Title: Incredible Hulk Cast: Edwad Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, Tim Blake Nelson; Director: Louis Leterrier; Screenplay: Zak Penn; Genre: Action, Science Fiction; Location: Brazil and New York; Running Time: 114 mins
TechnicalAssessment: 2.5
Moral Assessment: 3
PG 13
Bruce Banner a.k.a Mr Green's (Edward) continuous search for an antidote for his cure of gamma radiation brings him to Brazil where he lives as “fugitive” while in distant communication with Dr Sterns a.k.a Mr Blue (Tim Blake) with whom he exchanges over internet chatroom on experimental formula for his condition. Back in Washington, General Ross (William)’s interest to search for Bruce is revived when another case of gamma sickness is discovered in an elderly man after drinking a bottle of juice. The juice factory is traced in Brazil where Bruce as a casual worker accidentally cuts his finger and an empty bottle in the assembly line catches a droplet of his blood. This signals the search for Bruce from Brazil to New York. In the middle of the chase, Bruce reunites with his love interest, General Ross’ daughter Betty (Liv Tyler). Bruce reveals to Betty that her father wants to get him to produce more “hulks” to use as weapons. But Bruce only wants to get rid of the gamma in his body.
The film offers a combination of a narrative in an spectacular manner. The plot, while boasting of a good flow, struggles to bring out the emotion. Actingwise there could have been more than mediocre acting of lead actors in the film, the same with special effects applied for the devastation scenes of the hulk. For the most part it appears like an animation film. The rest of the technical aspects particularly the cinematography, musical scoring and sound effects contributed in making the “Incredible Hulk” a worthy film to see.
The character of Bruce in the film shows a person who cares for life and is willing to sacrifice for this cause. He does not want selfish motives of people to take advantage of any form of power to destroy lives. Friendship is also tested during difficult times when full trust, sincere support and presence are necessary. At the end of the day, a dutiful daughter can confront a father for his wrong deeds. A responsible person also knows how to control self when required especially when damages to life is at stake. Overall, the film offers positive values. However, devastation scenes maybe too strong for children 13 years and below, parental guidance is required.
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