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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Un-incredible Hulk
With the long stretch of grueling work behind me, I rewarded myself with a movie. And I watched the movie that I promised myself to watch on the first day of its screening - The Incredible Hulk.
The actors were great in this movie. The great Edward Norton portrayed the geeky Bruce Banner the way he is supposed to be portrayed. William Hurt was also superb as General Thunderbolt Ross. Tim Roth (as a British agent-turned Abomination) was a perfect fit as the movie's villain. The only sore point was Liv Tyler, in my opinion. She rendered a weak Betty Ross, whereas I pictured Betty Ross as an intelligent and strong-willed woman. She exuded neither in her portrayal.
Despite the potential for a great movie, The Incredible Hulk fell short of my expectations. There is much potential in the franchise, but somehow, the Hulk is continued to be pitted with the military - reminiscent of the 2003 version of the film. We all knew that didn't work. As to why the producers continued to tread that path, I don't have a ready answer for that.
Moreover, the movie lacks action the way a Hulk film is supposed to have. I mean, he is supposed to be the strongest creature on the planet, so where's the destruction amidst his wake? The Hulk persona was not taken advantage of in this film too much. That is too bad, because the interest really picks up when the Hulk was doing his thing.
Despite the movie's shortcomings, this probably won't be the last appearance of the Hulk in the big screen. In the end part of the movie, Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.) approached Thunderbolt Ross in a bar and talked about forming a team... Hmm...
Avengers, anyone?
Photo: lman1138, Creative Commons, Flickr
The actors were great in this movie. The great Edward Norton portrayed the geeky Bruce Banner the way he is supposed to be portrayed. William Hurt was also superb as General Thunderbolt Ross. Tim Roth (as a British agent-turned Abomination) was a perfect fit as the movie's villain. The only sore point was Liv Tyler, in my opinion. She rendered a weak Betty Ross, whereas I pictured Betty Ross as an intelligent and strong-willed woman. She exuded neither in her portrayal.
Despite the potential for a great movie, The Incredible Hulk fell short of my expectations. There is much potential in the franchise, but somehow, the Hulk is continued to be pitted with the military - reminiscent of the 2003 version of the film. We all knew that didn't work. As to why the producers continued to tread that path, I don't have a ready answer for that.
Moreover, the movie lacks action the way a Hulk film is supposed to have. I mean, he is supposed to be the strongest creature on the planet, so where's the destruction amidst his wake? The Hulk persona was not taken advantage of in this film too much. That is too bad, because the interest really picks up when the Hulk was doing his thing.
Despite the movie's shortcomings, this probably won't be the last appearance of the Hulk in the big screen. In the end part of the movie, Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.) approached Thunderbolt Ross in a bar and talked about forming a team... Hmm...
Avengers, anyone?
Photo: lman1138, Creative Commons, Flickr
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Will Hancock deliver?
I am wary about the action/scifi film Hancock because there is this The Incredibles vibe to it (albeit of the grittier variety). But that won't stop me from seeing it, since I am a fan of any film/TV show/comics that deal with superheroes. Here's the trailer of the upcoming movie.
Hancock is scheduled for release on July 2, 2008.
Hancock is scheduled for release on July 2, 2008.
Friday, June 13, 2008
The Incredible Hulk is back!
I can't wait to watch The Incredible Hulk. I'm a big fan of the comics, especially World War Hulk series. The previous Hulk movie (featuring Eric Bana) was a fluke. I am fairly confident that Edward Norton will be more effective in portraying the scrawny Bruce Banner. Too bad I won't be able to watch this right now.
The Incredible Hulk opens today. Click here for the movie's official website.
The Incredible Hulk opens today. Click here for the movie's official website.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda
During the past two years, I have been shunning animated movies (particluarly, of the 3D variety) because it feels like the new ones do not provide anything new to the table.
Good thing, the animated movie Kung Fu Panda does not disappoint.
The movie is about Po the Panda, who dreams to be one of the great kung fu masters. He was picked by the head kung fu master as the dragon master (the chosen one, so to speak) to fight their village's greatest enemy. Other kung fu greats bristled at the idea, since Panda had no kung fu skills whatsoever.
The movie has awesome graphics from start to finish. The plot is solid, and the there is light humor throughout the film. The voice actors (led by Jack Black) did a superb job in giving life to the animated characters. Over-all, it is such a good film that you will forget that you are watching an animated movie.
Needles to say, Kung Fu Panda is a must-see summer movie.
Click here for the film's official website.
Photo: prenylastman, Creative Commons, Flickr
Good thing, the animated movie Kung Fu Panda does not disappoint.
The movie is about Po the Panda, who dreams to be one of the great kung fu masters. He was picked by the head kung fu master as the dragon master (the chosen one, so to speak) to fight their village's greatest enemy. Other kung fu greats bristled at the idea, since Panda had no kung fu skills whatsoever.
The movie has awesome graphics from start to finish. The plot is solid, and the there is light humor throughout the film. The voice actors (led by Jack Black) did a superb job in giving life to the animated characters. Over-all, it is such a good film that you will forget that you are watching an animated movie.
Needles to say, Kung Fu Panda is a must-see summer movie.
Click here for the film's official website.
Photo: prenylastman, Creative Commons, Flickr
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