The Incredible Hulk!

[JoeChar4321]

Incredible Hulk is due to hit theatres June 13, 2008 and it's looking damn good!

http://www.theincrediblehulk.net/

Edward Norton rewrote the screenplay and both he and the director talked about the influence of the Hulk TV show and the performance by Bill Bixby. Liv Tyler also said that she was a fan of the TV show because of the "humanity and what the man is going through." She was drawn to the love story between Bruce and Betty.

Edward Norton told everyone why he we interested in the project "I came into this and wrote the screenplay. I was a Marvel kid. I had subscriptions to a lot of Marvel comics. I loved the early incarnation of the Hulk and then the television show, and then in later years, where they took it in the Bruce Jones Return of the Monster series. I always felt like it was like one of those great contemporary myths. Comes right out of the tradition of Greek mythology, notion of suppression of your inner demon. Initial idea of starting from scratch and reconceiving the story as a mythic saga was really appealing to me and I liked the idea of the lonely fugitive aspect of it."

Kevin Feige said where this fits into movie mythology: "This is Part 1, the beginning of a whole new Hulk saga."

Gale Ann Hurd: "We have a Hulk who's not going to be three different sizes in this movie. I think everybody will be very happy about that."

Hurd on the new direction of the movie: "We have a great character story to tell in the tradition of the Hunchback and Frankenstein. We have a terrific misunderstood character at the heart of it. We have the technology now to have the Hulk come to life. We're very confident in Rhythm and Hues and Kurt Williams as our visual effects supervisor, that we're going to bring the humanity."

When asked whether there'll be a new origin story in the movie and whether it'll be based on the television show version, Norton replied, "I'd say two things about that. I don't even like the phrase origin story and I don't think in great literature and great films, that explaining the roots of the story doesn't mean it comes in the beginning."

He wasn't into the idea of doing an origin, rushing though it to get to the heart of the film. WIth that in mind, the origin will probably spool out over the course of the story rather than be at the beginning. It won't be completely based on the TV series though but spun together from all different versions of the Hulk.

I can't wait for this movie!

[FLAME_ON]

Oh Joe... you screwed up man, you didn't make this an "Official" anticipation thread.

[jolanar]

Which begs the question... has Edward Norton ever written a screenplay before? That has me worried and very excited at the same time.

[FLAME_ON]

Originally posted by jolanar
Which begs the question... has Edward Norton ever written a screenplay before? That has me worried and very excited at the same time.

For me, that doesn't matter so much; what matters is that the script has left Zak Penn's hands... for the moment.

[cocksmokinclerk]

Originally posted by jolanar
Which begs the question... has Edward Norton ever written a screenplay before? That has me worried and very excited at the same time.

same here, i have major faith in norton, but i mean christopher reeves wrote teh screenplay for superman 4, yuck!

[JoeChar4321]

Originally posted by FLAME_ON
Oh Joe... you screwed up man, you didn't make this an "Official" anticipation thread.

I guess we'll have to make this unofficial...rats.




(rookie mistake)

[LordSimen]

Originally posted by jolanar
Which begs the question... has Edward Norton ever written a screenplay before? That has me worried and very excited at the same time. \

Apparantly he's writing and directing a film that he's also starring in right now. Other than that, no.

[electriclite]

Originally posted by LordSimen
\

Apparantly he's writing and directing a film that he's also starring in right now. Other than that, no.


Actually YES.

He helped re-write the Frida script for then girlfriend, Salma Hayek.

[outsyder]

More on the Norton re-write:

It's most of the same stuff, but there are some interesting new points.

http://www.mania.com/55554.html

Edward Norton (Bruce Banner/Incredible Hulk) rewrote the screenplay along with director Louis Letterier to fit their visions as they saw it for the character. They made it a keypoint to bring up the old tv show when talking about the creating process.

Big addition to the Hulk from Norton's rewrite....He says character Leonard "Doc" Samson would be in the movie, and that they were actually going to mention other Marvel superheroes (by name) in the movie. It looks like Norton wants the different franchises to be linked better than they have been in recent years.

Norton said: "I came into this and wrote the screenplay. I was a Marvel kid. I had subscriptions to a lot of Marvel comics. I loved the early incarnation of the Hulk and then the television show, and then in later years, where they took it in the Bruce Jones Return of the Monster series. I always felt like it was like one of those great contemporary myths. Comes right out of the tradition of Greek mythology, notion of suppression of your inner demon. Initial idea of starting from scratch and reconceiving the story as a mythic saga was really appealing to me and I liked the idea of the lonely fugitive aspect of it."

Kevin Feige (President of Marvel Studios) made it a point to say this was a new beginning of the Hulk saga. This would confirm reports of the previous Hulk (2003) not being part of the series in their mindsets going into the production.

There was no footage shown of the film itself for obvious reasons. Filming began only 2 weeks ago in Toronto.

Look for "easter eggs" in terms of the original tv Hulk, Bill Bixby.

Producer Gale Hurd made it a point to say we won't be getting a Hulk shaping in 3 different sizes.

"We have a Hulk who's not going to be three different sizes in this movie. I think everybody will be very happy about that."

[Smiert Spionam]

Fucking excellent. With all the great casting announcements and the new direction of the story, my only true concern has been Penn's script. (C'mon...the man removed the name of the villain character, The Abomination, because he said it sounded too silly? Get-the-fuck-outta-here....) But the fact that Norton and Letterier did have to rewrite parts of the script proves that Penn's version did suck and it did need work. Now, however, I no longer have any worries for this film. This is probably my 3rd most anticipated movie of next year now....

[Smiert Spionam]

Our first look at The Incredible Hulk, present at Comic-Con:

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/759/nortonhulkhu8.jpg

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5702/theincrediblehulkcomiccol0.jpg

Source: http://youtube.com/watch?v=15YeV8QNPFM

P.S. Fuck Ang Lee

[castlesave]

sweet mother of shit that looks awesome!!

[castlesave]

sweet mother of shit that looks awesome!!

[Superplasmatron]

Originally posted by jolanar
Which begs the question... has Edward Norton ever written a screenplay before? That has me worried and very excited at the same time.

I remember when he sacked the directer of american history x and reedited it they way he wanted, leaving Tony Kaye so pissed off and bitter he wanted to have his name replaced with Humpty Dumpty on the credits, when newline told him to grow up and piss the hell off, he tryed to sue them for $275.

I can't remember what we were talking about, oh yeah anythings gotta be better than that ang lee turkey of a film, well it wern't that bad but still wonkey as fuck.

[jolanar]

Originally posted by Roy L Dennis
I remember when he sacked the directer of american history x and reedited it they way he wanted,

Wow I had never heard that before.

[Superplasmatron]

Yeah I saw him bitching about it on a tc show. He's whats written on wikipedia

The main controversy over the film centered on director Tony Kaye's attempts to remove his name from the credits, preferring to use the pseudonym Alan Smithee. When this was refused he chose "Humpty Dumpty" as an alternative pseudonym, which in turn was also rejected. Kaye alleged that his reasoning for this was Edward Norton's re-editing of the film to give himself more screen time. The Director's Guild of America ultimately denied Kaye the right to remove his name from the production, reasoning that Kaye had placed ads in Variety attacking the film, thus violating Guild rules regarding the right to invoke the pseudonym. Kaye proceeded to sue the Directors Guild and New Line Cinema, claiming they had violated his First Amendment rights.[1]

Also there was going to be an original alternate ending to the movie. Where it shows Derek after the credits roll, looking in the mirror in black and white then shaves his head. But the producers didnt want to set up a sequel just right then so it was never included.

this shit happens all time, like Tom Cruise telling harvey Kietel he'd never work in hollywood again, after the harvster method acted all over his then wives back in a scene removed from eyes wide shit.

[Danger^Cart]

Originally posted by Roy L Dennis
this shit happens all time, like Tom Cruise telling harvey Kietel he'd never work in hollywood again, after the harvster method acted all over his then wives back in a scene removed from eyes wide shit.

Say whaa??

Hulk looks badass.

[Smiert Spionam]

Originally posted by Roy L Dennis
this shit happens all time, like Tom Cruise telling harvey Kietel he'd never work in hollywood again, after the harvster method acted all over his then wives back in a scene removed from eyes wide shit.

.......er?

For the love of God, please elaborate, inquiring minds want to know.

[Jig Saw 123]

Originally posted by Smiert Spionam
[B]Our first look at The Incredible Hulk, present at Comic-Con:



http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5702/theincrediblehulkcomiccol0.jpg

B]



At least he looks nothing like Ed Norton. I'm not really looking forward to this film.

[MickeyKnox]

Originally posted by Jig Saw 123
At least he looks nothing like Ed Norton. I'm not really looking forward to this film.

It can't be worse than Ang Lee's monstrosity of a comic book movie.
At least in this one there going back to the roots of The Hulk being a loner on the run, which is cool i'm still iffy on Edward Norton writing the screenplay but who knows this could have potential to be an awesome comic book movie.

[Silverload]

Edward Norton and Zak Penn pretty much killed this for me.

[bigred760]

I liked Ang Lee's flick, but am still looking forward to this movie. The "new" Hulk still looks badass and looks more like a monster than Bana's one.

[castlesave]

i still kinda wanna know about that deleted scene from eyes wide shut.

[Moviefan1234]

Originally posted by Silverload
Edward Norton and Zak Penn pretty much killed this for me.

Just curious but how could Edward Norton possibly kill this one for you? Mr. Norton is as talented as they get.

[Silverload]

Originally posted by Moviefan1234
Just curious but how could Edward Norton possibly kill this one for you? Mr. Norton is as talented as they get.

I disagree, he’s not a bad actor, but he’s never been consistent when it comes to good movies. And he pretty much can only play one character, himself. He’s the same in almost everything and the reason that bothers me is because he can be pretty damn annoying sometimes. I would never consider him a great actor or anything, and he certainly does not strike me as a good choice for Bruce Banner.

[AspectRatio1986]

I must say Hulk does indeed look like a BAMF

[Tuukka]

Originally posted by Roy L Dennis
Yeah I saw him bitching about it on a tc show. He's whats written on wikipedia

The main controversy over the film centered on director Tony Kaye's attempts to remove his name from the credits, preferring to use the pseudonym Alan Smithee. When this was refused he chose "Humpty Dumpty" as an alternative pseudonym, which in turn was also rejected. Kaye alleged that his reasoning for this was Edward Norton's re-editing of the film to give himself more screen time. The Director's Guild of America ultimately denied Kaye the right to remove his name from the production, reasoning that Kaye had placed ads in Variety attacking the film, thus violating Guild rules regarding the right to invoke the pseudonym. Kaye proceeded to sue the Directors Guild and New Line Cinema, claiming they had violated his First Amendment rights.[1]

Also there was going to be an original alternate ending to the movie. Where it shows Derek after the credits roll, looking in the mirror in black and white then shaves his head. But the producers didnt want to set up a sequel just right then so it was never included.

The reason why Kaye was thrown out of the film was very simple: He was missing deadlines and the film wasn't getting anywhere close to competion. The studio wanted to actually release the film instead of having it end up in endless development hell. So Kaye was kicked out and the studio trusted Norton to finish it.

The whole situation was pretty widely reported back in the day.

If you're Kubrick or a filmmaker of similar status, you can take a looooong time before you deliver the final cut. But most filmmakers - including Kaye - don't have that luxury. So Kaye can only blame himself. He didn't keep his part of the deal.

[adamjohnson]

I liked Ang Lee's Hulk.

Except for... certain parts. (Hulk dogs, the last 15 minutes involving his father)

Otherwise, I thought it was beautiful.

My favorite bit is Hulk jumping aorund.

[bourahioro]

Originally posted by Jig Saw 123
At least he looks nothing like Ed Norton. I'm not really looking forward to this film.

You're right, it looks like the Hulk from the comic books!! THAT kicks ass!!!

[KillaMyers]

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5702/theincrediblehulkcomiccol0.jpg

Is it just me, or does this Hulk design bare a striking resemblance to Willam Dafoe. He still looks pretty damn cool though.

[X-Nightcrawler]

He looks pissed off and far more badass than Lee's pretty hulk.

Still, not very interested in the movie.

[Superplasmatron]

Originally posted by X-Nightcrawler
He looks pissed off and far more badass than Lee's pretty hulk.

Still, not very interested in the movie.


lees hulk seemed like a giant stupified child, and behaved like one too

[NuclearMisfit]

Im pretty hyped and its got some of my favorite actors in it too! Score! Im glad they didnt impose Nortons face upon Hulks like they did with Banas in Lees version.

I could have easily seen a little girl giving a flower to the Hulk and he claps in delight in the Ang Lee version, in this one he claps in delight because he just crushed little puny human girl and disintegrated her lifeless corpse with his loud thunderlike clap.

[CyclicNightmare]

Originally posted by outsyder
More on the Norton re-write:

It's most of the same stuff, but there are some interesting new points.

