The Incredible Hulk (2008)

[docm]

Release: 13 June 2008 (USA)<br /><br />Director: Louis Leterrier (Transporter, Transporter 2)<br /><br />Exec Producer: Ari Arad (Punisher, Iron Man)<br /><br />Producer: Gale Ann Hurd (Terminator, T2, T3, Aliens, Tremors, Armageddon, Punisher)<br /><br />Makeup & F/X: Stan Winston<br /><br />Synopsis: Depicting the events after the Gamma Bomb. 'The Incredible Hulk' tells the story of Dr Bruce Banner, who seeks a cure to his unique condition, which causes him to turn into a giant green monster under emotional stress. Whilst on the run from military which seeks his capture, Banner comes close to a cure. But all is lost when a new creature emerges; The Abomination.<br /><br />Cast:<br /><br />Bruce Banner: Edward Norton<br /><br />Betty Ross: Liv Tyler<br /><br />Emile Blonsky/The Abomination: Tim Roth<br /><br />Pic of The Abomination below.... <br /><br />In the comics Emil Blonsky is a KGB agent who becomes the Abomination after deliberately exposing himself to the same gamma radiation (but in a greater quantity) that transforms Bruce Banner into the Hulk. <br /><br />As a result, Blonsky is transformed into a massive green-skinned monster with physical strength exceeding even that of the Hulk. While able to retain his mental faculties, Blonsky soon discovered that he is unable to return to human form. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[drwayne]

One difference between the Abomination and the Hulk in the comic book world.<br /><br />In theory, the Hulk's strength is unlimited, as he gets stronger the madder he gets. The Abomination is at a constant - if incredibly high level of strength.<br /><br />Doc Sampson has a similar relationship in terms of high, but constant streength.<br /><br />Abomination is one of my favorite somewhat under used villians in the Marvel Universe. My favorite in this category is the Super Adaptoid.<br /><br />This could be a special effects extraveganza - hopefully, a good movie can coexist with that. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[a_lost_packet_]

I was a fan of the old series. Occasionally, I'll still sit through a re-run. I just pray they don't fudge up the Hulk mythos too much. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="1">I put on my robe and wizard hat...</font> </div>

 

[lampblack]

Nuttin' wrong with the Hulk that a few sessions of anger management training wouldn't cure. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#0000ff"><strong>Just tell the truth and let the chips fall...</strong></font> </div>

 

[docm]

<font color="yellow">So this is not connected to the 'Hulk' movie of about four or so years ago? </font><br /><br />Different director, writers, producers <i><b>and</b></i> cast. We'll see if his "look" is retained. <br /><br />Personally I think the work done by ILM was pathetic. Hulk had poor mass distribution, unrealistically textured & non-translucent skin and a nearly expressionless face. His muscle movements were like Jello, the lighting on his body was odd at best and the animation was poor in that you could see where the key-frames were placed. YUK.<br /><br />They learned their lessons and did much better in Pirates/Davey Jones though they still have a ways to go with digital mattes. <br /><br />As for direction; Ang Lee spent too much time on characterization and not enough on balls-to-the-wall action. Louis Leterrier's pattern in the "Transporter" films is more what a Hulk film needs.<br /><br /><font color="yellow">Nuttin' wrong with the Hulk that a few sessions of anger management training wouldn't cure. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /></font><br /><br />Plus about 50 gallons of chloral hydrate <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[jmilsom]

Hulk smulk! <br /><br />I'd like to see someone make the Incredible Whelk. <br /><br />A green mutant gastropod that smites villains with its fearsome and muscular, radula tipped, steroid pumped proboscis. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[docm]

The Blob after ingesting a truckload of guacamole? <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[yevaud]

The Incredible Smelt...?<br /><br />Aw, never mind. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><em>Differential Diagnosis:  </em>"<strong><em>I am both amused and annoyed that you think I should be less stubborn than you are</em></strong>."<br /> </p> </div>

 

[vagueship]

FORBUSH MAN!!!! TA DAH