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Another HULK Review Says It

woohoo by TKO	Jun 13th, 2003 09:37:26 AM
can't wait to see it
oh, I forgot by TKO	Jun 13th, 2003 09:37:46 AM
1st! and 2nd!
wow, I'm on a roll... by Ryo	Jun 13th, 2003 09:38:10 AM
Guess it pays to be awake a midnight! Still unsure about seeing the movie, but if it's eye candy, I'll just see it for the hell of it I guess.
Apologist Bullshit - More Avi Arad Covering by genro	Jun 13th, 2003 10:05:29 AM
"For those bitching about the changes from the origin story in the comics or television show and the movie adaptation, I
What If the Hulk Went Berzerk? by Boris the Blade	Jun 13th, 2003 10:26:16 AM
That was one of my favorite, if not my favorite "What If" stories. Most of the others were pathetic. The one with What If Spiderman became a movie star was pretty good too....Thank you for this non sequitor.
Hulk want you to but big gulp at seven 11 - special hulk glutton by WeedyMcSmokey	Jun 13th, 2003 10:32:16 AM
Wow, does he ever look bright green in those trailers. Neon even. PG-13 indicates some pretty timid faire. But, alas, this film is not meant for me.
Second tier? by Aquafresh	Jun 13th, 2003 10:32:58 AM
I would consider the Hulk to be first tier. Moon Knight is second tier. And also the source of my user id. Actually, he's more like third or fourth tier.
Does Hulk rape our childhoods? by Tarl_Cabot	Jun 13th, 2003 10:35:10 AM
I'm looking forward to seeing Hulk break shit! But I hope it's not another Godzilla...
I cannot wait!! by viola123	Jun 13th, 2003 10:37:11 AM
This looks so fantastic. Every time I see Eric Bana's face, the more and more scenes we're getting to see like in commercials and specials (that MTV one), he's breaking my heart already. And then the Hulk's! Oh gosh, my heart. I cannot wait to see this. I think it's going to be beautiful. Thank you for the review! I did read the "Hollywood Reporter" and it made me soo squeal! I loved it!
Hulk vs. Juggernaught by Tarl_Cabot	Jun 13th, 2003 10:43:01 AM
If X-men 3 or 4 doesn't introduce The J-naught than I hope They give him to the Hulk series for villian services. Now that would be tits watching those guys throw down! who's with me?
lol 2nd tier by Nothing but Corn	Jun 13th, 2003 11:05:22 AM
I really can't see the Hulk being labeled as a second tier character. Daredevil, Ironman, Ghost Rider....those are second tier characters. I'd even venture so far as to say that outside of Spidey and those ever-mighty X mutants, The Hulk is marvel's biggest property. Other than this small criticism, I think that was an awesome review.
Rogues Gallery by MattKopp	Jun 13th, 2003 11:34:08 AM
I have to admit, Hulk might not have a greatest rogues gallery, but there are those with far worse, for instance Batman with the likes of the Penguin and Egghead. Doc Samson is more of a side-kick than an enemy and the Leader lost his impact years ago. Oh and by the way, there is no doubt that the Hulk is a first tier Marvel character.
Why Is This Film Called The Hulk? by Wyngarde	Jun 13th, 2003 11:39:14 AM
This movie sounds like crap. Crusher Creel is the God-Damned Absorbing man, not Prick Nolte. As for "I'm a movie goer, not a comic reader" Screw you! People like you are killing this genre. Just call it 'My Son, The Monster' and nobody would complain. Ang Lee SUCKS. Read his interviews in Wizard and see what an arogant jerk he is. Or go to www.thenickatoms.com and read his statement about the Hulk. I just want a comic book movie that's actually about the comic book, that's all. It would be an original film if a diretor followed the comic for once in cinema history.
Mori..... by POOPIEBUTT	Jun 13th, 2003 11:39:57 AM
Watch it please....not everyone's forgiven your pompousness. Sarcasm will get you nowhere.
So, about Bruce Banner... by PoopsMcGee	Jun 13th, 2003 11:50:15 AM
...is he a pseudo-mutant in this movie? The gene is there, but it's triggered by gamma radiation?
Billy Crudup by broken ear	Jun 13th, 2003 11:50:30 AM
would have been a better Bruce Banner. Bana was great in Chopper but was too expressionless in this.
Puny Humans... by zer0cool2k2	Jun 13th, 2003 12:00:10 PM
Maybe it's just the way they timed it, but it sure seems in the last couple of days, since I've heard about the "workprint" in all ares of the media (internet, print media, radio, television), that they've cranked up the marketing. I've seen a lot more commercials, and they all seem to feature a lot more actual Hulk footage. The MTV thing had a lot in it too. (from what I saw, I missed the first half). The animator putting Hulk through calasthenics was classic though, and he had a pair of Hulk hands at his desk! which reminds me, sure seems like those toys hit the stores waaaaaayyyyy before the premiere date. Anyway, I've got my fingers crossed for this one.