He says character Leonard "Doc" Samson would be in the movie, and that they were actually going to mention other Marvel superheroes (by name) in the movie. It looks like Norton wants the different franchises to be linked better than they have been in recent years.
That is AMAZING and AWESOME.

[Danger^Cart]

That screencap is awesome. Lee's Hulk was way too pretty. I should be in awe of how destructive and powerful Hulk is, not how much I want to fuck him in the face.

I wonder what color Abomination will be, or more importantly, if he'll be able to change back to human form. Given the re-write by Norton (thank fucking GOD for that) and the impression he gives as being a thoroughly knowledgable fan, I'd say no. Which is badass.

They should consider making Abomination red (like dull rust red, not clown nose red) though, or some other contrasting color.

Abomination should DEFINETELY kill Betty, though. And not poison her, like in the comics. He should fucking bludgeon her to death.

PS. Tim Roth is genius casting.

[adamjohnson]

Originally posted by KillaMyers
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5702/theincrediblehulkcomiccol0.jpg

Is it just me, or does this Hulk design bare a striking resemblance to Willam Dafoe. He still looks pretty damn cool though.

Pretty? Really?

http://www.warpsection.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/hulk_movie.jpg

[castlesave]

i wonder who the other characters in the marvel world are that they are gonna alude to. Wolverine would be great.

[adamjohnson]

Originally posted by adamjohnson
Pretty? Really?

http://www.warpsection.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/hulk_movie.jpg

There was a really snarling and mean pic of Lee's Hulk here, but its mysteriously vanished.

[meccajay]

niiiice photo!! And Stan Winston's flight hasn't even touched down yet!!

Once Stan's creature shop is up and running with this, all superhero franchises will beg for there lives!!

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/animatronic-rex1.jpg
http://www.datazine.net/STAN%20WINSTON1.jpg
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/animatronic-mechanical.jpg

[Smiert Spionam]

Originally posted by castlesave
i still kinda wanna know about that deleted scene from eyes wide shut.

[teenkiller]

The Hulk looks better I admit that but I still find it hard to get interested over a CGI character like this. I have nothing against Norton. I think he is a fine actor and I'm sure he will do a good job. I just can't get into something that costs so much yet looks so fake. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

[meccajay]

teenkiller, this isn't going to be cgi...

Originally posted by meccajay
niiiice photo!! And Stan Winston's flight hasn't even touched down yet!!

Once Stan's creature shop is up and running with this, all superhero franchises will beg for there lives!!

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/animatronic-rex1.jpg
http://www.datazine.net/STAN%20WINSTON1.jpg
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/animatronic-mechanical.jpg

[teenkiller]

Originally posted by meccajay
teenkiller, this isn't going to be cgi...

So the above photo of the Hulk from the Comic Con isn't CGI? It sure looks it unless I'm missing something. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

[meccajay]

Originally posted by teenkiller
So the above photo of the Hulk from the Comic Con isn't CGI? It sure looks it unless I'm missing something. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

I think it's a photgraphed drawing..

Don't get me wrong, I think cgi will be used in this movie, it's almost impossible to do an action movie without it.

However, the charachter of Hulk will probably be more of a mix of some CGI, and animatronics(see above photos). Just like Jurassic Park was.

There might also be some live bodysuits used much like Benjamin Grim as The Thing in Fantastic 4.

[teenkiller]

Okay. I see what you mean. I think that would be the wiser decision. Either method is hard to pull off convincingly but I just believe CGI is way overrated. Used in moderation isn't so bad though. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

[FLAME_ON]

Maybe I need to watch Hulk again (this is a possibility, not sarcasm). But by my memory right now; I think the Hulk is THEE most realistic CG character put to film yet. The only factor telling me "this is fake" is the fact that there is not a 15 foot, 2,000 pound man in the world that they could have just painted green. But don't get me wrong, I thought the Hulk-dogs and Electricman/Rockman/Lakeman/Nick Nolte were hideously ugly (by CG standards).

[bigred760]

Originally posted by FLAME_ON
Maybe I need to watch Hulk again (this is a possibility, not sarcasm). But by my memory right now; I think the Hulk is THEE most realistic CG character put to film yet. The only factor telling me "this is fake" is the fact that there is not a 15 foot, 2,000 pound man in the world that they could have just painted green.

I agree; I thought the CGI Hulk in the Ang Lee flick was very well done and realistic. I saw nothing wrong with it. I'm not saying that the inclusion of animotronics is a bad idea; it might be better, but I don't see a reason to change it.

I think it's just an excuse to further the sequel away from the first.

[Bourne101]

I haven't liked the idea from day one and I still don't. The version with Eric Bana was not that bad, and although it didn't do amazing at the box-office, it still made $133 million, and received a 61% fresh rating over at RT.

I had never read the comic before seeing The Hulk, but from what I saw in the movie, it seemed pretty accurate to the knowledge that I did have. The Hulk looked cool, Eric Bana was badass and it was overall a pretty enjoyable movie.

I could see a sequel being done, but doing another film to restart a franchise because critics didn't drool over it and it didn't make $200 million bucks.

Well for one, this movie will be lucky to catch the other Hulk at the box-office, as people will be like "WTF?? I saw that 5 years ago." And if critics like it, that's great, but it doesn't make it a success.

BRING ON A SEQUEL WITH ERIC BANA!

[CyclicNightmare]

I LOVED the comic transitions in the first movie and I wish they would keep those. But I know they won't.

[a7xfan]

I THINK , EVEN THOUGH STAN WINSTON IS DOING THE PUPPETRY, IT WILL LOOK CHEESY , I THOUGHT THE HULK, WAS THE MOST REALISTIC LOOKING CGI CHARACTER TO DATE, BUT HEY, I GUESS I CAN'T JUDGE TO I SEE IT.

[Cronos]

i'm not sure about animatronics for the Hulk (this is the first i've heard of it), even with Stan Winston behind the effects this is the only thing about the film which has me a little worried

and i also thought the CG Hulk in the first film looked absolutely fantastic

[castlesave]

Originally posted by meccajay
I think it's a photgraphed drawing..

Don't get me wrong, I think cgi will be used in this movie, it's almost impossible to do an action movie without it.

However, the charachter of Hulk will probably be more of a mix of some CGI, and animatronics(see above photos). Just like Jurassic Park was.

There might also be some live bodysuits used much like Benjamin Grim as The Thing in Fantastic 4. \

i hope not. animatronics and body suits wont really do the hulk justice. has to be CGI.

[filmforlife]

An ad for a Toronto casting call for “The Incredible Hulk” appeared on 8/6/07! Check it out!

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/08/bona-fide-ad-for-incredible-hulk.html

[meccajay]

Originally posted by castlesave
i hope not. animatronics and body suits wont really do the Hulk justice. has to be CGI.

Again, it will be some CGI, and some animatronics..

In other words picture the Raptors in the kitchen scene in JP1.. Now picture the Hulk moving that fluidly, while retaining the same realistic looking/moving skin as those dinos. it's a blending of the 2 mediums.

The Raptors and T-Rex looked more real than the 1st Hulk did because they were real, they were actually photographed in the room with the actors...moving! ILM took that footage, and (somehow) blended it in with there CGI to capture the best of both worlds.

*Note: from what I just read about Skinwalkers, they won't be using Winstons bodysuits again for sometime.. I wouldn't count on seeing any in Incredible Hulk. Contrary to my earlier guess. :eek:

[castlesave]

im more concerned about the bodysuits. the thing looked horrible and i cant see the hulk like that.

[meccajay]

Originally posted by castlesave
im more concerned about the bodysuits. the thing looked horrible and i cant see the hulk like that.

Agreed!!!

I'm hoping this cast garner's a really significant budget. Fantastic 4 had a budget of 100 mil.. Silver Surfer had a budget of 130 mil(129 gross to date). That actually is a decent budget, but the problem lies in the fact that the efx budget got split between 4 characters and a villian so they cut costs on Ben Grim. A tough assignment for any efx house.

Overall I thought Ben Grim didn't turn out too bad once I did the math..

For Incredible Hulk, there is only 1 character and 1(maybe 2) villian to spread the efx budget around to.. Looking this movie up on Yahoo movies, you'll see they have Rhythm & Hues doing CG(Narnia, Superman Returns, Chronicles Of Riddick), and Stan Winston onboard as efx supervisor. So this should turn out WONDERFULLY!!!!! :D :cool: :eek: :p

[Smiert Spionam]

More info about how Norton eventually came onboard Hulk for writing duties as well....

Norton's Double Duty on Hulk
Source: Advanced Dark
August 15, 2007


The Los Angeles Times has clarified the Comic-Con announcement that Edward Norton rewrote the screenplay for The Incredible Hulk:

In the case of "Hulk," after another writer's treatment was declined in early 2006, Marvel hired [Zak] Penn, who wrote three drafts over a year. By spring 2007, Penn was about to go off to promote his movie "The Grand," but the studio and the director, Louis Leterrier ("The Transporter"), still felt that the screenplay needed work.

When Norton came in to meet about starring as Banner in April, the film had already been greenlighted and there were just three months before shooting was scheduled to begin, just after Independence Day. But Norton had well-established (if underground) writing experience and strong ideas about how to separate the film from any confusion over its connection to the 2003 Ang Lee version by casting it in a more distinct, starting-over vein like "Batman Begins" or "Casino Royale."

So Norton's initial deal included payment not just for his acting services but for his writing talents too, with his draft contractually stipulated to be turned around in less than a month. As it turned out, Norton delayed work on another screenplay job to do "Hulk," and he continues to tweak the script as principal photography hits its halfway point outside Toronto.

Meanwhile, Penn is writing a big-budget version of "The Avengers" and yet another potential "X-Men" spinoff.

What I wanna know is, "If not only the studio, Leterreir, and Norton all felt that Penn's script wasn't strong enough even over a years time, WHY-THE FUCK-ARE YOU GONNA TRUST HIM TO WRITE AN AVENGERS MOVIE???"

For fuck's sake.....somebody get this guy away from my precious Marvel.

[WalterKovacs]

Whoawhoawhoa..Stan Winston is doing the effects for TIH?!!! No shit?!! That's awesome news. I think they have this one in the bag - great cast, screenwriter/s, new look for the monster, effects team, the fucking ABOMINATION, but my main concern is still the unproven (in my eyes) director. And yes, I am one of the few who also finds Ang Lee's version to be a descent film. Highly underrated and overscrutinized. I would have loved to see the 2003 HULK crew returning for more. I guess this'll do though. SMASH MOTHERFUCKERS!!!

[yorrick brown]

bring this movie on.sounds like its gonna kick ass

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w101/rh60/theHULK.gif

There is good news for fans of the Big Green Guy this time around, Edward Norton definitely gets it. His draft of The Incredible Hulk dated 5-13-07 is an incredible ride and will attract both fans and non-fans alike.


It’s two (make that 100) steps ahead of the 2003 edition. There’s no waiting around ‘til 40 minutes in to have the big green guy make an appearance, this time around we got him in the opening sequence and it’s harsh! The Hulk is the star of this film and makes quite a few appearances throughout.

SPOILERS BEGIN

Story details are as follows:

Character roll call: Bruce Banner, Blonsky (crazed soldier turned Abomination), General Ross, Betty Ross, Dr. Samson (Betty’s live-in boyfriend), Dr. Sterns (a cellular biologist trying to help Bruce) and Major Kathleen ‘Kat’ Sparr (Ross’s right-hand woman).

In the opening sequence, we find a man (unknown to the reader but it’s presumably Bruce Banner) walking in snow, surrounded by snow. He slouches to his knees, gun in his hand, attempting suicide. The trigger is pulled but a flash of green stops the bullet flat and it falls to the ground.
Fast forward 5 years. Banner is in Brazil working at a bottling plant staying under the radar in hiding. Living a quite, invisible, life Banner is searching for exotic flowers that he believes will help destroy the gamma radiation in his blood to end the struggle he’s lived with for the past 5 years. He tries desperately to always remain calm through the use of mediation and a pulse monitor.
Banner has a funny little run in with some Brazilian heavies who are harassing a lady co-worker. Due to Banner’s poor handle on the Portuguese language his threats aren’t threats at all, they are actually funny lines that cause the heavies to pull a WTF? Luckily Bruce stays calm enough to make it through.
While working, Bruce is cut and a drop of his blood falls into one of the bottles that gets shipped out for sale. A woman in Minnesota drinks the juice and almost dies. The gamma is detected in her blood and this alerts the military, General Ross in particular and Cabot. They organize a team, headed up by Blonsky, to find where the drink was bottled and to apprehend a white man in the area.
The team finds Banner in bed, but he is smarter and quicker than they think and he leads them on a chase around town. Coincidentally the same heavies who had a run-in with Banner earlier are out drinking and join in the chase to beat Banner’s ass. It doesn’t take long for the Hulk to rear his ugly greenish grey head and basically crush everything and everyone (literally) in his path. He escapes to smash another day. Banner heads back to the States to find help through Dr. Sterns, striving to put right what once went wrong, within himself and with Betty.
There is so much more to go, this is just a quick summary of the first act to whet your appetite. We haven’t even gotten to Betty, Samson, the sonic waves, Blonsky (boy that guy’s psycho!!) and so much more!

