movie, Hulk is just as effective as serious drama, and as far removed from ordinary comic book blandness as The Dark Knight. Yes the action scenes are spectacular, but Hulk contains true psychological and emotional depth. Lee's direction is amazing, and I'm truly glad that he decided to give the film an engaging story instead of rushing headlong into the clichés and poor characterization usually associated with the genre. The fact that it was criticized by many for not having enough action shows how juvenile their tastes truly are. It's a great accomplishment. Leaps and bounds ahead of the reboot with Edward Norton.… Expand

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MikeP.

Jan 30, 2009

This movie is much better than what most of the critics and moviegoers say about it. First and foremost, it's not a popcorn flick. Most of the people who went to see this movie were probably expecting a mindless, fun superhero movie where a big, green monster smashes everything. This movie is much better than what most of the critics and moviegoers say about it. First and foremost, it's not a popcorn flick. Most of the people who went to see this movie were probably expecting a mindless, fun superhero movie where a big, green monster smashes everything. Instead they got an intelligent, character-driven film about the sins of the father, psychological trauma, and profound tragedy. This was the first superhero movie that attempted to be meaningful and thoughtful. It failed because it targeted the wrong audience and its message flew right over the heads of the average viewer. Perhaps, it would have succeeded if it were able to better balance art with entertainment like what Spider-Man 2 and Batman Begins did after it.… Expand

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MrPajamas

Sep 9, 2020

Hulk ... One of the worst movies I've ever seen. The story is horrible, the effects terrible and the soundtrack horrible. This film has more or less almost nothing good, and with the exception of a few action scenes, which are also behind the old slippers, it is an average film that I don'tHulk ... One of the worst movies I've ever seen. The story is horrible, the effects terrible and the soundtrack horrible. This film has more or less almost nothing good, and with the exception of a few action scenes, which are also behind the old slippers, it is an average film that I don't even recommend to Marvel fans.… Expand

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gameguardian21

Mar 20, 2016

Hulk smash this hunk of garbage. Hulk angry, hulk destroy.

You said it hulk. You got a long, boring, terrible effects, storytelling movie of the hulk that we have been waiting to get.

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Futuredirector

Mar 17, 2016

Hulk doesn't show how did Bruce Banner becomes Hulk. It just continue what comics says about his story, with great visual-effects, but more talk and science than real action. Hulk doesn't deserve to be with the other Marvel film, which are truly a action-packed and more interesting than thisHulk doesn't show how did Bruce Banner becomes Hulk. It just continue what comics says about his story, with great visual-effects, but more talk and science than real action. Hulk doesn't deserve to be with the other Marvel film, which are truly a action-packed and more interesting than this terrible and practically illogical film with no action or violence.… Expand

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john

Mar 13, 2008

This was the worst movie ive ever seen in my life, my god was it just ridiciulous. Id rather stand in front of a moving train then watch this movie again, it was so boring, stupid and weird that I walked out 20 minutes in. I hate this movie so much and I can't believe garbage like this This was the worst movie ive ever seen in my life, my god was it just ridiciulous. Id rather stand in front of a moving train then watch this movie again, it was so boring, stupid and weird that I walked out 20 minutes in. I hate this movie so much and I can't believe garbage like this will be shown to people.… Expand

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