Review of Hulk

Hulk (2003)
8/10
Dark and Brooding, but Excellent
13 May 2004
It is beyond me why 'Hulk' not more highly praised. The film is pure and has moments of utter destruction and power by the Hulk, great beauty, and style. This masterpiece by Ang Lee has it all in my opinion, a haunting musical score, moments of awesome action (especially the dog fight, and the tank and helicopter battle scenes in the desert). The isolation of the desert army base really suits the mood of the film, and is true to the original comic book. The moments where the hulk jumps and soars over the desert terrain are magical! The 'picture in picture' techniques used by Lee are also superb and echo the Hulk's print origins. Not to be overlooked is the acting. All the performances are also INCREDIBLE. Eric Bana is good as Bruce Banner, Nick Nolte is really great as his mad scientist father, Jennifer Connelly is so convincing (and beautiful!!) as Betty Ross, and the best performance is by Sam Elliott, who is tailor made to play the Betty's tough father, General Ross. He is great beyond words in this film! Watch 'Hulk' and prepare to be amazed, it is a masterpiece of the super-hero film genre. Spiderman was a good popcorn movie, 'Hulk' is much more!
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