SPOILERS END


It’s a well written script with a lot of action and intensity strewn throughout. It’s easy to feel the agony Banner goes through as he tries to make it through each day.

Also, something this film has that it’s predecessor lacked…humor. I found myself chuckling throughout at Bruce’s perception of what is going on around him and inside of him. It has the heavy emotional undertones but also some light heartedness that blends really well together.

Stay tuned as IESB’s Mr. E is bringing you a complete script review shortly, this was just so good we wanted to give you a little taste right now. Check back tonight for the complete write up!

The Incredible Hulk is coming June 13, 2008.

[JJFlamingo]

Norton is a kickass choice for this role...

[X-Nightcrawler]

Anyone glad that Hulk is a gigantic behemoth monster in the movies? I'm really happy they didn't pull a "Venom" and did a guy-in-suit or buff-dude-with-a-paint-job. If the CGI looks so great, Hulk will always look better as a huge guy.

[ilovemovies]

I'm sure it'll be good but I'm equally sure it won't be as good as Ang Lee's great, underrated movie.

[yorrick brown]

heres a better script review.beware spoilers etc etc



THE INCREDIBLE HULK PART 1: FLIGHT (no, I don’t know why it says part 1) by Edward Norton, opens with a TITLE CARD featuring a ponderous quote by Noted Mythologist and author of The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell.

BEGIN SPOILERS

The movie opens on white, in the frozen waters of the ARCTIC, as a dilapidated dingy makes its way to an icy glacier. At first I thought I had accidentally been given pages from MARCH OF THE PENGUINS 2: THE EMPEROR STRIKES BACK, but then I remembered that Penguins only live in the southern hemisphere. So my fears were completely off base. That seems to be happening more and more frequently over here in Mr. E-land.

Anyway, we follow the shadowy figure of a MAN, as he walks further and further onto the snowy iciness, his journey briefly interrupted by a bleating TAUN TAUN-okay, that wasn’t just off base-it was way off Echo Base.

He drops to the frozen ground, perhaps remembering this was the last place Frankenstein’s monster was seen, and perhaps wondering if this journey isn’t just an homage to Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s tragic patchwork figure. Here, in the desolate wasteland, the MAN, pulls off his garb and pulling a gun from his waistband, tries to kill himself. It doesn’t work because, in all the excitement, he has turned into THE HULK and the puny bullet is useless.

After the credits, with the vaguely Danny Elfmanesque music backing them, FIVE YEARS PASS according to a new title card and BRUCE BANNER (Ed Norton) has ended up in the slum of PORTO VERDE, BRAZIL. Apparently for this guy, the Arctic isn’t enough to enough to cool him off, and he’s been spending his time meditating, getting his pulse down (including carrying around a Pulse Monitor), working out at a local Martial Arts place, and working as a grunt for a BOTTLING PLANT, carrying the bottles to the guys who fill them with GUARANA SODA-which tastes, surprisingly enough, like chicken.

He leads a simple slummy life, living in a simple slummy flat, and conducting a long distance Internet chat with the mysterious Mr. Blue. Together they’re trying to come up with a solution to BANNER’s, uh Anger Management issues.

Later at the PLANT, BRUCE accidentally cuts himself and a drop of his GAMMA-irradiated BLOOD makes into a bottle of the SODA.

Fast forward to Milwaukee, which, according to ALICE COOPER is “pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land" and that one drop kills a suburban housewife.

Moving along swiftly from there, we re-meet GENERAL ROSS (William Hurt, who wishes he was Sam Elliott-yeah, get in line Bill)! ROSS puts two and two together and comes up with HULK.

His tactical assault team is led by badass EMIL (“Don’t Call Me Pumpkin”) BLONSKY, played by Tim Roth.

They move in on BANNER, completely disregarding the Act of Congress needed to kick butt on Foreign soil, and despite all of their high tech weaponry and all-around sneakiness, he manages to escape to THE BOTTLING PLANT, where he runs into some THUG CO-WORKERS he had a run in with a few pages back. Geez-I can’t tell you everything.

As you might have guessed, BRUCE’s scuffle with the THUGS get him angry. And mean. And Green. (Or Grey-whatever.) There’s a hell of lot of all hell breaking loose and BLONSKY briefly comes eye to eye with the Hulkster before he escapes.

BLONSKY is pissedky offsky. He meets with ROSS and ROSS reveals A TOP SECRET US ARMY SUPER SOLDIER PROGRAM, of which BANNER’s work was a VERY EARLY PHASE.

Intrigued, BLONSKY says, “I wanna be all I can be!” and “Sign me up!” and he gets a few doses of GAMMA JUICE.

BANNER has since made it to the US where he gets a job as a Pizza Delivery Guy (really!) that gives him time enough to spy on BETTY ROSS (The lovely Liv Tyler) and her new guy SAMSON ADAMS (lucky actor dude to be announced later).

PAUSE SPOILERS –WELL, MOSTLY

The script is Chock-a-block with in-jokes. BANNER stops by STANLY’S (Stan Lee –get it?) PIZZA and hangs out with the owner Stan Now, at first I thought this was Mr. Excelsior himself Stan Lee’s cameo, but it wasn’t - the script points him out about 40 minutes later as OLDER GUY.

(Oh course, we’ll all know him when we see him - I’m not worried - and we can nudge the arm of the non-super geek next to us in the theatre!)

And, BRUCE delivers pizza to a hulking Security Guard who is identified as Lou Ferrigno!

There’s more. Later on, two college dweebs are identified as JACK MGHEE-an obvious respelling of INTREPID INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER Jack McGee from the “The Incredible Hulk” TV show, and KEVIN FEIGE, who shares his name with THE HULK 2’s executive producer.

That’s not all: I’m also happy to report that PURPLE STRETCHY PANTS have a non-speaking cameo in this film.

So what more would you want?

In the interest of full disclosure, I must report that, according to IMDB.com, the script has another writer: Zak Penn of X-MEN 3: THE Franchise’s LAST STAND and 2005’s ELEKTRA (No, not ELECTRA WOMAN & DYNAGIRL: THE MOVIE) and the upcoming AVENGERS movie.

BACK TO THE SPOILERS

BRUCE is reunited with BETTY and their attempts to get him un-hulked are put to waste when again, THE US ARMY led by Bill Hurt, BETTY’s Dad, goes after BRUCE who rapidly becomes THE HULK and there’s a HUGE on campus action scene which makes the KENT STATE shootings of 1970 look a game of Lawn Bowling by comparison.

Side note here - the script frequently goes into HULKVISION and we really get to see things from The Not-so Jolly Green Giant’s POV, and it ain't pretty!

LOTS of stuff Blows up, and THE HULK saves BETTY and they escape.

Okay, you’ve had enough. I will tell you that EMIL BLONSKY does become the 14-feet tall

ABOMINATION and yes, he and THE HULK battle it out in HARLEM.

Hey readers, do you remember my Punisher 2 review where I wondered “if Free Running stunts are going to be like the Bladder make up effects in the 1980’s (ALTERED STATES, THE HOWLING) really cool at first and then done over and over again to the point of sheer audience boredom?” Well, in the BIG BATTLE at the end of the movie, THE HULK puts on some pretty bitchin’ Parkour moves.

No shit. I knew he was light on his feet for such a big guy, but that really stretched it for me. (No purple pant jokes here. Sorry.)

Anyway, in spite of that nonsense, I really enjoyed THE INCREDIBLE HULK. It was good Hulky fun, without the Sturm und Drang of Ang Lee’s 2003 pic.

This one is gonna rock.

I give THE INCREDIBLE HULK a SPIDER-MAN out of a possible SPIDER-MAN 2 or 7.5 stars out of 10.

THE INCREDIBLE HULK by Edward Norton May 15, 2007

[InvaderZim]

I'm sure it'll be good but I'm equally sure it won't be as good as Ang Lee's great, underrated movie.


Im with you.. HULK got a 9/10 from me.. i loved it

[dennisv]

So, Tim Roth drinks the soda that has Bruce's gamma ray blood in it? Eh.

[JJFlamingo]

very interesting...

[meccajay]

Can't wait!

http://www.britfilms.tv/images/news/RothAbomination.JPG

[FiveDaze]

Can't wait!

http://www.britfilms.tv/images/news/RothAbomination.JPG

Fuck yeah!

btw OMG yorrick-- I almost shit myself! Hilarious 'Spoilers'

[DarthWade]

I friggin can't wait to see this movie...I was disappointed with the "first", it wasn't godawful, but it could have been a lot better. I had no problem with the different size Hulks, but I do admit they could have looked a lot better.

The geek in me has always wondered what a James Cameron version of Hulk would have been like.

[meccajay]

From latino Review -- http://latinoreview.com/news.php?id=2968



****Huge SPOILERS ahead****



Here is what we’ve been told about THE INCREDIBLE HULK movie:

• The Arctic. A MAN wearing disembarks from a tug boat and heads off into the remote wilderness. As he wanders through the ice, memories flash: a woman on the ground, flames – fuzzy and fleeting. At last he stops and removes his parka revealing a gun at his waist. His heart races as takes it in his hands and pulls the hammer back. A slight GREEN envelopes him.
• A gunshot. The man falls forward, but his arms rush out to catch him: huge, muscled, green arms. The hands reach up the man’s head and come down, holding a bullet, totally flattened. We pull back and a roar echoes through the arctic wilderness.
• Five years later. Brazil. BRUCE BANNER runs through the slums of Porto Verde, a pulse monitor keeping careful track of his heart rate, making sure he doesn’t get too excited. He drops by a shop to pick up a package – inside is a book on rare South American flowers. At a computer terminal, he sends a message to MR. BLUE thanking him for the book and explaining that he still has to find the flower – Bruce signs it MR. GREEN.
• A few days later, Bruce enters a primitive bottling plant, putting on gloves and glasses like the rest of the Brazilian laborers around him. During beak time, Bruce talks to a supply driver who hands him a package with a leaf in it. Excited, Bruce checks his now-worn flower book and smiles.
• Later, Bruce helps the factory owner repair a machine. He cuts himself, a few drops of blood landing on the bottle conveyer belt. Bruce quickly cleans it up, but misses a drop that landed in a bottle…
• At his no-frills apartment, Bruce chats online with Mr. Blue. Blue asks Bruce if he has the notes on how to make the inhibitor and he replies that he does. Bruce then gets to work, using the few scientific implements he has. Hopeful, Bruce tests the purple liquid he got from the flowers on his own blood – but no change. He tells Blue it didn’t work; Blue suggests a stronger but potentially lethal dose, but Bruce replies that he doesn’t have any more. Blue then tells Bruce send him a sample of his blood. Bruce is hesitant… but decides it is his only option. He stares sadly at a picture of a beautiful woman, his wife, BETTY ROSS.
• A few weeks later, in America, a woman prepares lunch for a group of children. The mother sips from a bottle – a moment later she spasms and falls to the ground, eyes rolling into the back of her head.
• Later, at the office of GENERAL THUNDERBOLT ROSS, MAJOR CABOT reports that a woman got gamma sickness from a South American soda. Ross is intrigued by this. Cabot reports that it was bottled in Porto Verde, Brazil. Ross tells Cabot to get things ready – they’ve found him.
• Ross watches his team prepare. They have photos of the area: the factory, Bruce’s apartment, etc. Cabot briefs the soldiers, a man named BLONKSKY leading point. She tells them that that Banner is a U.S. fugitive who stole military secrets and that they shouldn’t engage him.
• Back at the bottling plant, some young RUFFIANS bother a pretty girl. Bruce does his best to ignore it, but at last steps up to defend her. The LEADER takes swings at Bruce, but he artfully dodges them. They leave, telling Bruce they’ll get him later.
• At his apartment, Blue tells Bruce that there was success with a higher concentration. Bruce’s face shows hope, something he’s been waiting to hear for a long time. Bruce warns that his situation may be more complicated, but Blue seems confident that there’s a good chance it could cure him. He writes on a pad of paper: DATA FROM MAYNARD and sticks it in his pocket. Bruce packs up everything and sticks it in his pack for a quick escape, his nightly routine - just in case.
• Ross’ team sneaks into area and breaks into the apartment. They attack Bruce in bed – but it’s a decoy. Bruce escapes and a chase ensues through the winding slums. Bruce makes his way to a bar near the factory, but runs smack into the punks from work. They chase after him into the factory while the soldiers also close in. Cornered, Bruce is beaten by the punks and, in cover of dark, he transforms into THE HULK.
• The Hulk easily defeats the punks and soldiers and retreats into the jungle. Blonsky stares after him, in awe of the figure’s staggering size and strength.
• Bruce makes his way north anyway he can. At last he crosses the border and hops a train, heading somewhere.
• Ross and Blonsky meet with GENERAL GRELLER, his friend who helped him put together the South American job. Greller tries to wrap his head around what happened and tells Ross that something this powerful can’t be on the loose anymore. Afterwards, Blonsky insists he get answers about what happened, but Ross refuses. Blonsky, a decorated soldier, says he lost some friends of his and at last Ross gives in and explains everything.
• Ross explains that Banner was part of an early experiment to create super soldier serum, but the funding was running out. In the eleventh hour of the project, Banner was so certain of his research that he tested it on himself – that’s when everything went to hell. Ross tells Blonsky that Banner is a scientist, not a soldier, and that he doesn’t understand that the power he holds belongs to the U.S. and should be used as a weapon. Ross then asks Blonsky if he’d be willing to take a shot of the serum, to have an edge against Banner when they face off again. Blonsky is more than willing.
• Bruce goes to the university where Betty works – the same place his accident happened. Bruce sees her – with another man, SAMSON.
• Bruce hides out with STAN, an old friend who owns a pizza place. He manages to sneak into his former lab at MAYNARD HALL (from the note) to find his old data, but finds it has all been erased. Later, as he discusses this with Stan, Betty and Samson come in. Betty catches a glimpse of Bruce and chases after him. They are reunited and Bruce agrees to go with her and Samson.
• At Betty and Samson’s place, the three chat and Bruce smiles, the first time in a great while. He later talks to Samson, who explains he is a psychiatrist and even though he is sad Betty can’t be totally his, he is happy Bruce is alive. He also says that Betty has refused to talk about anything involving Bruce. Bruce says he hurt Betty and can never forgive himself for what happened, even though he would never let it happen again. Samson is still suspicious.
• The next day, Betty goes to take Bruce to the bus station so he can go see Br. Blue, but Ross’ men get to him and a big battle ensues on the college campus. Betty pleads with her father to leave him alone, but Ross refuses to listen. The Hulk faces off against Blonsky, stronger and faster than before, but still no match for Bruce’s alter ego.
• Badly wounded, the Hulk escapes with Betty, leaving behind a trail of destruction and a nearly-dead Blonsky. Enraged that the Hulk escaped and that his DAUGHTER is with him, Ross speaks with Samson, saying he did the right thing by calling. Samson wonders if he did, mentioning that the Hulk protected Betty better during the battle than her own father did. Samson informs Ross he won’t help him anymore and Ross storms off.
• Blonsky is badly wounded – every bone in his body broken. His doctor says that if Blonsky even survives, he’ll be paralyzed.
• Bruce and Betty travel to see Dr. Blue, laying low in cheap motels and rekindling their love. Betty pawns her mother’s necklace for cash – Bruce feels bad but Betty says they’ll get it back someday.
• Back at the hospital, Blonsky has made a remarkable recovery – not only has he healed entirely, but he is stronger and healthier than before. Ross gives him more shots and Blonsky smiles, a little too happy with his power.
• Bruce and Betty arrive in New York City – Columbia University, the lab of Dr. Blue aka DR. STERNS. Meanwhile, Cabot figures out where the two were headed and warns Ross, who prepares his team for New York. En route, a soldier asks a ripped and muscular Blonsky how he feels – “Like a monster,” he replies.
• Sterns attempts to treat Bruce. He is amazed and shocked by Bruce’s transformation as the procedure seemingly malfunctions; at last, Bruce turns back to himself, the treatment outwardly effective.
• As the team prepares their assault, Sterns shows Bruce his creations – animals Sterns injected with Bruce’s DNA. Bruce is mad, saying they must all be destroyed lest they fall into the government’s hands. Sterns replies that Bruce is paranoid – just as a sniper shoots Bruce with a dart. Bruce falls and is taken captive, Betty following after.
• Ross and his team fly away in a chopper, happy that they’ve finally caught him. But back at the lab, the steroid-filled Blonsky forces Sterns to inject him with Bruce’s DNA.
• In the distance, the occupants of the copter notice a huge explosion – something wrong has happened at the lab. A huge, hulking creature is destroying New York – Blonsky has become… an ABOMINATION.
• Ross has no way to stop him and he realizes that Bruce may be their only hope, but after Sterns’ treatment, can he even transform? The back door of the copter opens and, high above the city, Bruce jumps, about to find out…

