strangevisitor7 | The Incredible Hulk

I don't know if I've mentioned it before but my husband is a huge comic book collector. We have over 50 of the long boxes in our basement. Seriously, I could open a used comic book shop. How many are mine - well I brought 2 of those boxes into the marriage. So yeah, I'm a comic book fan too.

The Hulk is one of his favorite characters and he has the comics to prove it - me not a fan. But I do remember the old show with fondness - Loved Bill Bixby!

So, that was why I found myself at the midnight showing even though I have to be at work at 7:30am. In the immortal words of Danny Glover "I'm getting to old for this shit" but there is something magical about going to the midnight showing with all the die hard fans.

We both felt that the movie got everything right. While I thought is was a good movie, Hubby absolutely loved it and so did the others we were with. They thought the Hulk was the best movie of the summer so far but to be fair our friends hadn't seen Ironman yet.

I did enjoy all the little throwaways that referenced the old TV show including a cameo by Lou. It was fun to hear the reaction of the audience when they caught those things too.

But my absolute favorite part. The cameo by Robert Downey Jr. I squeed like a little fan girl. (yes Ith, the 2 minutes of Tony made the whole Hulk movie worthwhile for me)- I need to see Ironman again.

They did a fabulous job of showing that this movie and Ironman take place in the same world. From the weapons that carried the Stark Industry label to the computers that displayed the SHIELD logo, the attention to detail was impressive.

Edward Norton was terrific and the love story was heartbreaking. The fight scenes between Hulk and the Abomination did feel a bit like watching a video game. So overall - good movie but it's not Ironman.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Blast it.

You've managed to get me excited about the movie and i still have to wait until it's out on DVD. Ironman too.

Dammit.

If you only have money, time etc. for one than Ironman is it! Best movie I've seen in years. On my superhero movie list it's right behind X2 and just ahead of Batman Begins

I'm taking myself off to see Iron Man tomorrow at 11am (it's cheaper) on my own. OH is away and wouldn't be interested even if he wasn't. I did the same thing when the Star Wars re-runs were on, down to borrowing someone's child so I could get into the kids screening!

Not sure if I'll bother with The Hulk as I was never really a fan, but I'm really looking forward to Iron man. And then when I come back I'm going to read all of Ith's crossovers.

If you are not a fan of the Hulk than I wouldn't bother with the movie.

Ironman is a must see. It's just a great flick.

Yes definitely read Ith's stuff she writes a great Tony!

Awww, thank you :)

Welcome - it's the truth!

And how many Tony Stark icons do you have woman! [g]

I made about three dozen for adoption, but I'm using 11 myself. I had been using only a few till yesterday, when he got himself more slots [g]

I'm running out of total icon space but I'm sensing Tony needs another slot. [g]

I was out, so I had to get rid of some. It's always a problem when you make new icons when you can only use one or two. I try and use different ones over at IJ so they all get some use.

I was told that most of the cameo was in the TV ads currently running, so I caught it on YouTube. It was very cool! Though I don't think we'll go see the movie. But a third trip to Iron Man is on the books!

Yep it was pretty short but ended the movie on a high note for me. Seriously I would have rather seen Ironman again than Hulk not that is wasn't good but I need more Tony! I agree a thrid round may be required.

You know... I don't think I knew you were a comics fan!

I've been pondering something crazy... and trying to talk myself out of it... but do you think anyone would be interested in doing a Marvel Movie Crossover Ficathon?

See? Nuts. I should just finish what's on my plate and write my own, but... but... it sounds like fun... *whimpers*

Well, I've never even conteplated writing Comics characters (and Buffy doesn't count).

I'd put out feelers on some of those Comics newsletters we track - heck there may already be one out there.

Comics was one of the things that brought me and hubby together - the other being Stargate SG_1 specifically, but Scifi in general. Yep We're Geeks

Twas absolute win, that it was. X3 I really hope future Marvel movies are this good.

They are really doing a great job now that they are in charge of their own destinies.

Squee! I'm really excited about this movie! I just need to find someone to watch my daughter now.

I'd volunteer but I'm guessing that's a hell of a drive. [g] Good luck finding a sitter!

I glad you had a good time! I haven't seen This new Hulk or Ironman yet, but they're both on my list- though I probably won't see either til they come out on DVD. I saw the last Hulk movie with my ex. But this seems like it should be much better than that one.

Comics aren't a bad thing. I have about 1 box full now. I just started getting comicbooks about two years ago, so nothing major no Spiderman or Fantastic Four or anything. I've got SPN, some buffys & angels, Astonishing Xmen (hey it was Joss)- those kind things.

The new Hulk blow the old one out of the water.

As for Comics, I've collected on and off since college - Teen Titans, X-men and Thor (that's the movie I'm waiting for) were my favorites. These days while Hubby gets a whole list of things, I read pretty much only Joss worlds too. Buffy, Angel, Supernatural, Some X-titles.

The new Hulk blow the old one out of the water.
I figured it was waaaay better than the last one. It looks like it in the promos. I'll haveta remember when I do finally get a chance to see it to leave a review of it on my journal.

*hugs*

I saw it today,and I have to admit,Hulk is one of my least favorite characters. But this film really captured him. I like how they skipped the origins and went right to Brazil. I love the running on empty character depth they gave Betty and Bruce with so very little lines.

I was glad they skipped the origin part of the reboot too. Toward the end I also thought the Hulk was gaining some personality, which liked.

Edward Norton had that quiet - calm before the storm - feeling down perfectly.

Yep, I'm with you not a comic Hulk fan but I did enjoy this movie.

The Incredible Hulk - Movie Review

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject