Only One Word Describes It...Incredible!

Rating: 8/10 (11 May 2009)

Well, after nearly five years, most thought there was to be no sequel to the 2003 "Hulk". But, shortly after the spectacular "Iron Man", "The Incredible Hulk" arrived. I was surprised to find out Louis Leterrier was behind this thrilling film, but I guess he was truly the right man for the job. Where do I begin? Well, to start I'll say the story by Zak Penn was dope. The pacing is better I must admit and most viewers will find it much easier to embrace and connect with the characters. Edward Norton is perfect as the "mild-mannered" Bruce Banner. Although some say he didn't portray the conflicted-side of Bruce enough, I think so. Liv Tyler and William Hurt also star, making this cast spectacular to say the least. The Hulk himself looks much more fearsome and the muscles are much more defined. In short he looks much more "beasty". But it comes at a cost of diminished realism really. The first Hulk actually looked like a human stillquite a bit, so maybe in the end he was a litte overdone.
Speaking of beasty, Tim Roth is excellent as Emil Blonsky/Abomination. One major problem with the first film was its villain, and this film definitely doesn't disappoint there. Abomination's rampage scene alone is exhilarating, and the end fight delivers. It's brutal, bloody and last forever, YES!!! The score by Craig Armstrong is magnificent, letting the film play as a scary monster movie of sorts and I utterly love it!! Only one word can describe this film....Incredible!