[JoeChar4321]

I didn't want to read too much and spoiler the entire movie bit I loved what I've skimmed in that plot review.

Also...

Explosion in Hamilton filming!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlDBRizN4Aw

More in Hamilton! (Thanks to Chaos Bringer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeEcx2Daly4

[CuatroDiablos]

My pants just exploded when I read some of those spoilers.

[paraue]

They just shot the aerial footage for some of this movie at my school. It was pretty sweet, wondering how it's going to look on the big screen. Looking foward to this.

[Smiert Spionam]

Can't wait!

http://www.britfilms.tv/images/news/RothAbomination.JPG

Word, I'm really glad Blonsky's character gets a fair amount of screen time pre-Abomination. What a waste it would be to have one of, imo, most talented actors working in your film and only do voice acting for a most CGI character....

[yorrick brown]

UPDATE TIME

A Rhythm & Hues character animator has been chatting up the 'Incredible Hulk' movie in a recent blog post. While the post mostly expresses enthusiasm for the project, it does contain one interesting bit of rumor:

According to this F/X animator, the trailer for the film may debut with the Super Bowl.



2ND

PICCYS

http://cinema.uol.com.br/album/hulkfilmagemrio_album.jhtm
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1661/hulkfilmagemriof034xe1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5899/hulkfilmagemriof024gh5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9391/hulkfilmagemriof023pe0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/3025/hulkfilmagemriof019ap3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/2528/hulkfilmagemriof018vv3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


AND MY FAV PICTURE.ED NORTON DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR.
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/803/hulkfilmagemriof010uu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

MTV Movie Blogs spoke with Sam Elliot and Jennifer Connelly, who appeared as General Thunderbold Ross and Betty Ross in the previous 'Hulk' movie, about being replaced by an all-new cast for 'The Incredible Hulk'. While the actors expressed some small amount of disappointment, they are not losing sleep over not returning to the big green machine.

"Boo hoo," said Sam Elliott, pretending to cry over being replaced by William Hurt as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross. "That's a little weird [to see someone take your part]. But I happen to be a huge Edward Norton fan, and I think he’s a great choice for the Hulk. I'm sure he’ll be incredible."

Story continues after the jump...

Ditto for Jennifer Connelly, who played his daughter. "I love Liv [Tyler]," Connelly said of the next Betty Ross. "She's a friend of mine and I'm so excited that she’s doing it and I can't wait to see it. I love Ed [Norton] as well, and I can't wait to see what Ed does with it.

Still, Elliott wishes they'd have considered using some of the 2003 cast, "because I'd love to have done another one. But I'll be looking forward to seeing this one."


'I`LL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THIS ONE.' I WONDER IF HIS NOSE GREW WHEN HE SAID THAT?.

[FLAME_ON]

Big Will Hurt looks fucking awesome. :cool:

[JoeChar4321]

UPDATE TIME

According to this F/X animator, the trailer for the film may debut with the Super Bowl.


Thanks. I CAN'T WAIT!

[JJFlamingo]

Lookin good on this front...

[X-Nightcrawler]

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/803/hulkfilmagemriof010uu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

That man don't take no shit.

[Terror Australis]

I just got the script for the film yesterday! Now I have to figure out if I want to read it or not:D.

[drugs and hugs]

I just got the script for the film yesterday! Now I figure out if want to read it or not:D.

You do you tease.Or just post it so everyone can read it.

[Terror Australis]

You do you tease.Or just post it so everyone can read it.

Well, if anyone wants to read them I'm happy to email it out to them. Plus I also have the scripts to Voltron, At the Mountains of Madness, Trick 'r Treat, The Pineapple Express and The Lovely Bones. Aren't I a lucky boy?:D

[yorrick brown]

Well, if wants to read happy to email it out to them. Plus I also have the scripts to Voltron, At the Mountains of Madness, Trick 'r Treat, The Pineapple Express and The Lovely Bones. Aren't I a lucky boy?:D


me me me

pretty please trick r treat and lovely bones.i`ll be your best buddie.us aussies have to lookout for each other

[JoeChar4321]

I just got the script for the film yesterday! Now I have to figure out if I want to read it or not:D.


If you read it, I'd love to here your spoiler free opinion of it!

Here's a new image I just came across...

http://superherohype.com/nextraimages/incrhulknewpic2.jpg

It may be just for the video game, I don't know.

[JoeChar4321]

A New interview w/Leterrier here:

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/006462271.cfm

Best known for street-level martial arts flicks such as “The Transporter” and “Unleashed,” director Louis Leterrier gamma-irradiates the big screen on June 13, 2008, with the release of “Incredible Hulk.” Starring (and written by) Edward Norton as Bruce Banner, the titular alter ego of the Green Goliath, along with Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, “Incredible Hulk” acts as a fresh start for the monstrous hero from Marvel Studios after director Ang Lee took a stab at the franchise in 2003.

“It’s a fresh start because I saw there is a real fan base for Ang Lee’s movie,” said Leterrier of Lee’s ill-received “Hulk” in an exclusive interview with Wizard. “I didn’t want to offend [those fans] in any way, and also I like the movie. It was very interesting. it was weaker ground to build a big franchise upon so we decided to scrap it and establish it from bases that are more comic book-based and TV show-based.”

“Incredible Hulk” will still feature several elements from the Ang Lee film such as General “Thunderbolt” Ross (played by William Hurt) and his hunt for Banner. But the development of other antagonists takes place in the film, as well. Heading for those comic book roots, Leterrier pit Hulk against someone very familiar to comic book fans.

“Obviously, General Ross is the villain, so he had to be in it,” added Leterrier. “But the Abomination, Emil Blonsky, was who Marvel wanted to put in this chapter—the first chapter of our new saga—because he’s the most famous. He’s an enemy that can actually threaten the Hulk. It’s very important for me that there is a danger. [B]When Bruce Banner is Hulk, I didn’t feel in Ang Lee’s ‘Hulk’ that there was any threat. He was invincible. So with Abomination there’s actually a monster that can, you know, kill him when he’s in the Hulk form.”

Played in human form by Tim Roth, Blonsky isn’t the only new character. Look for Doc Samson (played by Ty Burrell) and Samuel “the Leader” Sterns (played by Tim Blake Nelson) when the film powers into theaters next summer.

[Jig Saw 123]

I have mixed feelings about this film...

[-heyen-]

I have mixed feelings about this film...

The whole world does, after Ang Lee's film. Have faith, my brother, for Edward Norton brings excellence to everything he does.

[fonxx]

IMHO Norton and Bale are two of the , if not the , best actor of this generation. Comic books adaption are in good hands as we can see.

[lhouzhou01]

Ed Norton is genius. I'm really looking forward to this.

[APzombie]

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/brucebanner.jpg

first still!

courtesy of AICN.

[dennisv]

Not good enough

[Smiert Spionam]

'Bout goddamn time.....jesus........

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9931/hrmoviestills1zk8.jpg

Norton looks good. He always seened waaay closer to how I imagined Bruce Banner. Leaps and bounds (pardon the pun) over Eric Bana....

[bigred760]

I know what Edward Norton looks like; I want to see the big green thing.

[AcE7447]

I'm not really looking forward to this film.


Yah me neither...I know that this movie is starting from scratch and will have ntohing to do with the last one, but the last movie made me absolutely hate the character The Hulk.

I'll still see this movie and it might make me see The Hulk in a new light, but I'm not holding my breath.

[WalterKovacs]

They really need to step up the marketing on this sumbitch! Where's the one sheet? A teaser trailer? Something! What the fuck UNIVERSAL?! Fuel the fire for Chrissakes!!

[JJFlamingo]

Interesting how WB is throwing all kinds of Batman hype out there but the Hulk and Indy 4 really seem to be coming in under the radar...:confused:


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Friday, Jan 4, 2008: The Face Of Movie Game Tournaments Will Change Forever...

[bigred760]

Interesting how WB is throwing all kinds of Batman hype out there but the Hulk and Indy 4 really seem to be coming in under the radar...:confused:

I heard that there will be an Indy 4 trailer/teaser/whatever in January. I'm betting the Hulk folks are waiting until a lot of the CGI is done before releasing any video of the movie.

[fooknasty]

Interesting how WB is throwing all kinds of Batman hype out there but the Hulk and Indy 4 really seem to be coming in under the radar...:confused:


I think that the Hulk is gonna be a tougher sale to audiences then a second Batman or a classic in Indiana Jones. I think WB has hitched their pony to Batman as their big money maker, and you wouldn't even have to advertise Indiana Jones. The movie could open tomorrow and people going to the movie theater would see that over anything they were planning on seeing.

A Hulk reboot, which made money but didn't do anything amazing the first time aroung, will be a tough sale to a summer that already has Batman, Iron Man, and Indiana Jones.

With that said, I am still excited to see this movie and can't wait to see what Norton brings in terms of both his acting and his script.

[bigred760]

I think that the Hulk is gonna be a tougher sale to audiences then a second Batman or a classic in Indiana Jones. I think WB has hitched their pony to Batman as their big money maker, and you wouldn't even have to advertise Indiana Jones. The movie could open tomorrow and people going to the movie theater would see that over anything they were planning on seeing.

