Good effort, though not the quality of the '03 version

Rating: 6/10 (14 June 2008)

This is a good comic adaptation, period. There's action, the plot line is simple but effective, a little depth, it has all the necessary ingredients. Yet, it didn't live up to the underrated inaugural effort. The primary reason is the aforementioned depth. Lee's version possessed more heart than was anticipated by the average moviegoer and, thus, was met with mixed reviews. This isn't really to blame of the moviegoers who, perhaps, simply wanted more Smash with their Hulk. Had the original been received as a drama, as was intended by Lee and his longtime screenwriter, Jim Shamus, I believe it would have been appreciated much more.
I think the recasts in Incredible Hulk were a mistake, and feel that Bana, Connelly, & Elliot were all superior in the same roles. However, this may simply be a matter of personal taste. At this point, I feel I am making too many comparisons to the first effort that are unnecessary. Back to this film, the effects are good. The problem with Hulk CGI lies in facial expressions and muscle definition. With such Marvel films as Spider-Man and Ironman this point is moot, because both heroes wear masks and suits thus such things are unnecessary. However, with Incredible Hulk, the effects are, well, effective.
As was aforementioned, this is a solid comic adaptation. I consider Incredible Hulk on par with Ironman. This is a fine way to spend an afternoon. Cheers.