Hulk (2003)

Director: Ang Lee
Writer: Story: James Schamus Screenplay: James Schamus, John Turman, Michael France Marvel Comic Books Characters: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
Cast: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas, Nick Nolte
Genre: Superhero, Action, Sci-Fi

After watching the miserable Iron Man 2, I was in need to revisit the superhero genre as fast as possible with a more pleasant experience. The choice became a revisit with the two Hulk movies, starting with Ang Lee's 2003 opener Hulk, starring Eric Bana and Jennifer Connelly in the leading roles.

I wasn't in love with the idea of Bana as Hulk, but there's no secret I'm a great admirer of Jennifer Connelly. Connelly delivers here as well, but her character really haven't got that much to act on. Bana opened weakly, but as the movie advances I didn't hate him in this role as much as I feared.

The huge problem about this movie is the weak action sequences, and that's a major problem talking about any superhero movie based on Marvel characters. Another problem is the Hulk character itself as its presented. It doesn't manage to take the screen in the needed way. And finally let's face the drama parts Lee usually is well known for; they don't work well here. The entire beginning of the Hulk story isn't memorable, the father connection isn't either interesting nor exciting and however beautiful and talented Connelly is; Banner and Ms. Ross doesn't manage to elevate to the same level as say Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson.