OT: HULK (2003) is STILL THE BEST LIVE-ACTION HULK MOVIE.

OT: HULK (2003) is STILL THE BEST LIVE-ACTION HULK MOVIE. Sept 10, 2019 15:02:44 GMT taylorfirst1 likes this

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Post by Lord Death Man on Sept 10, 2019 15:02:44 GMT

Sept 10, 2019 14:37:18 GMT taylorfirst1 said:

Sept 9, 2019 23:41:24 GMT Lord Death Man said:

We are agreed, to some extent. Norton leans into the "man on the run in search of a cure" angle that the TV show recycled for years. Hulk wants to be a high-minded origin story that focuses on Banner's trauma and repression - a lot of it is overwrought, but it still works for me nonetheless.

Hulk and TiH are excellent barometers for discerning the two basic types of comic-book enthusiasts; those who are in it for the action and violence and those who enjoy character and story.

I don't judge either way but, if I run into a hardcore TiH fan, I generally know what they are all about and how best to communicate with them.

If I'm in the mood for character and story, I'll read a real book as opposed to a comic strip book.

And that's cool.

Since the modern era began, comic book literature has evolved to the point where the characters and stories are just as sophisticated as those presented in any good novel. I respond to both action and drama, but the latter is far more important to me. Good storytelling is wherever you find it.

I will say this for TiH, Tim Roth's Blonsky is a highlight for me in the film. His aging soldier who is looking for an edge gives him some credibility (and a sorely needed reason to be in the movie other than must shoot, kick, and punch).