Thursday, January 31, 2013

The Incredible Hulk


I was a bit hesitant about watching this movie after 2003's Hulk, which I did not like and was bored before halfway and couldn't even finish the movie without fast forwarding it.  Luckily, The Incredible Hulk feels easier to digest and sit through.  It's lighter and much easier to enjoy.  In my mind, these superhero movies tend to be best if they don't dwell too deeply on philosophical aspects.  There are three major encounters of the Hulk, separated by bits of running around and talking in between.  This made the beginning more exciting and fun to watch, but then the waiting until the encounter tend to be a tad boring.  The rise of the villain of this film, Abomination, was very typical.  You could see it coming a mile away, but sadly, his screen time is limited to only the climax, which feels like a missed opportunity and arrived too late.  The scientist in which Bruce decided to trust for an antidote was an annoying character, and they never really explained about that antidote.  The movie ended before any explanations could be done, all we know is that it didn't work.  Anyway, an entertaining movie but there are better superhero movies out there.
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