Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth

Fugitive Dr. Bruce Banner must utilize the genetic accident that transforms him into a giant, rampaging hulk to stop a former soldier that purposely becomes an even more dangerous version.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 54 min.

Directed by: Louis Leterrier

Release Date: June 12, 2008

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DVD Release Date: October 21, 2008

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  • November 7, 2009
    A very nice action film from Marvel. Well acted and the story flows well. The CGI was not realistic, but that may have been exactly what the director intended. Robert Downey Jr appearing at the very end wets the appetite for much more....
  • October 8, 2009
    I enjoyed it, maybe I was in a good mood?
  • October 1, 2009
    A much better version than the one from Ang Lee. Norton and Roth are on good form and Leterrier does not over do the action. Loved the cameo at the end by Mr Downey Jr. I can't wait for them all to be in the same film! Best scene - Tim Roth hitting a tree, that gotta to hurt!
  • August 11, 2009
    I initially thought The Incredible Hulk was a slight notch below Ang Lee's 2003 version of Hulk, but the more I see it (at my 2 year-old daughter's insistence) the more I like it. That aside, this movie is much better than I was expecting considering the guy who directed The Incr...( read more)edible Hulk directed Transporter 2. Edward Norton was a definite upgrade from Eric Bana and Liv Tyler and William Hurt's performances get better with each viewing. The Incredible Hulk isn't as cerebral as Ang Lee's Hulk (which I didn't mind with the exception of about 20 minutes toward the end that needed to be hedged off) and was definitely inferior in some ways (script mostly, but I liked how they just jumped into the story as opposed to a 45-minute buildup here) but surpassed Lee's version in others. Namely with a superior-looking Hulk and some fight scenes that had me yelling at the screen. After a second viewing Tyler and Hurt weren't as bad as I had originally thought and the acting is definitely one of the high points. That last act is definitely the weak link (acting aside) but the more I watch it the more apparent this movie's flaws become.
  • August 2, 2009
    I was plesantly surprised by this film based on the Marvel Comic....it is a good movie and worth seeing. This time around Edwawrd Norton plays the title role with his love being playied by Liv Tyler. A good storyline that looks like will have a sequel.
  • November 17, 2009
    Next to the Christopher Nolan Batman films, this is probably my favorite superhero adaptions. While it's not an exact translation, it is justified in changing what it did. It really got the overall feel of the comics, which was the most important part. Edward Norton just complete...( read more)ly blew me away with his interpretation of the tragic Bruce Banner. The story was fun and well paced, making for a great popcorn movie and also dramatic story.
  • November 12, 2009
    ehhh kinda long n boring
  • November 12, 2009
    live for this after god see this now.
  • November 8, 2009
    While the 2003 Hulk was a failure with fans this 2008 reboot is stylish, fast paced, brutal, dark, powerful, smart and just all around fun. The Incredible Hulk is an amazing step up from the firs tin action and in the brutal anger that is Hulk, but it lacks in the emot...( read more)ion department and is at sometimes preposterous and absurd. But ti makes up for that with mind blowing action and a great story and plot to keep it going.




    The Incredible Hulk I was hesitant to see, I thought with the cast change and the change of the director but after I finally saw the trailer I broke down and decided to see it. And now I'm glad I did, not only is this film a major improvement in the action department it improves on the Hulk's designs as well. It's an all around great comic book with great heart and a good moral too it, even a monster can be the good guy.





    Edward Norton(Who is fantastic here.) Is just as good as Bana as the Hulk, maybe even a little better in some places. He a brings a very humble and less geeky quality than Bana did, he also brings to the table a more sympathetic and clever Bruce Banner than were use to. Banner usual is not as witty or as clever at getting out of tight spots as her is here and to me that is a major step up in the right direction. Live Tyler(Who is all looks.) Is terrible as Betty Ross, while she has the attitude she lacks the power and the strength that Connelly originally gave to the role and is sort of an eye sore in the film, but she does try hard and does good for the most part. Tim Roth(The man who almost stole the show.) Is fantastic as the smart and ruthless as The Abomination the rival of the Hulk. Roth really puts back the bad in bad guy and shines above the rest as a key player in the film. William Hurt(Who is the true show stealer.) Is utterly amazing as General Thaddeus"Thunderbolt" Ross the obsessive military head out to get Banner, He brings the star power and the class and really helps boost the style and feel of this film. But none the less the cast does a good job here and elevates this a little bit closer to comic book greatness.



    The Incredible Hulk in my book can't surpass the original, but as a film it does do that in some way and in some ways it doesn't. It has the power and the angry nature that made Hulk well, Hulk but ti lacks in the emotion department and the acting from some of the cast is less than great. But all in all this film does fantastic and is one of the best Comic book films out there. All in all it delivers.
  • November 7, 2009
    One of the best superhero film. This one was a major improvement over The Hulk. It was fast, fun and thrilling.

Critic Reviews


October 1, 2008
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com

Leterrier has achieved some of the best action sequences ever, but not at a human cost, which is really remarkable in a summer comic book blockbuster like this. full review

July 18, 2008
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

In close-up the Hulk is more cartoonish than scary, but when he's ripping armed vehicles to shreds? Kewl. full review

June 16, 2008
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

The chief fault of The Incredible Hulk is that it aims to be the diametric opposite of Lee's, and it jettisons what actually worked. full review

June 13, 2008
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

The latest spin on the Marvel comic-book hero delivers the popcorn goods. full review

June 13, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

All action and no storytelling. full review

June 13, 2008
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

It sidesteps the intriguing aspects of Hulkdom and spends way too much time in, dare I say, noisy and mindless action sequences full review

June 12, 2008
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

The new movie about Dr. Bruce Banner is called The Incredible Hulk. But let's not get carried away: The Adequate Hulk would have been a more suitable title.

June 12, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today

The saga is uneven and there are plot holes, but as a popcorn movie steeped in action, it keeps our attention. full review

June 11, 2008
Armond White, The New York Press

It's the crappy summer blockbuster Marvelites probably deserve. full review

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Comments


  • oerigjerogjoierjg
    April 6, 2009
    LOL, this movie has the funniest sex scene i've ever seen
  • Cappy702
    November 1, 2008
    I agree, this version is way way better than the last one. This is definitely going on the collection list. Norton is just a winner.
  • thedoctor2k7
    October 25, 2008
    way better then that 2003 crap edward norton great actor great as bruce banner
  • rbevanx
    September 6, 2008
    Terrible film. For little boys who dont care about plot or character just smashing things up for the hell of it.
  • mowse1212
    August 5, 2008
    This movie rocked...way better than the 1st....
    Can't wait for the next in series..
  • EdwardX18
    July 17, 2008
    This movie is incredible because Edward's in it.
  • bratzilla88
    July 17, 2008
    Loved the movie. Way better than the terrible first one. This is totally a new francise of Hulk. I was not that crazy about Liv Tyler as Betty, but she did pretty well.
    Now did anyway catch or see how they brought in another villain??? Yep there
  • tayosipe
    July 16, 2008
    Glad to note that incredible hulk is back.Something to compete with the likes of spiderman, batman, iron man and superman. I will certainly check it out.
  • UnStopAbleRage
    July 14, 2008
    GREAT. GREAT MOViE
    Love Edward Norton!
    Love Hulk..
    A Must see movie i guess!
  • Destricted
    July 5, 2008
    The movie is amazing and Edward norton was awsome........

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