Devilcats a gaylord! by nomadic	Jun 13th, 2003 12:26:30 PM
If you are going to criticise, at least do the research first. If you scroll down todays news (for a change theirs been quite a bit!) there is a fantastic piece by Father Geek. Also Harry apologised for not posting, but then made reference to the earlier editorial. Don't pander to the majority and criticise for the sake of it. NOBHEAD!
More positive reviews by jonnyvonpoo	Jun 13th, 2003 02:06:54 PM
darkhorizons.com has just post 3 additional positive reviews. This is sounding better and better!
OK, I'm interested by Terry_1978	Jun 13th, 2003 02:08:50 PM
The Dad being the Absorbing Man still doesn't sit well with me, but I'm willing to overlook it. The CGI is starting to grow on me, after seeing so much of it from commericals and trailers. In the sequel, ya gotta get more sci-fi oriented and bring on Da Leader, and have him throw all kinds of robots and crap at Banner in his untimely efforts to destroy and/or harness his Hulk power.
Awesome! by medadevilz	Jun 13th, 2003 02:26:17 PM
Excellent review there buddy! am surely gonna watch this one....
Oooh... a gay lord by Mr_Zzsazzz	Jun 13th, 2003 02:46:28 PM
Can he be my special lord? MMMMM
Despite all my previous support for this movie I will say this by Ribbons	Jun 13th, 2003 02:47:49 PM
If the ending showcases a fucking Hulk dog chasing a mailman, I'm gonna lose it. And not in a good way.
Hulk's Purple Pants by Mr. Pink 3000	Jun 13th, 2003 03:00:41 PM
All I care to know is where in the blue hell does he get those purple pants? Also, how do they stay on if he transforms from a six foot guy into a ten foot monster? I don't want to see Li'l Hulk personally
Something intereting about The Hulk, and Juggernaut by mbaker	Jun 13th, 2003 03:13:48 PM
In the Capcom games, notice how Juggernaut looks bigger, and taller than Hulk by A few feet.
Can't wait!! by Lost Skeleton	Jun 13th, 2003 03:14:44 PM
I love that all of the reviews are really positive. I had faith in Ang Lee's direction (Tiger is wonderful and one of my favorite films). This is looking better and better. My girlfriend still thinks Hulk looks fake but she is going to see it with me on Friday. I wish it was the 20th already! Hulk smash!!!
PLEASE SOMEONE RESPOND TO THIS by aintitcooltalkba	Jun 13th, 2003 04:00:48 PM
Talkbackers who love this lame crap, please let me know how this is ok: THE HULK IS KILLING F'IN UNITED STATES SERVICEMEN! How is this acceptable? How is any situation in filmdom o.k. where the average grunt is thrown 3000 yards away in a tank surely to be crushed on impact? I mean, we as the audience "know" that the hulk is good and the government is evil, but freakin come on!
aintitcooltalkba, are you, as the kiddies say, trolling? by Terry_1978	Jun 13th, 2003 04:13:03 PM
You would be the first person I have heard that actually brought that up, and for a second I was thinking about how the public would feel about the military being portrayed as the nemesis in these oh so tumultous times, but ya know what? I discovered it's just a friggin' movie.
Mr.Pink & Aintitcooltalkbacker..... by ANGELS-EGG	Jun 13th, 2003 04:26:03 PM
To answer both your questions I shall answer as I have been very fortunate to see this excellent film.... First the pants question....hulk apeears 4 times 1st hes smaller and banners pants are ripped (like the tv eps). 2nd time hes a lot bigger and his pants are just staying on then he has the scrap with the hulk dogs and in the scuffle (as well as hulking out!) he loses them completely (its done tastfully!)3rd and 4th time banner is captured and is put into stretchy pants (the ones you see in the trailers)..so now you know! Now onto the killing of servicemen...the hulk kills no servicemen AT ALL! Except by accident in one brilliant scene which I just cant spoil it for you!!! Yes you see him swing the tank,yes the men are in it but at the end of the sequence you get a long shot of the men getting out of the busted tank.Hulk tries his best to avoid killing in all the mayhem...sometimes really funnily (shaking a tanks turret like a wallet until the soldiers drop out like loose change) Hulk is like a infant child in the movie...he just wants to be left alone.
Agree with other TBers on Hulk's place in comic pantheon. He's by HappyHamster	Jun 13th, 2003 04:40:11 PM
I tried to write that without sounding like Comic Book Guy, but I think I failed miserably. Worst...subterfuge...evar!
wow, the Absorbine Man by Hud	Jun 13th, 2003 04:52:31 PM
I guess gamma rays are no match for the power of menthol. hey, wait, did this guy say fuck us? that is downright unmannerly! In a Talk Back yet. Cocksucker.