A Hulk reboot, which made money but didn't do anything amazing the first time aroung, will be a tough sale to a summer that already has Batman, Iron Man, and Indiana Jones.

With that said, I am still excited to see this movie and can't wait to see what Norton brings in terms of both his acting and his script.

That's a good point that it'll be a tough sell without the original players; I think that Edward Norton as the lead will help it a lot. And if the trailer shows a lot of kickass action and special effects, it might attract the comic book movie loving crowd. And that's probably why it's taking a while to get anything out, they want to finish any post-production that will help the teaser.

[a7xfan]

well, im looking forward to this film, it has to better than that abomination that was ang lee's version

[MidnightAngel]

It was a snart choice to cast Edward Norton to play Bruce Banner.

[Lost in Space]

ya hollywood lets take another chance at the Hulk and watch it suck again gj

[APzombie]

http://www.empireonline.com/images/image_index/hw800/24585.jpg

[yorrick brown]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/Bluedragon__0/Hulk_VS_Ironman.jpg

According to Aint it Cool News, Robert Downey Jnr will be making an appearance in “The Incredible Hulk”. It’s, of course, all part of a plan to tie the new “Hulk” and “Iron Man” movies together.

Downey Jr’s Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) will reportedly feature in a scene opposite “Hulk” villain ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross (William Hurt).

A few days back, “Iron Man” director Jon Favreau mentioned that he’d love a shot at directing an “Avengers” movie – Marvel’s answer to “Justice League” where all the superheroes, like Hulk, Captain America and Iron-Man, team up – and by all indications, Marvel’s thinking the same way too. Aside from Iron Man making an appearance in “Hulk”, Nick Fury (Samuel L.Jackson) turns up in “Iron Man”!

Slowly, but surely, these franchises are being linked…. For a reason.

[Smiert Spionam]

I know what Edward Norton looks like; I want to see the big green thing.

What, you mean this green thing?

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3917/theincrediblehulkxt9.jpg

[bigred760]

What, you mean this green thing?

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3917/theincrediblehulkxt9.jpg

I meant from the movie, in action. I know what the Hulk looks like, I want to see what Edward Norton as the Hulk looks like. That doesn't tell me any more than what I already know, it's a big green thing.

[Nomein]

Ed Norton is a great actor, but if there was to be a fight between him and Eric Bana. Im sorry but Norton would be f*cked.

[bigred760]

Ed Norton is a great actor, but if there was to be a fight between him and Eric Bana. Im sorry but Norton would be f*cked.

What about their respective Hulks? We might have to wait until Norton's flick comes out.

[JoeChar4321]

I heard that there will be an Indy 4 trailer/teaser/whatever in January. I'm betting the Hulk folks are waiting until a lot of the CGI is done before releasing any video of the movie.

Yes, I'm sure Marvel has learned from the mistakes of the first film. Universal should have never rushed images to make their Super Bowl ad back in 2003. If the Hulk nabs a Super Bowl ad this time around like I hear that they will, I'm sure the CGI will be top notch or at least good enough to impress.
http://forums.superherohype.com/images/smilies/Inc%20Hulk.gif

Ed Norton is a great actor, but if there was to be a fight between him and Eric Bana. Im sorry but Norton would be f*cked.
Don't be so sure. Both he and Bana top at at 170lb max.

http://images.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_150/177c_fitness_tip.jpg

[biff_debris]

LOL, I kinda expected Norton's Hulk to look more like Brad Pitt ;D But seriously I do hope this goes better than the first movie, which was kinda goofy and not at all worthy of the character.

EDIT: Whaitaminute -- Sam Jackson as Nick Fury? That is just too badass!

[scarlettm]

Slowly, but surely, these franchises are being linked…. For a reason.
As it turns out, the rumors were indeed true.
Crossover scene (http://www.filmofilia.com/2008/01/20/incredible-hulk-and-iron-man-crossover-scene/)
'It’s a funky scene’ (William Hurt) :cool:

[JoeChar4321]

Here's the whole article they took that "funky" quote from. It contains a SPOILER about the Iron Man/Hulk crossover scene plus other minor spoilers. I deleted a big spoiler about an Abomination scene.



SPOILERS....





Hulk Is More Heroic, Reveals Iron Man Crossover SceneViews 'This is, stylistically, a completely different film,' the 'Incredible Hulk' star explains on the Sundance red carpet.
By Larry Carroll


PARK CITY, Utah — William Hurt is a consummate actor and a closet (until now) comic book geek. Both of which explain his excitement in revealing a bit about one surprise scene he shot for this summer's "The Incredible Hulk."

"I have a scene with Iron Man, with Robert Downey Jr.," the Oscar-winning actor told MTV News Friday at the Sundance Film Festival. "It's a funky scene."

For those who haven't heard the news, superhero house Marvel Comics is aggressively cross-pollinating its superheroes, most likely in preparation for an eventual "Avengers" movie. That means Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury will make a cameo appearance in May 2's "Iron Man," and ol' metalhead himself will drop into "Hulk." Little has been said about the scene — until now.

"I don't know how it'll work," Hurt admitted, saying it was a thrill to appear as General Thaddeus Ross during Downey's scene. "I know it's weird [to work with a character from another movie], and to know it's a device. We did something; I don't know what that's going to be like [to watch]."

In town to unveil the cross-generational romantic drama "The Yellow Handkerchief" to a packed theater of weepy, applauding moviegoers, Hurt was happy to discuss the transition from making that independent film to one of the year's most anticipated blockbusters. "[Marvel] has a lot of guts," he said of the June 13 flick that recast all the characters of 2003's "Hulk." "I hope the film works. I have no idea, because it's so out of my hands now."

Still, Hurt has one particular scene — and several plot revelations — that he can't wait to watch on the big screen.

Unlike Ang Lee, director Louis Leterrier (the "Transporter" films) is intent on laying off the "Hulk as misunderstood monster" angle, thereby making him more heroic. "I want to see the relationship between Hulk and a world that realizes he's not the villain," Hurt said. "Hulk and [Tyler's Betty Ross] have their moment, and the crowd realizes he's not the bad guy."

While Edward Norton has perfected his portrayal of such good-guy/bad-guy conflict in films from "Fight Club" to "American History X," Hurt can't comment on his co-star's performance. "I don't know. I only have two scenes with him," he sighed, sounding a bit disappointed. "That's not enough to get a whole taste of it."

He is convinced, however, that the reboot flick is fully unrelated to Lee's initial installment. "I saw that film. This is, stylistically, a completely different film. They just don't relate," Hurt insisted.

Hurt said Norton worked hard behind the camera to keep the new flick from either becoming too cerebral or falling back on a "Hulk! Smash!" mentality. "[Norton did] a lot of writing, and came up with a lot of ideas. I can't relate them now, because there's not enough time, but he had a lot of ideas."

The script, which was penned by Norton, along with writer Zak Penn, "has to do with the fact that [Banner's] conscience still exists in a body that is a manifestation of power and is greater than his own ability to control it — and how he's learning that relationship," said the veteran actor, who can currently be seen in the awards-season favorite "Into the Wild." "Because that's what's happening to us. That's the central metaphor for all of us, that we're learning these powers — technological powers, whatever — that we don't know if we have enough conscience to control in a wise way yet. And that's what he's doing.

"[Hulk] is managing to save his humanity inside that, while people like General Ross can't," he said of the tension between Bruce Banner and the man who wants to take him down. "That's a main theme throughout many of the comics, and in 'Hulk,' it seems to be [primary]. ... I love him."

And when Hurt makes a statement like that, he isn't just another Hollywood actor hopping on the superhero gravy train. "I believe in Hulk. Absolutely. That's why I did the movie," he revealed. "I'm a Hulk fan, and he was always my favorite. I keep asking my son why he's both of our favorites. I read the comic books, but he's a real fanatic. I didn't even know he was a fanatic for Hulk until after I agreed to do the film — and we're father and son."

Ultimately, with actors like Norton, Tyler, himself and Tim Roth (as Abomination) on set every day, Hurt said he was amazed at how small the massive film felt. "The interesting thing about making 'The Incredible Hulk' was how audacious they were in having such a hugely expensive movie, but at the same time creating this sense right at the core — for me, Liv and Ed — that we could experiment," he grinned. "You're on a hell of a budget, and you're on a hell of a time schedule, and you know this. But when you get inside the little tight circle of the hurricane, there's a very small space of great freedom.

"I was tremendously grateful to Marvel for letting that happen, because sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes a studio film is just pure anxiety; accountants and everybody saying, 'Oh God, oh God, I'm going to get fired,' but that wasn't the case here," said the star, looking forward to the cinematic return of the gamma-fueled antihero. "It was an immense production. But once you got into your scene, it was relatively free."

Check out everything we've got on "The Incredible Hulk."

Visit Movies on MTV.com for more from Hollywood, including news, reviews, interviews and more.

[pablo_super1!]

Goddamn I want a trailer. I can't wait for the Superbowl , I hate football but I hope the rumor of The Hulk trailer or teaser being premiered is great. I think this movie is gonna be great.

[soda]

Here's the whole article they took that "funky" quote from. It contains a SPOILER about the Iron Man/Hulk crossover scene plus other minor spoilers. I deleted a big spoiler about an Abomination scene.



SPOILERS....


can I get up on my soapbox and pontificate for a minute?

Everyone on this site probably knows what my opinion about the Ang Lee Hulk movie is, but I gotta say that the news that Iron Man will make an appearance in the Hulk movie really helps my faith for this film. I'm "meh" on Norton, and I'll wait until I see the flick in the theatre before judging it, but it's good to know he's a geek like me.

It's also very, very good to know that Marvel is crossing over it's movies. The biggest cristism I had of the Ang Lee film was that, while it was a good movie, it wasn't a good Marvel-universe Hulk movie. It was something else, trying to be the Hulk, and not the Hulk itself. I wrote a very long post a while back about the history of the marvel universe shared continuity (as far as Marvel respects continuity, that is, joe Quesada has often said that Marvel "doesn't do reboots", which is true, because Marvel has a very selective memory). What made marvel comics THE name in comics, and what won them dominance over DC back in the silver age (the 60s and 70s) was that, while DC put out books that featured individual characters, and reserved it's crossovers for titles like Justice League, marvel showed a committment to the shared universe and crossed over all it's books. That was the vision that made marvel, that was the company that Stan Lee and Jack Kirby built.

In recent years, marvel has gotten away from this, while DC has taken marvel's silver age gameplan and run with it. It's good to see that marvel is showing a committment to doing this with it's movies, and I can only hope that DC decides to follow suit. All of these characters, that we love, live in the same place, and so, it makes perfect sense that, if the Hulk is destroying san francisco, that SHIELD, or the Avengers, would show up to stop him.

[yorrick brown]

from totalfilm

Ed Norton Mulls Over The Hulk




Here's an excerpt of what he had to say -

Regarding the first Hulk film,

First off it’s utterly unrelated to that film, this is in no way a response to it or picking up from it.

I think like Chris Nolan and those guys did with Batman, we just said: 'We’re going to start completely with our own version of this myth or saga.'

On turning the role down several times before coming on board,

When the phone rings and someone says, ‘Hey, would you be interested in the big green guy?' there’s that part of all of us that doesn’t want to look like an idiot. There’s the wince factor or the defensive part of you that recoils at what the bad version of what that would be. And I did that, basically. I said ‘no’ to it a couple of times.

On Hulks future as a franchise,

To me the whole thing was to envision it in multiple parts. We left a lot out on purpose. It’s definitely intended as chapter one.

This issue of Total Film Magazine is on newsstands tomorrow the 24th, if you can find a newsstand, you know, with newspapers and magazines...do people still read those? Ah well.

The Incredible Hulk hits theaters June 13th!

[Criminal Rock]

Behind the scene footage

Clicky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syP8RlZCdwU)

You're welcome.

[KenSPT]

I saw Ang Lee's Hulk in theaters and have not seen it since. I don't remember hating it, but I also don't remember loving it. Honestly, after running through this thread I just added it to my Netflix queue because I want to give it a rewatch.

That being said, I like others don't like the idea of a reboot happening this soon. Batman Begins was 8 years after Batman and Robin, that's more than enough of a window to allow you to reboot a franchise, I think the reboot for Hulk is a little too early.

I also think alot of people will inevitably think this is a sequel, because not all of the movie going public visit websites and follow films. I'm real interested to see the reaction this gets once reviews come pouring in.

[yorrick brown]

1st look at ABOMINATION..the toy.

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/8553/abombkl7kb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4186/abominationqy9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[bourahioro]

1st look at ABOMINATION..the toy.

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/8553/abombkl7kb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4186/abominationqy9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It's times like this that I really love you, Yorrick - you fuckin' rule.

[a7xfan]

that looks fucking sick!

[biff_debris]

Now them is some fucking TOENAILS.

