Hulk
Hulk

Hulk

2003Movie138 minEnglish

Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher with a tragic past, suffers massive radiation exposure in his laboratory that causes him to transform into a raging green monster when he gets angry.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users55%
Director: Ang LeeGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

Dr. Bruce Banner, a brilliant scientist, is working on a revolutionary project involving gamma radiation. An accident during an experiment exposes him to a massive dose of gamma rays, altering his DNA. This transformation grants him the ability to unleash an immensely powerful, rage-fueled alter ego - the Hulk - whenever he is provoked or under extreme stress. As he struggles to control this monstrous entity within him, he must also confront his dark family past and a powerful military figure who seeks to exploit his abilities.

Critical Reception

Ang Lee's "Hulk" received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While many praised the film's ambitious visual style, psychological depth, and exploration of Banner's inner turmoil, others found the pacing slow and the narrative less engaging than expected for a superhero film. The CGI for the Hulk was also a point of contention, with some finding it groundbreaking and others unconvincing. Despite its divisive reception, the film is often noted for its unique artistic approach to the character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its artistic direction and psychological exploration of the Hulk's character.
  • Criticized for its slow pacing and uneven CGI effects.
  • Seen as an unconventional and intellectual take on the superhero genre.

Google audience: Google users were divided on "Hulk." Many appreciated the film's more serious and introspective approach to the character, highlighting Ang Lee's directorial vision and the nuanced portrayal of Bruce Banner's internal struggles. However, a significant portion of viewers found the movie too slow-paced and felt the Hulk's visual representation was not always convincing, leading to a less satisfying action experience.

Fun Fact

Director Ang Lee drew inspiration for the Hulk's monstrous form and movements from the animation techniques used in classic Disney films like "Fantasia" and the expressive body language of mime artists.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Given the huge success of Lou Ferrigno on the telly, this ought to have been a no-brainer for Ang Lee, but what on earth possessed him to cast Eric Bana(l)? He’s as wooden as a spatula as the scientist “Banner” who finds himself on the wron...
tmdb44006625

tmdb44006625

I mean, what was everyone expecting? They hired a director who does mostly Asian art-house movies to helm a comic book movie about a green monster who smashes things when he gets angry. Of course Ang Lee was going to delve into Freudian con...
lori007101

lori007101

The Green Giant is awakening! As a little baby, the Offspring Bruce Banner Genmanipulativ is changed. Later, as a young man, he is a scientist himself and is employed with gamma radiation. He wants to try to reach scar tissue and injuries,...
Cwf97

Cwf97

Ang Lee helped revolutionize superhero related films forever with Hulk (2003). Rather than just have the hero try to save the world, Lee and James Schamus decided to have Bruce Banner deal with his Freudian psychology, specifically the repr...