Hulk Movie Review 2003

Hulk SMASH! Hulk explore Oedipal relationship. Hulk confused! Scientist Bruce Banner (Bana) gets zapped by gamma rays during an experiment gone wrong, and finds out that it's harder than ever to control his temper. Ang Lee classes up the summer superhero blockbuster genre by going beyond the special effects and action (but he doesn't leave 'em behind, either) to explore Banner's troubled relationships with girlfriend/colleague Betty (Connolly) and wacked-out former scientist dad David (Nolte). The extra depth may be jarring for the target fan-boy audience, but it should play better to people looking for a little thought with their thrills. Solid performances by Bana, Connolly, and Elliot as Betty's aloof, gung-ho military man father help Lee pull off the more angst-ridden moments.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 138 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adapted from Comics, Science & Scientists, Anti-Heroes, Torn in Two (or More), Bad Dads, Top Grossing Films of 2003

Screenplay

James Schamus, Michael France, John Turman

Cast

Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Josh(ua) Lucas, Sam Elliott, Nick Nolte, Paul Kersey, Cara Buono, Mike Erwin, Celia Weston

Cinematography

Frederick Elmes

Director

Ang Lee

Music

Danny Elfman

Other

Lou Ferrigno, Stan Lee, Drew Kunin, Tim Squyres, John Dexter, Marit Allen, Rick Heinrichs

Producer

Gale Anne Hurd, Avi Arad, James Schamus, Larry J. Franco, Marvel Enterprises, Valhalla Motion Pictures, Good Machine, Universal Pictures