[soda]

unfortunately, I just got my copy of Y #60, and I can't believe it's over.

Yorrick Brown, we hardly knew ye, but I have to agree that our yorrick brown rules! Thanks for the picks, 'rick.

[Bourne101]

Although I am looking forward to this, I am skeptical and am finding it hard to get over the fact that there was just a Hulk film 5 years ago. If they say they are starting fresh with this, and have all the same characters (basically) then how is it going to be much different than the 2003 version? For one, the general public is going to be confused as hell. The 2003 version didn't do all that well at the box-office to begin with and didn't exactly have the greatest word of mouth, so how is the draw for this one going to be? The story may be different, but since both are origins of the character, I just can't see how they're going to be that much different. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Thoughts?

[bigred760]

I think the marketing for this "new" film will have a lot to do with whether or not it's successful. They'll need to emphasize that this is a new Hulk, new story that starts over, and the like. And obviously promote the hell out of Norton and the rest of the cast.

[God of War]

I wish I hadn't gone into this thread now. I wanted to be totally surprised by the Abomination and its appearance. My own fault I guess. I've never read any Hulk comics or anything. But now I have a good idea of how Tim Roth's creature will appear. Freaky. I can imagine a scene where the Hulk is going to get it's head eaten by that huge mouth on abomination. :eek:

[bigred760]

I wish I hadn't gone into this thread now. I wanted to be totally surprised by the Abomination and its appearance. My own fault I guess. I've never read any Hulk comics or anything. But now I have a good idea of how Tim Roth's creature will appear. Freaky. I can imagine a scene where the Hulk is going to get it's head eaten by that huge mouth on abomination. :eek:

You really think a picture of the toy has ruined the character for you?

[God of War]

You really think a picture of the toy has ruined the character for you?

Well, not really. It's just I wanted to be COMPLETELY surprised, ya know. But hey, it's not going to ruin the movie experience for me. If anything, I'm now that little bit more pumped for seeing this flick. :)

[bigred760]

Well, not really. It's just I wanted to be COMPLETELY surprised, ya know. But hey, it's not going to ruin the movie experience for me. If anything, I'm now that little bit more pumped for seeing this flick. :)

You and me both, my friend. :D

[AspectRatio1986]

I'm too lazy to search right now, when is this slated to hit theaters?

[bigred760]

I'm too lazy to search right now, when is this slated to hit theaters?

June 13

[JoeChar4321]

AICN has a source that claims they've seen footage of the film. It looks legit.

BEWARE Trailer footage SPOILER plus an Iron Man scene SPOILER

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35566

"I thought the shown footage was awesome. It promises much more action than the Ang Lee movie, a great love story and an even greater fight."

The Abomination is "a really mean motha. He sure is a great opponent.
I thought the shown footage was awesome."

Remember the end of Rocky III?...

How cool does that sound? Won't be long now until everyone gets a look.

[yorrick brown]

neat,can`t wait .this movie is gonna go off big time:)

[CyclicNightmare]

It's tough to make a CG vs. CG fight work. I think it's really hit (Kong vs. V-Rexes) and miss (the end of Van Helsing).

I'm uneasy about Hulk vs. Abomination.

[bigred760]

Since CGI will be a big factor in the movie, whether it involves fighting or not, I think everything about the special fx will be cool as hell.

I'm not going to watch any footage of the movie, for fear of spoilers - I'll wait for the trailer - but if the CGI is anything like Ang Lee's Hulk, I think all will be fine.

[a7xfan]

i aggree with bigred only gonna watch the trailer, which i may add is taking fucking ages, we have had a iron man and dark knight one, where is the other big superhero movie trailer. seriously no one outside of the movie industry knows anything about this, i just want to see some footage of something .....please!

[JoeChar4321]

It's tough to make a CG vs. CG fight work. I think it's really hit (Kong vs. V-Rexes) and miss (the end of Van Helsing).

I'm uneasy about Hulk vs. Abomination.

It's suppose to be a blend, not all CGI. This promo statue looks cool. More man sized and definitely meaner.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q130/helios_c7/IMAGE_012.jpg

[bigred760]

Love the hair.

[yorrick brown]

that is cool,very cool indeed.

:D

[Danger^Cart]

Still not as built, or green, as me. Gettin' there, though.

[God of War]

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/headlines/temp/temp280.jpg

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/headlines/temp/temp282.jpg

[Jig Saw 123]

I love how skinner he is instead of being fat and baby faced. But I'm still not really looking forward to this movie.

[yorrick brown]

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/4172/23511242hy2.png (http://imageshack.us)


Before Hasbro presented their line of toys for The Incredible Hulk, we were treated to a surprise sizzle reel that featured lots of new footage, mostly from behind-the-scenes on the set, including the Harlem Street scene with cars being thrown around. One key bit of information revealed in the accompanying sound bites was that the movie takes place five years after the first movie with Bruce Banner having been away all that time... and when he returns, he looks like Edward Norton! We saw lots of scenes of Norton running around with confirmation that the '70s TV show was a big influence, and Tim Roth was introduced as the primary villain Emil Blonsky, a military man whose army is after the Hulk. We only saw Roth in his black leather military gear-you can see a blurry picture of the toy on the right--although it was more than hinted that we'd see him turn into the Abomination. Even though we didn't see any actual shots of either the Hulk or the Abomination, we did see a scene of Roth in his motion capture outfit performing on the soundstage. Essentially, it was a lot of running and jumping and cars flying around with sound bites from those involved and sadly, no Hulk or Abomination, so we had to use our imagination based on the toys, which were mostly poses of the Hulk smashing things. There wasn't anything on display of the Abomination, so we may have to wait for that until the toys' release on May 1. (You can see a lot of those new toys here.)


click here to see the rest
http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/The_Incredible_Hulk_Toy_Fair

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4140/theincrediblehulktoyfaivj2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

VROOM VROOM

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4425/theincrediblehulktoyfaitf7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4425/theincrediblehulktoyfaitf7.23f19d1593.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=502&i=theincrediblehulktoyfaitf7.jpg)

[JoeChar4321]

^You've got to love gamma powered cleavage.^

Here's a better photo of that Hulk display.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/bkblaze/hulkstatue.jpg

[X-Nightcrawler]

I really like that design. The muscles look far better. I hate superhero movies but I might end up watching this one.

[rob the many]

This is the one I want to see. Yeah I want to see batmna but this for some reason I'm looking more forward too if that makes sense.

[JoeChar4321]

They said the trailer for Incredible Hulk will be out in early March. I'm betting it'll be before 10,000 BC. A Hulk, NEW Iron Man AND Dark Knight trailer before 10,000 BC? I hate to say it but the trailer experience will probably top the actual movie itself.

This photo comes from the new Empire Magazine with Iron Man/Robert Downey on the cover. Norton rocks!

http://photos-373.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v195/79/64/696430373/n696430373_2300719_2449.jpg

[anakinsrise]

William Hurt as General Ross
http://http://www.empireonline.com/images/cover/large/2.jpg

http://www.empireonline.com/images/cover/large/2.jpg

[God of War]

Here's a better shot of that Norton image.

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/photos/theincrediblehulk/theincrediblehulk5.jpg

[Gullom]

but if the CGI is anything like Ang Lee's Hulk, I think all will be fine.

Oh my!! :eek:

I guess the if the Hulk looked like the CGI humans from Toy Story I guess you'd be ok with that too!


Please spare me from the CGI...please spare me from having this new Hulk resemble anything like the Ang Lee Hulk!!

[bigred760]

Oh my!! :eek:

I guess the if the Hulk looked like the CGI humans from Toy Story I guess you'd be ok with that too!


Please spare me from the CGI...please spare me from having this new Hulk resemble anything like the Ang Lee Hulk!!

The Ang Lee Hulk was fine, there was nothing wrong with it.

And don't compare that Hulk to the Toy Story characters.

[God of War]

The Ang Lee Hulk was fine, there was nothing wrong with it.

And don't compare that Hulk to the Toy Story characters.
Agreed. I get sick and tired of all the hate towards Ang Lee's hulk movie. It was a fun movie.

[CuatroDiablos]

I think the Ang Lee hulk looked fine and the people that wanted a non CGI hulk need to think that it's impossible to make a hulk movie without CGi and not make it look stupid like the old tv series.

[poopontheshoes7]

I'm getting more and more anxious to see this flick. I'm a huge supporter of Ang Lee's Hulk and will defend it to the death, I really hope this movie owns.

[ElderPredator]

The Ang Lee "Hulk" was absolutely amazing and if you bash it, you're bashing the great visual effects artist of all-time....Dennis Muren.

[X-Nightcrawler]

I don't think they're bashing the effects, god knows they're stellar.

They're bashing his concept of Hulk itself.

[poopontheshoes7]

I don't think they're bashing the effects, god knows they're stellar.

They're bashing his concept of Hulk itself.

I think they made a giant green guy look as real as they possibly could. I also think Hulk is one of the best visual effects to be put to screen yet. He ranks up there with Jurassic Park, T2, Transformers, King Kong, and Gollum.

I'm really dying to see what they do with this movie as far as CGI goes.

[corran horn]

They said the trailer for Incredible Hulk will be out in early March. I'm betting it'll be before 10,000 BC. A Hulk, NEW Iron Man AND Dark Knight trailer before 10,000 BC? I hate to say it but the trailer experience will probably top the actual movie itself.

I'm not surprised. There's very little interest, as far as I know, in 10,000 BC, and so Warner Bros decided to attach three trailers for movies people actually want to see (and may actually be good) to try and get people into the theater. Will it work? We'll find out next weekend.

[Grand_Marquis]

I think they made a giant green guy look as real as they possibly could. I also think Hulk is one of the best visual effects to be put to screen yet. He ranks up there with Jurassic Park, T2, Transformers, King Kong, and Gollum.

I'm really dying to see what they do with this movie as far as CGI goes.

Oh definitely. There's no question that the effects (and Ang Lee's mo cap performance) were stellar in that film. But the pacing was shit and the story dragged and the plot was equal parts lame, confusing, and unfocused. So it sucked.

Awesome effects do not an awesome film make.

[Silverload]

I just want to toss in my support for Ang Lee's The Hulk. I thought it was a great dark character study. It's the Hulk movie I've always wanted but just knew Hollywood would never sacrifice the low hanging fruit of HULK SMASH EVERYTHING for it.

I hope The Incredible Hulk turns out good. I'm sure it will deliver with what the audience has been screaming for, more brawn and less brain.

[a7xfan]

its totally idiotic to think of a hulk film with no cgi in modern day, if you do then i suggest to delete your profile from this forum cause i dont wanna see ya face :D

but seriously, the ang lee's hulk was shit (the film) but the effects are among the greatest i have ever seen, they looked more real that all the effects in peter jacksons king kong put together, im pyched for this fucking film!

[JoeChar4321]

It looks like instead of releasing the trailer this weekend, Universal/Marvel wants to debut the trailer at ShoWest in Las Vegas next week. Universal will be doing their presentation on Thursday morning (March 13) at 11am, so I assume it will be shown at that time.

[yorrick brown]

poster or somebody has to much time on their hands?
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4553/hulk2posterxa0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



looks the same as this

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/donnachaide/Awesome/Hulk.jpg

[X-Nightcrawler]

That's a retouched take of one of the rarer versions of the original "Hulk" posters. Fan-made.

[yorrick brown]

Plus, the studio released details on the premiere of the trailer for the film -

The first teaser trailer for hotly anticipated summer superhero epic "The Incredible Hulk" will have its exclusive broadcast debut in a simultaneous "roadblock" on seven networks on Wednesday, March 12. This first opportunity to see material from the motion picture will be aired at approximately 9:56 p.m. EDT/6:56 p.m. PDT on MTV, MTVU, MTV2, VH1, Spike TV, Nick at Nite and CMT.

Following the on-air premiere, the trailer will be immediately posted on MTV.com for an exclusive period. The trailer will begin showing in theaters across the country on Friday, March 14, with prints of Rogue Pictures' "Doomsday."

"The Incredible Hulk" hits theaters worldwide on June 13, 2008.

About "The Incredible Hulk"

"The Incredible Hulk" kicks off an all-new, explosive and action-packed epic of one of the most popular superheroes of all time. In this new beginning, scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk.

Living in the shadows -- cut off from a life he knew and the woman he loves, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) -- Banner struggles to avoid the obsessive pursuit of his nemesis, General Thunderbolt Ross (William Hurt), and the military machinery that seeks to capture him and brutally exploit his power.

As all three grapple with the secrets that led to The Hulk's creation, they are confronted with a monstrous new adversary known as The Abomination (Tim Roth), whose destructive strength exceeds even The Hulk's own. And on June 13, 2008, one scientist must make an agonizing final choice: accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or find heroism in the creature he holds inside -- The Incredible Hulk.

[God of War]

I wish they'd just hurry up with the damn trailer already. :rolleyes:

As arnie once said in Conan - "ENUFF TALK" :D

[CyclicNightmare]

Well I can see why they waited so long to release a trailer. The advanced trailer of the first one during the Super Bowl garnered a very negative reaction as the effects were unfinished. It got word of mouth off on a very bad foot. I'm sure they're waiting, making sure the effects are top notch so people don't get a sour taste in their mouths.

