Although it’s one of the details that is of minor importance, the script is one of the weaker elements of The Incredible Hulk. Although they have it nailed when it comes to the action, and to be correct that’s the work of director Louis Leterrier and not the script the dialogue, in particular Liv Tyler’s as Banner’s love interest, Betty Ross, seems at times quite clunky and unconvincing. A lot of the film, in the non-action scenes anyway, doesn’t seem to gel together as well as it should and as a result it seems a bit all over the place in terms of how we go from one scene to another.
Most of the cast are fine in their roles, and I for one was perfectly content with the cast of the 2003 version, with the exception of Tim Roth as the Hulk’s adversary. He is absolutely badass in the role, even before he becomes the monster he does, proving that he has what it takes to play so many diverse roles, from Mr Orange in Reservoir Dogs right up to this truly villainous role as the soldier who ultimately becomes The Abomination. You’ll hear no outright complaints from me about the cast.
I really like how the film pays homage to both the origins of the character and the original, much loved '70s TV show. Lou Ferrigno, who played the character when he was in Hulk mode in the TV show, not only lends his voice for a little Hulk dialogue but also reprises his small cameo role as a security guard from the 2003 version. Just the sight of this guy again, who I am sure hasn’t done all that much since the original show, is almost worth the price of admission right there. They also include the theme tune that used to play when Banner would be trying to hitch a ride on the highway that should bring a smile to the face of anyone who has fond memories of the TV show. And there’s also a cameo appearance from the creator of the character, Stan Lee, adding to the list of cameos he has done for all sorts of comic book movies in the last few years.
Article comments
1 - Jordan Richardson
Count me as one of the 27 that enjoyed Lee's Hulk. To be honest, this one doesn't interest me that much. CGI looks kinda sloppy and the whole thing seems rather predictable. I liked Lee's grappling with the character and thought the action sequences that were in the film were incredible. I may see this one, but I'm in no real hurry to do so.
Cool review, by the way.