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Rating:  - True to the classic comic title
While most people out there will tell you that this film isn't very good or even that it's downright bad, the majority of those people didn't/don't ever read the original comic series for the Hulk. The stories of the Hulk aren't about a costumed hero fighting criminals. They are about a man consumed with anger, who is driven to great lengths trying to deal w/his affliction, and the villainous characters who attempt to take advantage of Hulk and his gamma-powered strength. This film is about as "deep" as one could want from a film about a "superhero", while retaining it's strong comicbook feel.
Ang Lee's direction in this film is evident in it's character-driven plot, sensitive view of the relationship between father/child, and the traumatic effects of coming from a home broken by tragedy. The film has amazing performances by Eric Bana (Bruce Banner), Jennifer Connelly (Betty Ross), and Sam Elliot (General Ross). Bana's Banner is an intelligent and principled man who struggles deeply w/feelings of abandonement. Connelly plays a woman who has struggled to help a man torn apart by anger and doubt, with compassion and understanding. Sam Elliott turns in another fantastic performance as General Ross - a fiery, old soldier who's anger towards and distrust of Banner are softened by his deep-seated affection for his daughter.
This film is a great example of how the comicbook movie need not be riddled with comedic undertones and can still draw in those w/an open mind - truly, a modern classic.
Rating: - Five stars for Ang's HULK??? YES!!!!!
I think this is another case of the domino effect. One critic gives it a bad review, the next does, the one after that will, and then swarms of people just watch it, looking for the problems the critics point out and call it a bad film. I think we should be able to form an opinion on our own without letting some desk jockey who hates movies to drive us to his or her own. Let's face it, it's not as bad as it was made out. It is a dark complex character driven movie. It's not the 2008 version, blah blah blah. Of course it isn't. But it is STILL VERY GOOD! Both copies of Blu Ray will sit right next to each other on my shelf, even as different as they are...they are still the ever Incredible Hulk!
Rating:  - The Abismal Hulk
I have watched this movie several times, each in an attempt to understand the story. But each attempt at deciphering the story has been foiled by Ang Lee and his amazing ability to create the most confusing superhero movie ever.
If you want to see Hulk smash up some stuff, buy this movie.
If you want to see Hulk really smash up some stuff and actually have a good time watching the movie, buy The Incredible Hulk starring Edward Norton. Do not waste your time and money on this movie.
Rating:  - Passes time
We all know it is a no-no to do genetic experiments on people. And once again a scientist David Banner has to do it to himself. Now to compound the problem he passes a trait onto his offspring Bruce Banner (Eric Bana). Add a little lab accident and et voila instant hulk.
This is not the best integration of real, animation and CGI. Yet the story is told and you have fun watching. There is a father / son conflict and a misunderstood Hulk dismantles a lot of military equipment with extreme prejudice. This film does not try to follow the TV series and is not so dated. The only real drawback is that Jennifer Connelly is just too cute and you forget to keep track of the story line.
Rating:  - Hulk - Blu-ray Info
Version: U.S.A / Region A, B, C
Format: Blu-ray
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
VC-1 BD-50
Running time: 2:18:13
Movie size: 39,01 GB
Disc size: 43,35 GB
Average video bit rate: 24.00 Mbps
Main Video: VC-1 / 24 Mbps 1080p / 23.976fps / Advanced Profile 3
PiP Stream: VC-1 / 617 kbps 480p / 23.976fps / Advanced Profile 2
DTS-HD Master Audio English 4108 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 4108kbps (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 1536kbps)
DTS Audio French 768 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 768kbps
DTS Audio French 768 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 768kbps
DTS Audio German 768 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 768kbps
DTS Audio Italian 768 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 768kbps
DTS Audio Japanese 768 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 768kbps
DTS Audio Spanish 768 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 768kbps
DTS Audio Spanish 768 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 768kbps
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 192kbps
DTS English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 192kbps
Subtitles: English SDH / Chinese / Danish / Dutch / Finnish / German / French / Japanese / Italian / Korean / Norwegian / Portuguese / Spanish / Swedish
Number of chapters: 32
#U-Control features Picture-in-Picture
#Audio commentary with director Ang Lee
#Featurette: Evolution of the Hulk
#Featurette: The Incredible Ang Lee
#The Dog Fight Scene
#Deleted Scenes
#The Making of The Hulk (16:17)
#The Unique Style of Editing the Hulk
Format: HD DVD
VC-1 HD-30
Running time: 2:18:03
Movie size: 24,27 GB
Disc size: 29,72 GB
Average video bit rate: 19.53 Mbps
DDPlus 5.1 1536Kbps
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