[arazz45]

http://www.worstpreviews.com/trailer.php?id=551&item=0

link to a preview for the new trailer coming wednesday ^^^^ CHECK IT OUT!!!

[bigred760]

http://www.worstpreviews.com/trailer.php?id=551&item=0

link to a preview for the new trailer coming wednesday ^^^^ CHECK IT OUT!!!

It's a trailer for the trailer . . . :confused:.

Okay.

[arazz45]

my bad... srry for the confusion

[Grand_Marquis]

Yeah, I don't understand the point to that either.
This is the future of entertainmnet - watching trailers for upcoming movie trailers. Ugh.

[bigred760]

my bad... srry for the confusion

No confusion (at least not much :D). Just thought it was a little weird.

[JoeChar4321]

It's a trailer for the trailer . . . :confused:.

Okay.

It's just a TV commercial they've been running on MTV since the MTV networks will be premiering it first. It worked on me. I know the exact time and everything. I'll be tuning in on Wednesday at 9:56 pm EDT to see the whole thing!

[God of War]

I just thought I'd dribble a bit before the first teaser trailer is released. For me, it's Wednesday afternoon 4:00 pm. So I still have to wait a bit more.

http://novia.com.sg/forums/style_emoticons/default/drooling.gif

[APzombie]

I read an article (can't remember the link) that claimed a scoop from the inside admitted there being tension between Norton and Marvel over the way to editing is heading. A little while later someone else sent a scoop to that site claiming to also be apart of the post production rebutting that there isn't tension, that "this is the way Norton works on all of his films, even his best".

sorry i can't remember the link, maybe ISEB or something. thought i'd drop it by.

[anakinsrise]

http://i31.tinypic.com/2n0seog.jpg

[Raimo69]

I read an article (can't remember the link) that claimed a scoop from the inside admitted there being tension between Norton and Marvel over the way to editing is heading. A little while later someone else sent a scoop to that site claiming to also be apart of the post production rebutting that there isn't tension, that "this is the way Norton works on all of his films, even his best".

sorry i can't remember the link, maybe ISEB or something. thought i'd drop it by.

Is this it. If it is i got it from some blog.

I'm told that's because Norton and Marvel are clashing over how to cut the pic. Insiders say Norton was "promised tremendous involvement and access" after Marvel invited him into the core team to rewrite Zak Penn's script. Says one insider, "There's a lot of posturing going on between Edward's camp and Marvel over how you edit the final version." Sources also tell me that, starting last night and continuing at least throughout today, the actor will be holed up with Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel, Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige, and director Louis Leterrier to try to "reach an amicable resolution" to this $150+ million film feud.

Thats a cool pic. I thought it was from the game at first. Hopefully we see the hulk tonight.

[JoeChar4321]

Thats a cool pic. I thought it was from the game at first. Hopefully we see the hulk tonight.

Oh, we'll see the Hulk tonight! We'll also see the Abomination. I've heard from people that have seen it and they're still raving about it. I can't wait!

There is no "film feud" here and all that is just part of the process on any big film. Any attempt to blow this in to a feud is just silly or contentiously malicious.

[APzombie]

Is this it. If it is i got it from some blog.

I'm told that's because Norton and Marvel are clashing over how to cut the pic. Insiders say Norton was "promised tremendous involvement and access" after Marvel invited him into the core team to rewrite Zak Penn's script. Says one insider, "There's a lot of posturing going on between Edward's camp and Marvel over how you edit the final version." Sources also tell me that, starting last night and continuing at least throughout today, the actor will be holed up with Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel, Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige, and director Louis Leterrier to try to "reach an amicable resolution" to this $150+ million film feud.

Thats a cool pic. I thought it was from the game at first. Hopefully we see the hulk tonight.

yea thats it. Probably just much to do about nothing. Hope it fuels the creative process.

[Boner X-Ray]

The trailer is online here:

http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1583143&vid=215625

Ugh...that did nothing for me.

[ElderPredator]

FUCK!!!

I'm in Canada so I can't see it! Fuckin' MTV!! :mad:

[CuatroDiablos]

OMFG that was incredible...the last scene in the trailer was epic.:eek:

[TeeRay]

The trailer gives me a good feeling. I think this will surprise a lot of people.

[Greenleaf1]

Man, that trailer was a massive disappointment. It looks like a lot of talent going to waste, and those effects were not very good at all. I hope the effects get better by the release date.

[Silverload]

Ugh...that did nothing for me.

I agree. The Matrixish punch at the end had me rolling my eyes. Ang Lee's Hulk looked far more realistic and more intimidating, this Hulk looks like a cartoon.

[MisterChristian]

FUCK!!!

I'm in Canada so I can't see it! Fuckin' MTV!!

I'm in Canada too but clicking on the HD version is working for me so far...it's downloading :)

Try that.

[ilovemovies]

While I still don't think this will be as good as Ang Lee's movie, I have to say that actually looks pretty cool.

[Grand_Marquis]

Wow awesome! From the sound of that trailer, the story for this one's gonna be great! I wish the effects were more on-par with Ang Lee's Hulk, but ultimately, I'd rather see good story than good effects anyway. And this looks like it's gonna deliver on the story end. (ehm, unlike Ang Lee's)

[FLAME_ON]

Cool video game! ;)



Just kidding, looks pretty sweet!

[yorrick brown]

YEAH BOY!!!!

[poopontheshoes7]

Looks damn good if you ask me. I loved Ang Lee's Hulk and this one looks very different but equally as cool. Bring it on. I love the new Hulk look and Abomination looks cool as shit.

:D

[yorrick brown]

marvel let ed norton do what he wants with this movie!!!

[ElderPredator]

It was actually a great trailer but the overall quality of it was pretty bad. You can tell that the CGI still needs a ton of work but we're still months away. That trailer looked very rushed.

As well, did anyone from Ontario giggle when you see Hulk and Abomination running down Yonge Street in Toronto? :D

[MisterChristian]

Love the nice plug for the Zanzibar strip club on Yonge Street!! (the first since Van Damme's Maximum Risk)...

Sam The Record Man...R.I.P. :(

You can tell that the CGI still needs a ton of work but we're still months away. That trailer looked very rushed.

Have to agree with you ElderPredator!

[ElderPredator]

Sam The Record Man...R.I.P. :(

I know, it's not there anymore. Double-Oh-Zero and I have bought a lot of movies from there over the years. Hey! Maybe we'll see the World's Biggest Book Store. ;)

For a $130 million movie, the CGI should definitely be wicked in the finished product.

[FLAME_ON]

It was actually a great trailer but the overall quality of it was pretty bad. You can tell that the CGI still needs a ton of work but we're still months away. That trailer looked very rushed.


I loved the direction, tone, and story the movie looks like it has... but then I saw that last part. I don't know what it is, but bad CG is one of my biggest peeves in film. I hope it does clean up. But the contrast of that MTV clip was real bad, so I'm sure that didn't help.

Lee's Hulk is still one of best CG characters I have ever seen.

[ElderPredator]

I loved the direction, tone, and story the movie looks like it has... but then I saw that last part. I don't know what it is, but bad CG is one of my biggest peeves in film. I hope it does clean up. But the contrast of that MTV clip was real bad, so I'm sure that didn't help.

Lee's Hulk is still one of best CG characters I have ever seen.

Totally agreed on all parts Flame. The rendered trailer from MTV looked shitty to begin with so it doesn't do the trailer justice. Apple needs to release their own HD rendered version to really get the right feel. Overall, a very bad debut so they'll need to make up for this one.

I still don't understand the hate for the first "Hulk" to this day.

[yorrick brown]

I still don't understand the hate for the first "Hulk" to this day.

i know :).i loved it,may`be because it was so different to other comic movies.

i though the hulk in that 1st one was cool.alot of people thought he wasn`t mean enough looking,he looked like shrek had hit the gym.

but this hulk looks awesome !!!.i`m sure they`ll work on the cgi before release.peter jackson changed the look of king king from the 1st teaser to the 2nd.

plus norton is a perfectionst.

He directed this right ;).

[Double-Oh-Zero]

Hulk himself looks good (besides the obviously unfinished CGI), but Roth/Abomination is where it's at.

Roth as big freakin' monster+fight with Norton=Fight Club 2=this film will be the tits.

And it was funny seeing Sam The Record Man, but funnier still is that the scene it's in appears to be set in Harlem (judging by the Apollo marquee).

[poopontheshoes7]

The CGI doesnt look that bad to me at all. Whats so bad about it? It doesnt look quite as good as the original but like others said its still a few monthes away from release so I'm sure the CGI will touched up.

I'm suprised at the negativity so far, the ending of the trailer put a big dorky smile on my face.

[biff_debris]

That does look a bit cludgy, but I've still got high hopes for this one.

[ElderPredator]

Hulk himself looks good (besides the obviously unfinished CGI), but Roth/Abomination is where it's at.

Roth as big freakin' monster+fight with Norton=Fight Club 2=this film will be the tits.

And it was funny seeing Sam The Record Man, but funnier still is that the scene it's in appears to be set in Harlem (judging by the Apollo marquee).

Oh yeah! Very true!

The ending run at eachother also put a silly grin on my face so I can't wait! :D

[God of War]

Go here and DL the 720 dp version. It's a bit better.

http://davestrailerpage.co.uk/

[deppjolieperabo]

looks pretty good!!

but it's even cooler, because they show yonge street at the end! :D;)

[Grand_Marquis]

It's amazing what a little HD will do to change an opinion. :D
Here's a couple big, clear screen grabs of the ol' green guy, so's yall can get a nice long look at what we're dealing with:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/productionklipz/Picture2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/productionklipz/Picture3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/productionklipz/Picture1-1.jpg


Actually doesn't look half bad, if you ask me.

[ElderPredator]

You're right Grand, it looks way better in those captures! What a difference!

[dennisv]

Oh.. oh... I... I'm on a verge of exploding in my... my.. p-p-p-p.... ohhh there it goes...

[God of War]

I reckon that Abomination looks WILD! He's also bigger than Hulk, and more powerful. I'd say that the final battle will be one of the most memorable in this type of movie. Hulk's got his work cut out for him. Wow! I simply cannot wait for this one. :D

[Jig Saw 123]

It looks ok, the street showdown looks impressive. You can pretty much tell everything thats going to happen just after viewing that trailer... Thats the problem when you release a trailer so late near its release.

[God of War]

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[JoeChar4321]

Oh yeah! Very true!

The ending run at eachother also put a silly grin on my face so I can't wait! :D

That sums it up for me. The silly grin is still in place. HD does make a difference especially in this case. Excellent trailer with still plenty of time to build. I LOVE the build up to seeing the Hulk for the first time. I wish they had done the same for the Abomination. The "what the hell is that" intro doesn't really work. Other then that, OUTSTANDING.

I have a feeling the CGI is only going to get better. The Iron Man Super Bowl spot should've taught people that.

[God of War]

Norton's Hulk is alot slimmer than Lee's version. Dunno about that. Hulk is orighinally so massively muscled, that he had trouble turning. hehe. Also, note the extra vascularity on this hulk.

[Weapon X]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v61/ChiefThunder/PDVD_000.png

Remember that awesome "PINNNNNNNNNGGGGGG!" sound they'd play on the old Incredible Hulk series whenever Bill Bixby would start to transform?

God, I hope that sounds plays when this scene is shown.

[Raimo69]

That would be cool if they played the oringal music. During the trailer at times it look a bourne movie when Ed nortan was running around. This movie looks good. Looks a lot better then the Ang Lee version

[MisterTwister]

Ang Lee's Hulk looks better? WTF are some of you smoking on here. Seriously. I want to know who your dealer is.

Lee's Hulk wasn't bad but it was too damn serious, I couldn't have fun with it. I hated Hulk's baby face too. Ugh. Also the editing, which started off cool became annoying very quickly.

This Hulk looks MUCH better and the action looks tighter. Great cast, too. I'm there.

[fooknasty]

Hmm, didn't really do anything for me until the end, which looks freakin sweet.

I went from slightly interested to fairly excited ;)

[corran horn]

Looks good to me! Norton and co. seem right on target, and the effects look pretty good. I'm not as excited for this as I am for Iron Man, Indy, Dark Knight, or Wall-E, but this falls solidly in the #5 slot.

[MidnightAngel]

Saw the trailer and it looks better than the first film. Oh please let this movie rule! I wonder if this Hulk movie is a sequel or a new start just like Batman Begins...

[Raimo69]

I think it is a start over like batman begins.

[Silverload]

Ang Lee's Hulk looks better? WTF are some of you smoking on here. Seriously. I want to know who your dealer is.

Lee's Hulk wasn't bad but it was too damn serious, I couldn't have fun with it. I hated Hulk's baby face too. Ugh. Also the editing, which started off cool became annoying very quickly.

