See, I grew up during the 1970's, and I read all of the mythology (OK, some might call them comic books), but there were and are some utterly incredible ideas and thoughts that continue to be presented in the mythologies created by Marvel.
This mythology is certainly better then most sci-fi stories you find on newsstands and bookstores. The somewhat unique Marvel approach was to give each character limitations -- so that no one was ever all powerful.
Although The Hulk (Bruce Banner) has his limitations; it sure was fun to see him smashing up Abrams Tanks! The parodies were perfectly done also -- who, old enough, can recall Bill Bixby's incredible line: "Don't make me angry, you won't like me when I'm angry" - perfectly presented the the Hulk's older TV show. That line was so perfectly done, that this film did not even try to top it -- they did two renditions of it -- the last one was perfectly done, but done in Spanish at the very end of the film; as no one can top Bill Bixby for this line!
This film did an excellent job of presenting an "origin story" of The Hulk; certainly as good or better than the (excessive number of) "Superman" origin stories.
The Characters (Actors) were well-chosen: Sam Elliot was exceptional in his role as The General -- always at odds with The Hulk; and what man would NOT melt upon gazing longingly at Jennifer Connelly's Betty?
The movie was GREAT fun -- with and excellent added dimension thrown in by Nick Nolte! Definitely worth your time!!
This mythology is certainly better then most sci-fi stories you find on newsstands and bookstores. The somewhat unique Marvel approach was to give each character limitations -- so that no one was ever all powerful.
Although The Hulk (Bruce Banner) has his limitations; it sure was fun to see him smashing up Abrams Tanks! The parodies were perfectly done also -- who, old enough, can recall Bill Bixby's incredible line: "Don't make me angry, you won't like me when I'm angry" - perfectly presented the the Hulk's older TV show. That line was so perfectly done, that this film did not even try to top it -- they did two renditions of it -- the last one was perfectly done, but done in Spanish at the very end of the film; as no one can top Bill Bixby for this line!
This film did an excellent job of presenting an "origin story" of The Hulk; certainly as good or better than the (excessive number of) "Superman" origin stories.
The Characters (Actors) were well-chosen: Sam Elliot was exceptional in his role as The General -- always at odds with The Hulk; and what man would NOT melt upon gazing longingly at Jennifer Connelly's Betty?
The movie was GREAT fun -- with and excellent added dimension thrown in by Nick Nolte! Definitely worth your time!!