Hulk Smash!

Saw the new Hulk movie on Friday. I have mixed feelings about it and can't help but compare it to the previous Hulk movie. This one had plenty of action, which is cool, and the quiet parts between Bruce and Betty were very good...but the movie seemed to be missing something. I think it was heart. There were a few times where I felt something but then the hulk would show up or Mr. Blonsky would be running at super speed and dodging the Hulk's punches. You can say many things about Ang Lee's Hulk but one of them is not that it lacked heart. I was also not thrilled by the way they decided to animate the Hulk in this movie. He's almost too detailed and kind of grimy. I prefer the more rounded and greener Hulk in Ang Lee's movie (He seemed like he had actual mass).

The acting is good in the new one. Edward Norton is good and Liv Tyler makes a good Betty. Tim Roth did good with what he had and John Hurt was passable. Tim Blake Nelson was also good as the-man-soon-to-be-the-Leader. I think I liked Eric Bana better as Banner and as far as I'm concerned Sam Elliot is General Ross. In addition, Nick Nolte elevates any picture, as far as I'm concerned.

So, I guess I would say that The Incredible Hulk is good but not great. Certainly no Iron Man.