This Hulk looks MUCH better and the action looks tighter. Great cast, too. I'm there.

That's kind of funny how people see radically different things. I was just saying earlier how I thought this new Hulk looks like a teenager while Ang Lee's Hulk looked like a true brute.

http://us.ent4.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/universal_pictures/the_hulk/hulk8.jpg
http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/wp-content/photos/hulk_movie.jpg

I personally don't see how the style of action displayed in this new trailer is still hip. I'm not a big fan of slick cartoonish action, I prefer believable action with real emotion. This looks to me mindless eye candy. I'm not saying it won't be good, the trailer didn't give us jackshit on the story, but it looks to be such a strong contrast from Lee's realistic and mature take to a Saturday morning cartoon.

[Backstabba]

The story feels really...underdeveloped.

I mean if feels like "I'm the Hulk. Oh, a new villian." and BAM! There's the climax.

Norton + Roth + Hurt always = Good though.
And it looks fun.

Just...yeah.

[pablo_super1!]

This looks great, but it was this scene in the trailer that got me really pumped.


http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?fid=Inbox&mid=1_14296_AKM6vs4AADDNR9iZ4ABuBjR39Go&pid=2&tnef=&YY=1205377539209&newid=1&clean=0&inline=1

[thedudeman69]

whoa. That looks great.

[yorrick brown]

This looks great, but it was this scene in the trailer that got me really pumped.


http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?fid=Inbox&mid=1_14296_AKM6vs4AADDNR9iZ4ABuBjR39Go&pid=2&tnef=&YY=1205377539209&newid=1&clean=0&inline=1


i can`t see it?.

[pablo_super1!]

I think its too big.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2629/hulkgifmo6.gif

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7429/incrediblegifzu2.gif

Here are 2, dam this trailer just massively boosted my interest in this. it looks pretty awesome but still I want o see Iron Man and The Dark Knight and many other movies more than this, but this is probably now in my top 20 most anticipated of 2008.

[JoeChar4321]

That's kind of funny how people see radically different things. I was just saying earlier how I thought this new Hulk looks like a teenager while Ang Lee's Hulk looked like a true brute.


Ang Lee didn't deliver a realistic and mature take to a Saturday morning cartoon. He delivered a poorly paced mess of a movie with Hulk Poodles and a bizarro ending. If this Hulk looks like a teenager then this teenager would kick the crap out of his pudgy uncle.

http://www.ejoanett.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/compare_hulk.jpg

[Sigur509]

It was not a bad trailer, just not the amazing one I was hoping for. But I'm about 8 kinds of gay for Edward Norton, so my ass was already in the seat.

Im still really excited for this.

[the clever guy]

so....is it just me or does the hulk look nothing like edward norton as opposed to ang lee's hulk which was basically a giant green eric bana?

[echo_bravo]

I am gonna be honest so dont hate me too much but this looks like crap. It seems like Edward Norton thinks so too as we are hearing he isnt too pleased with the final cut.

The CGI looks pretty meh. A little bit too videogamish for me.

I am gonna have to go by strong word of mouth if I am going to see this in theaters.

[CyclicNightmare]

It's tough to make a CG vs. CG fight work. I think it's really hit (Kong vs. V-Rexes) and miss (the end of Van Helsing).

I'm uneasy about Hulk vs. Abomination.
Still.

[davep1]

[QUOTE=Roy L Dennis;2489806]I remember when he sacked the directer of american history x and reedited it they way he wanted, leaving Tony Kaye so pissed off and bitter he wanted to have his name replaced with Humpty Dumpty on the credits, when newline told him to grow up and piss the hell off, he tryed to sue them for $275.
QUOTE]

Yeh I heard something along those lines, but why $275?? How would he get to that figure??

[anakinsrise]

Im not sure if anyone will ever perfect CGI But this is does look like a leaner and younger Hulk than Ang Lee's
I dug the scene of Bruce jumping from the helicopter,and maybe the story will be stronger this time around.
I wonder if those are some kind of beta bands bruce is wearing so he can control his transformation.
Ah well im sure we will see a lot more of this before July

Thank you God of War for posting the link,thats a great site to view trailers.

[JCPhoenix]

I am gonna be honest so dont hate me too much but this looks like crap. It seems like Edward Norton thinks so too as we are hearing he isnt too pleased with the final cut.

The CGI looks pretty meh. A little bit too videogamish for me.

I am gonna have to go by strong word of mouth if I am going to see this in theaters.

Completely agree. Norton is awesome and all and I was interested based on that but having seen the trailer, this feels a little...amateurish, in light of some of the great comic book movies recently (I'm looking at you, Batman Begins). It's probably one of the weakest trailers I've seen for a comic book movie yet, in my opinion. It just feels incredibly standard - I never felt the trailer built any excitement whatsoever and some of the line deliveries don't sound too great (it's beyond my comprehension, maybe if I can control it...I can use it)...I dunno. I'm just very underwhelmed by that trailer right now.

[miguel_montes]

It seems like Edward Norton thinks so too as we are hearing he isnt too pleased with the final cut.

Source, please...

[fonxx]

Honestly I didn´t like The Hulk that much. I think it should resemble, even a little, to Ed Norton. It seems too fake with all that CGI.

On the other hand, I like the plot, and I am definetely anticipating this one.

[Monotreme]

I dunno, guys... it looks pretty silly. I mean, it's bound to be silly; it's hard to make a serious, heavy-handed and realistic movie about a geeky scientist who turns into a giant, green, insane monster and wrecks things. It may be fun and entertaining, but I seriously doubt that it will be able to even hold a candle to The Dark Knight in terms of realism and seriousness. I mean, the trailer does out outrageously over the top and stylized. I'd like to think Ed participating in the screenplay will help out some, but I don't really get the vibe of "seriousness" from the trailer. We'll have to wait and see.

[ilovemovies]

I dunno, guys... it looks pretty silly. I mean, it's bound to be silly; it's hard to make a serious, heavy-handed and realistic movie about a geeky scientist who turns into a giant, green, insane monster and wrecks things.

Ang Lee succeeded. His Hulk was very dark and fascinating and compelling yet also worked really well as a popcorn flick. That is until the last 15 minutes which were awful. Lee's movie is a near masterpiece that comes THIS close to being one but misses due to that ending.


Anyway, I wasn't expecting to have my mind blown away and I don't think this will even begin to touch Ang Lee's great movie but it still looks like a hell of a lot of fun to me.

[king_verhoeven]

Well the trailer was good, but it clearly work its way towards the final scene. But that scene but a big smile on my face. Although it resembled the final battle of the matrix revolutions, it seems more kickass then all the action in the Hulk. This "abomination" (not into comics) seems a real threat opposed to the tanks and fighter-jets in the Hulk. Plus Tim Roth is a kickass villain (look at Rob Roy)

[corran horn]

I dunno, guys... it looks pretty silly. I mean, it's bound to be silly; it's hard to make a serious, heavy-handed and realistic movie about a geeky scientist who turns into a giant, green, insane monster and wrecks things. It may be fun and entertaining, but I seriously doubt that it will be able to even hold a candle to The Dark Knight in terms of realism and seriousness. I mean, the trailer does out outrageously over the top and stylized. I'd like to think Ed participating in the screenplay will help out some, but I don't really get the vibe of "seriousness" from the trailer. We'll have to wait and see.

Funny you should mention this. A LOT of people feel that Hulk is not supposed to be serious--or at the very least, not as serious as Lee's version. This complaint came from some critics as well, labeling the film "joyless" and "proof that superhero films can be too serious". Having seen most of Lee's version, I'm inclined to agree. Seriousness works for Nolan and Bats, but it may not be the best fit for a big green guy.

I'll see if I can get a hold of Norton's script and offer some spoiler-free thoughts.

[Mr.HyDe807]

It looks cool, but that trailer was pretty underwhelming. I'll wait for the theatrical one before i put my two cents on it.

[MadsenOMC]

I'm amazed that after the way the first one turned out (box office wise; I actually like the movie itself) the studio spent more than $150 million to make a sequel (or reboot or whatever you want to call it). Very risky move. I love Norton and Roth and I'll see this, but with very low expectations, especially after the story about Norton fighting with the studio over final cut. The CGI looks so very CGI. I know the big final battle is supposed to be rousing, but when those huge CGI monsters run at each other, I can't help but laugh my ass off. Looks so damn silly.

[DaMovieMan]

Meh, it looks like a movie for kids. (Basically the reason why Tim Roth is involved in the first place was because he wanted to be in a movie for his kid(s))
I saw half of Lee's Hulk and it was okay, a bit boring, but eh, it definiately felt more serious. Looks like they went from one extreme to the next with this one.
I'm not holding my breath, The Dark Knight will still be the best superhero movie this year.

[Smiert Spionam]

Sorry, ya'll, but I'm just not a fan of Ang Lee's Hulk...at all. Seriously, it was one of the only movies I've ever cosidered walking out on (me and my mom both). The story was shit, Bana wasn't right for the role, and it was too goddamn arthouse. (And do I have to mention the Hulk Dogs.....? I think not).

Anyways, yes, the CGI for this flick does looks rushed, but coming back from potentially being a straight-to-DVD release and now looking to be a summer blockbuster, you gotta give props where props are due. I'm sure they'll have a bit more time to work on the CGI, but be honest, they definitely needed a trailer something bad 'cuz I'm sure the average movie-going populi didn't know shit about this flick until 9 whatever last night.

P.S. The Hulk fights the Abomination in front of the Apollo Theatre???? That's so FUCKING HOOD!!! Hahahaha

[poopontheshoes7]

The nitpicking about the CGI is ridiculous. We still got about 4 monthes until this thing comes out. Chill out people. Remember everybody bitching up a storm over the CGI in King Kong? Didnt it look much better when you actually saw the film? Calm down and give the thing the benefit of the doubt before you rip it apart.

[MadsenOMC]

The nitpicking about the CGI is ridiculous.

No, it isn't. If it wasn't ready they shouldn't have released a trailer showing so much of it. It is perfectly reasonable to judge a trailer that has been approved for release by a studio. Stating otherwise is in fact ridiculous.

[ElderPredator]

I feel much better now..... (director Louis Leterrier just released this in an interview)

" [We released the trailer quite late because] no shots are finished yet. That’s why we took so long to release the teaser, because unlike the other movies coming out this summer, our main character relies on so much calculation and technique. None of the shots in this trailer are finished shots, but I think it’s decent enough and it shows the audience what we’re going for. There’s a different version of the teaser that will only be shown in movie theatres where you see a close-up of the Hulk’s face as he comes out of the darkness and cries to [Betty]. A full close-up, like full-screen. And until we had that shot right I didn’t want to release it. That’s why it took so long for us…I never saw that Superbowl spot [that drew criticism of Ang Lee’s film for showing Hulk unfinished]. I’ve asked for it and they’ve said, “No, no, you don’t want to see that.” (Laughs) Anyway, I would have never allowed anything to come out that I wasn’t happy with." :D

So the CGI wasn't finished at all which is a huge relief!

[ElderPredator]

HOLY FUCK! THIS IS A RECOMMENDED READ!

This sequence is toward the end of the movie. But our final scene, our final battle – unlike a normal movie where the final fight scene is six minutes long, ours is 26 minutes long! So you get 26 minutes of two monsters pummelling each other through New York City, jumping up and down, ripping helicopters from the sky and stuff. You know, lots of green blood on the street, splashed all around. So it’s pretty cool. For me it was one of the most exciting elements of making the movie: ‘I have two monsters fighting in New York City, that’s going to be fun.’ You know, how do you come up with fun, original stuff? And you’ve seen just the beginning of the face-off, with the monsters running towards each other — BOOM! — they smash into each other, and then craziness ensues. Some humans try to get out of the way but no, they can’t… there’s a little bit of collateral damage! (Laughs) There’s a bit of a bodycount. Not on account of the Hulk — the Hulk’s a saviour — but Blomsky is ruthless."

Now I can't fucking wait! :)

[Raimo69]

That sounds insane. 26 minutes of ass kicking. I wonder how long this movie will be hopefully it will be 2 hours long. Also Ang Lee's Hulk has the same color as kermit the frog its to bright.

[ilovemovies]

26 minutes seems a bit on the long side. Hope the scene doesn't go on longer than it should.

[Grand_Marquis]

Know what's missing in my day-to-day life? 26 minutes of giant fucking monsters beating the shit out each other. God, this movie's gonna be fun.

[JoeChar4321]

Now THAT is what a summer movie is suppose to be like! 26 minutes sounds amazing to me. No, it sounds INCREDIBLE! Anyone that thinks a Hulk VS Abomination fight could get tedious at any time doesn't know the characters. This will be like nothing ever seen on film. Forget Drunken Master Kung Fu and forget Neo & Agent Smith. Two 100 ton strength gamma iradiated behemoths going at it is exactly what I want to see in the middle of summer. That still leaves a hour and a half of exposition, character development and other action. With Norton so heavily involved, this won't be just a live action cartoon. Sounds like the perfect balence to me and the perfect summer movie.