Comments on: Edward Norton Releases Statement Countering Post-Production Turmoil For The Incredible Hulk

By: steve

steve — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:02:30 +0000

I am not sold…I WILL see it…but at this point I am not convinced it will rock. PS-Are they going to fix the cgi?? That pic looks like the first Mortal Kombat arcade game! Abomination looks just like Goro!

Thanks!

By: Kestrel

Kestrel — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:47:56 +0000

Oh Hunter, if only they were as enlightened as you. . . . they would be able to kiss and kick ass at the same time. . .

By: gah

gah — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:59:03 +0000

I’m looking forward to the film BUT Marvel has made huge misteps in the marketing of this film which may be too late to fix. However, Iron Man was handled wonderfully and should make a nice return despite a very competitive release date.

By: Ohiofile

Ohiofile — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:17:26 +0000

It’s interesting that Marvel is releasing its first two films under its own umbrella in the same summer and that one has such positive buzz surrounding it and the other has this air of negativity. Who does that really come down to? Jon Favreau and Ed Norton? The complexity of the Hulk’s CGI and a, perhaps, rushed schedule to the point that Letterier himself apologized for the computer effects in the trailer? An internal see-saw marketing group at Marvel itself?

I think the thing that we’re learning here about comic book movies is that they are so fantastic in spectacle that we forget about the base element of all films and that is the character, or in this case, the actor. The things that makes Batman Begins, Spider-man, and X-men so good are Christian Bale, Tobey Maguire, and Hugh Jackman. So, when it comes down to these two films, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, is it crazy to think that the thing that is making one endure over the other is that Robert Downey Jr. is given a moment to shine in his initial trailer while Norton’s late trailer gives us nothing of his ability to bring his character to life. He’s undeniably talented as an actor, but Ed Norton always seems to come across as a jerk in real life, and that’s all we get here. That and what looks like two children’s toys bashing into each other by Norton’s omnipotent giant invisible hands.

I’m not terribly excited to see the Hulk come back to the theaters, but I’ll go if Stan Lee’s cameo happens during the end fight. A lone man just trying to catch a show at The Apollo when all hell breaks loose.

By: Captain Awesome

Captain Awesome — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:07:54 +0000

“I really dislike Tim Roth too since I heard how he treated Charlton Heston on the set of Planet of the Apes.”

The internet.

By: moofieman

moofieman — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:19:34 +0000

I knew giving creative control to Norton (and using him as the lead) was a mistake. He’s too much of a serious actor to understand how to make a good action comic book movie. They made the same mistake with the first Hulk. They treid to create “art” instead of something entertaining.

There does look to be more action in this movie, but it just sort of looks like a professional wrestling match: two big brutes doing moves on each other. Thatll get boring real quick. And otherwise the tone seems dark and depressing. A Hulk movie should have bright colors and be exciting.

This looks like a bomb to me, especially after coming so close to the last one.

I really dislike Tim Roth too since I heard how he treated Charlton Heston on the set of Planet of the Apes.

By: goldfarb

goldfarb — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:40:51 +0000

@ charles
well that’s an arguable point…but even if it were true…Norton HAS NEVER been a part of a film of this size and complexity (and producer meddling)…there is way more going on in the Hulk than just writing some lines and some good actoring….
I’m expecting a Daredevil level film…not horrible, but not that good either - but I’m eager to be suprised…

By: thefan

thefan — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:35:20 +0000

Why not put a short statement on You Tube????? Are you an idiot??

By: charles

charles — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:02:55 +0000

Ed’s right. I have faith in what he is saying. He’s never really made a bad movie, so I expect the same for Hulk.

By: Art

Art — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:54:19 +0000

The Hulk should be a cameo character in the next Iron Man film. The character isn’t going to be able to carry a feature film to the degree of success that Marvel, Edward Norton, and the producers want it to.

By: goldfarb

goldfarb — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:49:30 +0000

the fact (and I say fact by actually knowing some facts) that the post production has been horribly mismanaged (14 hour days, 7day weeks anybody?) while perhaps ‘private business’ is also a good indicator of the eventual quality of the film…at least from the point of view of the VFX….which, lets face it, is a big part of this film.

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:41:39 +0000

They should have released the Hulk in Summer 09. There’s too much competition this year, especially with two big superhero films coming out with Batman & Iron Man. I predict Hulk will do ok, and have a solid opening weekend, then tail off. My guess is the 150-175 mil range.

By: Miscreantik

Miscreantik — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:25:40 +0000

I mean, I think Norton makes a good point, which is: the movie will speak for itself. If ‘The Incredible Hulk’ turns out to be a sweet comic movie and is fun as hell, then the audiences will inevitably come.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:08:50 +0000

I just think they (Marvel) just over-estimate interest in this particular character. Personally, I always thought the The Hulk was one of the most boring superheroes out there. Norton says he wants the movie to speak for itself, yet makes this statement. Not a good sign.

By: Floppy

Floppy — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:01:46 +0000

All Saints was a horrible band

By: jimbo stewart

jimbo stewart — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:51:03 +0000

I’m intrigued. I think the solid cast and Norton’s credit as a writer will elevate this above movies like Ghost Rider and Ghost Rider 2: All Saints Day

By: john

john — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:50:28 +0000

all the marketing in the world is not going to help this film if it turns out that the CGI isnt any better than the first Hulk.

By: Steelo

Steelo — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:45:25 +0000

I actually feel the same way as Ed. People were buggin’ on what little they saw with Speed Racer until about 2 trailers ago. Wait until the turkey’s done.

By: The Addict

The Addict — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:43:03 +0000

Addict sigh.

By: alcaTsar

alcaTsar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:33:06 +0000

It looks like an average comic book adaptation like some of Marvels lesser know “hits” (e.g. Daredevil). Maybe it would do better coming out during another time frame. Summer’s a wee-bit too crowded.