Spoiler whores! by Frying Bologna?	Jun 13th, 2003 08:02:43 PM
"I still can't believe Cringer is really Battle Cat..." To all ye posting here: Warn us if you're gonna spoil the freakin movie for us, dammit! I didn't need to know anything about Hulk's relatives/Absorbine man/mentholated rubs (lol at that one, btw!)
Testing Testing by 2LeggedFreak	Jun 13th, 2003 08:47:46 PM
Where's my original post gone ? I loved that sucker with all my heart and now its gone!!
Where you lost me by Darth Brooks	Jun 13th, 2003 08:50:51 PM
"But if I was a movie-goer going to see Hulk, I don
This is ridiculous by Ribbons	Jun 13th, 2003 09:33:48 PM
Hypothetically, if this movie had no fan base before its release, you guys would go fucking nuts over this thing. Every time a new MARVEL movie was unleashed upon the public, people would retreat back to their computers and make snide remarks about how the film didn't live up to your expectations, citing 'Hulk' as the best "superhero" flick. Seriously, don't sit here and tell me the Hulk was "shit" because there was barely any "protagonist characterization." Because you're anticipating The Movie, you're not enjoying the movie. Does it have flaws? Undoubtedly. Lack of characterization is a fairly blatant one. But you're standards are whacked if you think this film is "gonna suck."
Thank You Mr. Egg by Mr. Pink 3000	Jun 14th, 2003 01:07:32 AM
Thanks ANGELS EGG. It always bothered me in the comics that they never explained how those pants magically changed color and grew.
aintitcooltalkba & servicemen dying by duk	Jun 14th, 2003 01:11:11 AM
The Hulk kills those army guys because they deserve to die. Everyone knows that the U.S. and its armed forces are the enemies. Especially if those baby-killing bastards were in Iraq. Fuck them infadels.
Matrix Revolutions MOVIE ON THE NET!!!! by zerohourx	Jun 14th, 2003 01:51:44 AM
I folks...just dloaded the Matrix Revolutions Workprint and just to let you know... Neo's phone call in the Matrix is at THE END of Revolutions! Notice the facts from Matrix: The original Matrix starts with Trinity and Cypher talking, the screen shows "Trace Program" and the date "2-18-98". The movie ends with Neo making a phone call, the trace program is initiated and the date reads "9-18-99"... 19 months have passed! If you watch the movie again, you'll see that the time sequence implies that they found Neo shortly after that initial conversation (a few months after 2-18-98 at most). Significant? Yes; Reloaded and Revolutions (which we know occur one after another), take place between 2-18-98 and 9-18-99. Here's why: Only a few months could have passed from the time Morpheus and the crew 'free' Neo to the time Neo is killed and revived in the hallway. Why? for one, Neo's hair barely grows in that time and that's not a trivial observation (it's also obvious that Neo grew out his hair in Reloaded which occurs roughly 6 months after he's unplugged). In Reloaded, Neo says that "I wish I knew what I was supposed to do". The phone call scene in the Matrix, Neo is very sure of what he is supposed to do, "I'm going to hang up this phone and show these people what you don't want them to see... a world without you, without controls and boundries". Why would he have forgotten what to do between M1 and M2? he didn't, that last scene in M1 occurs after Revolutions! Finally, at the end of M1, Neo states that "I can feel you now, you are scared". At the end of Reloaded he says, "Something is different, I can FEEL them now". There is no MWAM, they don't destroy the Matrix because they can't unplug everyone at once and we see Neo make that very same phone call at the end of Revolutions!
Hey people. Just an idea. Just a thought. How about, when you re by DarthRidiculous	Jun 14th, 2003 02:24:59 AM

movie and sit down. Thank you. And what's with this f'cked up ta by DarthRidiculous	Jun 14th, 2003 02:26:37 AM

Matrix Reloaded on the net... by JiggyG90002damax	Jun 14th, 2003 03:13:15 AM
ok. that's super fly but why did they have to bring all of those historical figures through time to the present? and why isn't George Carlin in Reloaded? How did the term paper turn out??!?! Dammit I need to know!
MY GOD DUMB AND DUMBERED WAS THE WORST FUCKEN MOVIE EVER!!!! by Rcamacho2278	Jun 14th, 2003 03:36:05 AM
WHO ELSE AGREES? I downloaded the movie and regret I did.
