Comments on: Edward Norton and Marvel Studios Reportedly Arguing Over The Incredible Hulk

By: Alessandro

Alessandro — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:16:09 +0000

Cenzo,
you are in bad need of a reality check!!!

I wonder when everyone is going to realise that if Edward Norton
likes something and thinks it needs to be done a certain way
they should effing listen to him!!!

IN ED WE TRUST!

By: Not Billy Mitchell

Not Billy Mitchell — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:04:43 +0000

I trust Norton. The more input he has, the better. Also it keeps him happy for a sequel.

By: Ghost

Ghost — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:23:48 +0000

I didn’t like that he got power over this film to begin with. I mean he’s a great actor but come on…

By: talkbackjohnny

talkbackjohnny — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:42:02 +0000

Who cares if it’s an ego trip. I would love to see both versions, hell I would love the footage or the Ang Lee Hulk, maybe someone could make something out of that, that didn’t suck. Can we really blame the director is some cases? When the story isn’t even finished before filming is half way thru, crank it out, crank it out. How much was Raiders rewritten while filming was going on? Visual things that just distract from the rest of the movie. Wirework that is sloppy, Digital figures fighting (Blade3 anyone) that suck. Maybe they should look at dailies on a screen that isn’t the size of a matchbook.

By: B e n - A

B e n - A — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:33:52 +0000

I think Norton may be the one to back here. I’m not saying this because he’s a familiar face as an actor, but merely from his credentials. This is Marvel’s first film foray as an indepedent studio. Leterrier is a good action director but hasn’t made a completely great Hollywood film yet. But Norton’s least got one film down to his name which he helped edit and get out - with American History X and it’s a corker.

I hope Ed doesn’t back down from this. I presume his clout is that after rebooting this one, they don’t want to do it again and if doesn’t return for numero 2, then perhaps the franchise is gone for good.

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By: ciji

ciji — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:20:18 +0000

When is Norton NOT arguing with his filmmakers?

By: Steelo

Steelo — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:04:45 +0000

I hope it’s not an ego trip

By: orange cinema

orange cinema — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:00:24 +0000

i love norton but:
- i imagine it must be frustrating to have him do this with many of his projects, why doesn’t he just direct? i think it can be disrespectful to the director who is in charge of the vision, to have a lead actor take away from his idea of what the final cut should be.
-i’m not expecting much from the teaser. lots of banner & supporting cast, but probably just a hulk silohuette or a brief glimpse at most. maybe the same for abomination.
-i don’t mind not seeing anything so far, its a different strategy.
-just bring on The Dark Knight already!

By: The Jezzus

The Jezzus — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:36:57 +0000

Our opinions don’t matter, but if i had to say anything it’d be that I respect Norton’s work and even his judgement.

One good thing to note is that when was the last time you say any creative based dialogue or arguments going on within a comic book movie? Obviously, there are some people that care about the integrity of the Hulk character.

I wish there was a Norton type during most of the filming of any X-Men movie which were completely horrible. same goes for Daredevil, Punisher, Spawn, Ghostrider, Superman, Fantastic Four, ect.

It’s a shame it’s taken this long before filmakers started to get the comic book themed movie right. Batman Begins and Hellboy being some of the exceptions.

By: Sauce

Sauce — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:26:38 +0000

Worries. I’m riff with worries. I’m betting it’ll be a strong Meh in the end. Sort of like the X-Men series.

By: Cenzo

Cenzo — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:06:38 +0000

Stick to what you do best, Norton… act. Don’t put your nose where it doesn’t belong. Directing.. and editing… leave that to the people who are paid to do it. Is your ego that big? Let’s scrap the whole film making process for the last 100 years and start letting actors decide what’s best for a movie. You’re not Jack Nicholson… not even Tom Hanks… you’re Ed Norton, you’ve been in what??? 2, maybe 3 movies worth mentioning. Take a reality check.

By: Hobbes

Hobbes — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:28:12 +0000

I have a lot of faith in Norton’s acting ability and his knowledge of good film making (though not enough that I’d say he should turn to directing).

However after the travesty that was Ang Lee’s Hulk I’m hesitant to say that I’m looking forward to this film. I’m sure I’ll go see it and I may end up being pleasantly surprised but I’m not counting the days till it’s release and the news of the trailer didn’t really spark my interest.

By: Russell

Russell — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:22:39 +0000

I hate it when I go to a movie and can guess about how long is left based on the number of scenes I saw in the commercials. 300, spiderman, transformers, all the big action movies have to show a clip from each scene. I’d rather studios released nothing more than a teaser until opening weekend.

By: Clarence Somerset

Clarence Somerset — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:20:51 +0000

Was Tim Roth in the teaser for the trailer? He’s in his ’50s right? The biggest problem with the first Hulk was the lack of a credible enemy. The abomination or whatever he’s called in the movie is a fantastic foe.

By: Hunter Stephenson

Hunter Stephenson — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:16:14 +0000

@ Matthew

I am a fan of Tim Roth, sure, but he also starred in Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes and, alas, he wasn’t enough to save it. Norton and the look of the Hulk are the deciding factors for me with this flick. And “From the director of The Transporter” still worries me.

By: AlcaTsar

AlcaTsar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:15:15 +0000

I agree with the earlier poster - the teaser trailer, i doubt, will reveal much. I really don’t understand the delay. Are the fine tuning the special effects so our first glimpse of the big green guy doesn’t get a resounding “Meh!”?

By: redandjonny

redandjonny — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:13:48 +0000

In Tyler Durden we trust.

By: Meli

Meli — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:11:08 +0000

I’m not sure how I feel about this news. Norton is a
pretty smart guy, but he also has never done a comic
movie. so it makes me wonder if the arguement
is justified on his side. I hope it is and gives a better
movie.
I’m looking foward to seeing the teaser trailer and it
doesn’t bother me that we haven’t seen too much. I
rather like it and hope that the final product will kick
ass. I really want this movie to be good.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:04:57 +0000

Norton is the ONLY reason you’re interested? I guess you don’t care much for Tim Roth…who blows Norton out of the water (in my opinion).