Allow me this one moment of bragging. I saw the Incredible Hulk four nights and most likely you didn't.

Okay, I'm done bragging.

I had my doubts about this movie. And maybe that is the secret to a good movie. Low expectations. Reaaaallly low expectations. That may have been where it started, but by the end of the movie my applause was genuine and heartfelt.

Thank you Marvel. Thank you for not ruining this one. I saw Iron Man too. I think you may be onto something here - make good movies and people will come and watch them. Lots of people. What a novel idea.

Without giving too much away, let me just say this. From the great opening sequence to the last roar, the movie really doesn't let up. It's a serious action movie, with some great comedic moments. The fight sequences are well done, even if half of New York City was destroyed for the umpteenth time. That being said, our rubble still looks cooler than yours. Ed Norton is surprisingly good as Bruce Banner. My initial issue with Ed Norton was that he was too wimpy to play the Hulk, but you know what? It works just fine. Bruce is a scientist after all and the Hulk more than makes up for it in the muscle department. And, its Ed Norton. He's great...in most things. I'm also happy to report that Liv Tyler is back and better than ever. She looks amazing in this movie. There is nothing more heartbreaking than Liv Tyler emoting. And if you've seen Armageddon, you know what I'm talking about. Liv Tyler could make even Chuck Norris cry. And we all know what Chuck Norris' tears do...

Anyways. I won't say anymore. Just go see it already. I'm not kidding. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

Contributed by TheVillageIdiot
Post Date: June 13, 2008

Labels: ShoutsOfAdoration