Duk, I take it you're troll baiting by Ribbons	Jun 14th, 2003 10:42:56 AM
If not, your ignorance makes me laugh
Who would win in a fight? The Hulk or the Terminatrix? I think t by wackybantha	Jun 14th, 2003 05:06:23 PM
The Matrix Reloaded is good after your initial viewing because your expectations are no longer a problem. You take it for what it is which is pretty good, not a masterpiece, just fun. The same with X2. But I have to say that Daddy Day Care lived up to all my expectations and I LOVED IT!!! Yeah, baby!!! I can't wait for the extended DVD. And if you believe that I have an investment opportunity for you. A great sequel called PLUTO NASH 2!!!!!
hulks split screen crap by HKaos	Jun 14th, 2003 11:30:45 PM
the stupidest thing about this movie was splitting the screen into 3-5 sections so diffrent shit is going on in diffrent parts of the screen. it was just annoying as hell.
HULK'S CUM, can it kill??? by mooncake	Jun 15th, 2003 07:06:35 AM
i'm wondering if the hulk gets sexually aroused & shoots his load, would the velocity of that huge stream of hulk cum be great enough to bust a helicopter or a APC??? just wondering......
Bruce Bannor Actor by Proevad	Jun 15th, 2003 01:40:31 PM
I've seen the testprint, and I'm not bitching about anything in the film other than this Aussie who is playing the lead. This guy is TERRIBLE, I mean really, really bad guys. I can't believe I'm the only one who sees this. He's not Hayden Christensen bad, but BAD nonetheless. The rest of the film was pretty entertaining. Ang Lee and his camerman and editor, really give the film a unique visual look. Plus, you can't go wrong when you have a psychotic french poodle in a film. I think it was Kubrick who said that...lol
The Hulk by rza55	Jun 15th, 2003 03:02:52 PM
I just bought a copy of the hulk last nite from my local blackbeard pirate videos in not so sunny belfast ireland(up the tiocs!!!!), and I have 2 say that i thought it was very good, some parts not so good (bit with the killer dogs was somewhat surreal even 4 a comic book film)but overall excellent.I like what ang lee's done with the hulk and the carnage scenes at the end were excellent even though i watched the unfinished version, which needed some touching up in terms of CG.Simply put i enjoyed it more than spiderman, thought it was a more mature film and the hulk most definitely pisses all over daredevil. I look forward 2 seeing the finished version in the cinema and will gladly hand over my hard earned cash to watch it again.
I thought I was the Uber-Dork by Harvey D Hamster	Jun 16th, 2003 04:31:16 AM
An open letter to anyone who has seen the actual theactrical release of Hulk...during the scene in which Banner says "You're makin' me angry" for he first time, I'm holding fast to my "it's just gotta be true" theory that the effects in the workprint version I saw were...shall we say, incomplete. I saw Crouching Tiger, and I just can't believe Ang Lee would say to his DOP, "Just rock the camera back and forth against that wall over there...we'll throw in Bana later." Other than that, I think all you guys bashing the CGI are just impossible to please. Someone at one point suggested that "ILM should be sued" for doing such a bad job. Well, I have 2 answers to that: The first, if I may paraphrase Bart Simpson here, "WHat are you talking about? They've given you countless hours of entertainment for next to nothing; if anything, YOU owe THEM", and the second, what have you done in your life that's so monumental that you can criticize someone else for realizinf a vision differently that you would have? Besides, take another look at Hulkie...the work on the creature really is amazing. That scene where Nolte puts his hand on his son's face, or when Hulk lifts Betty on top of her car (to save her from Cujle the Poodle)...I was completely convinced he was a living, breathing thing. I guess the only criticism I would share is that Banner's inciting incident was so drawn out that I didn't really feel the pressure he was under, and maybe, and this is gonna sound stupid, his going apesh!t and becoming the hulk was him overreacting a little bit. It's not like he was backed into a corner and had to fend for his life; he was having a little trouble at work. (I wish my biggest problem at work was some dude trying to pay me 10 times my salary to get my job done faster, but I guess we all look at things in different ways.) At any rate, I've seen the workprint and was impressed; now I can't wait to get in line and see it at the Theatre. Now that I know what I'm in store for, my cash won't be wasted.
see it, i think the real one much better by mitodna	Jun 16th, 2003 07:46:26 AM
the split screen, i find it cool, you cant get the exceptional sound effect with the wp, for all guy thinks the CG s****, think again i think it made a better sequel, the ending is kind of funny, i going to understand it with the global screening highly recommended for summer movie
Saw Hulk last night, and it was by far the worst movie I've seen by minderbinder	Jun 16th, 2003 08:32:17 AM
And I'm not even complaining about the FX...it's just incredibly boring, dialogue is lame, Bana has no screen presence. The whole bit with his dad getting super powers is ridiculous, in fact much of this movie is absolutely laughable, large portions of it simply make no sense. People will be laughing at this thing and walking out on Friday, it will be the bomb of the summer.
Did Arad really say that? by Blanket-Man	Jun 16th, 2003 10:28:59 AM
Genro quoted Arad: "But if I was a movie-goer going to see Hulk, I don

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