Almost everyone I've talked to hasn't seen The Incredible Hulk. When I bring it up, some even think I'm talking about Ang Lee's dreadful film from a few years back. Well believe it or not, there's a new Hulk movie that was released last summer starring Edward Norton...and it's not half bad. While it's not as good as Iron Man, it is certainly better than the last Hulk movie. Still, there's a problem with this character when it comes to translating him to a live action flick. Even today's CGI can't do the Hulk justice. CGI works with Iron Man and Spider Man largely because the artists don't have to render the character's face, effectively bypassing the uncanny valley. But when it's time for the Hulk's close-up, it just doesn't work. For one, he looks nothing like Edward Norton. But most alarming is the unrealistic sheen inherent in most CG work. During these close-ups the Hulk looks more like a resident of Toontown than of the world Bruce Banner and Betty Ross inhabit. It really takes you out of the movie and that's a shame because it's a good story with some great action sequences. But my favorite part is the ending when Tony Stark makes a surprise appearance and hints at the forming of the Avengers. But I think we'll have to see how Thor (2010) and The First Avenger: Captain America (2011) pan out before we see such an epic crossover.
Friday, December 26, 2008
The Incredible Hulk
Almost everyone I've talked to hasn't seen The Incredible Hulk. When I bring it up, some even think I'm talking about Ang Lee's dreadful film from a few years back. Well believe it or not, there's a new Hulk movie that was released last summer starring Edward Norton...and it's not half bad. While it's not as good as Iron Man, it is certainly better than the last Hulk movie. Still, there's a problem with this character when it comes to translating him to a live action flick. Even today's CGI can't do the Hulk justice. CGI works with Iron Man and Spider Man largely because the artists don't have to render the character's face, effectively bypassing the uncanny valley. But when it's time for the Hulk's close-up, it just doesn't work. For one, he looks nothing like Edward Norton. But most alarming is the unrealistic sheen inherent in most CG work. During these close-ups the Hulk looks more like a resident of Toontown than of the world Bruce Banner and Betty Ross inhabit. It really takes you out of the movie and that's a shame because it's a good story with some great action sequences. But my favorite part is the ending when Tony Stark makes a surprise appearance and hints at the forming of the Avengers. But I think we'll have to see how Thor (2010) and The First Avenger: Captain America (2011) pan out before we see such an epic crossover.
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