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June 13, 2008

At the Movies: 'Incredible Hulk' lacks wit, heart

By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic

The fanboys will probably be happy with the latest incarnation of “The Incredible Hulk.” At least we can say that much for it — and that's something we most assuredly could not say about Ang Lee and James Schamus' somber, introspective and largely derided take in 2003 on the beloved Marvel Comics hero.

THE INCREDIBLE HULK

Director: Louis Leterrier

Cast: Edward Norton, William Hurt, Tim Roth, Liv Tyler

Rating: PG-13

Running time: 114 minutes

There's a lot more action this time around as you might expect from “Transporter” director Louis Leterrier — a deafening, endless amount by the colossal conclusion — as well as fond references both to the comic book series and to the television show it inspired starring Bill Bixby. (Leterrier even sneaks in some of Joseph Harnell's “Lonely Man” theme, or as Stewie on “Family Guy” refers to it, “That sad, walking-away song from ‘The Incredible Hulk.”')


 
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