LordBling

I just saw this film at an exhibitor's screening, and it was everything a comic-book movie should be. I had low expectations, since I thought the first film was decent, but left a lot of great opportunities on the table. But not part 2. Raimi has really stepped up to the plate with this film, and created something that will be loved by both the mainstream viewer, as well as the film geeks and comic geeks. He took time with the characters, and gave Peter, M.J., Harry, and Aunt May some quality character development. We even get more of J. Jonah Jameson, which is great for the comic relief (even if I can't stop calling him 'Schillinger').

The CGI is much better this time around, and Spidey no longer looks rubbery.

It is much more believable, and doesn't take you out of the moment at any point. Also, we're given a much better bad guy. Doc Ock is a fantastic villain, and much of this credit goes to Molina. He doesn't cheese it up at any point, and since Raimi gave us some time with him and his wife before the experiment goes wrong, we see that he's a kind man who wants to make the world a better place. Honestly, the film is dripping with pathos, and yet it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard to do so. And when we get to see how vulnerable Peter Parker is (wait until you see the subway car scene), we actually feel for the poor guy. This is the first comic-book film that got me to feel for the lead character, and I'm grateful for that.

I'm a big fan of the X-Men movies, but this film has a lot more heart than either of those. Thinking back, I can't remember a better comic-book film. Spider-Man 2 gave me everything I wanted, and more. Kudos to Raimi for finally hitting one out of the park. I almost can't believe it, but this one is a 10/10, and I cannot wait to see it again on 6/29.

Ugh.

If you're a comic book fan, you're gonna LOVE it. If you're like most other human beings, you're gonna find a lot wrong with The Hulk.

I think the reaction of the average kid will be mixed. Some will like it for the visuals (when there are any), but I think most will be bored through most of it. And some will be scared in a couple of parts.

Eric Bana was decent, but largely boring in the film, and it won't help people to connect with his character any more than they already would (or won't). Nick Nolte, Sam Elliot, and Josh Lucas all overacted more often than not. Jennifer Connelly was solid, and the only positive on the acting front.

The CGI was a mixed bag. The first two times you see the Hulk, it's at night and there are a lot of close-ups, almost to obscure things ... was the CGI 100% completed? Can't really tell in those. But the desert scene is very well done ... although the running animation looked choppy. And I have to agree with the Dallas Morning News ... "He looked like a green Pillsbury Doughboy." Especially when he's being hit with bullets ... it looks less like muscles and more like a green ooze. However, the entire desert battle was well-done, and should be what most people will refer to as their favorite part of the film.

There are a few plot holes in the final act, and from two friends of mine who saw it last night (in different cities) both didn't think they were plot holes, mainly because they're big fans of the comic series, and they just knew who the "Great Absorbing Man" or whatever the hell he was called. For most of us regular summer action Joes ... well, the final act is one big mess. And the other problems I had with it will wait until you've seen it, as they are scene specific.

For once, the early word on the internet was correct! One of the early reviewers said, "It won't matter what kind of prom dress they put on this pig..."

So, two final ratings: Comic book fans - 3 and a half stars The rest of the filmgoing public - two stars

I think the film will do between 75 and 80 million on opening weekend, because of the hype and the marketing has played to children more than they did in the beginning ... I mean, it looks cool to see him jumping miles and smashing. But I think the word of mouth will be lukewarm, and that will hurt the business throughout the rest of the term, especially with Charlie's Angels 2 coming out next weekend. A warning for the Hulk: Unless you count the over-acting, there is ZERO humor in it, so people will be ready for some humor to go with their action next week, and they'll also be ready for more action than thirty minutes out of a 138 minute film. So I think it's gonna finish around 200 million, and not the 300 or 350 that some are predicting.

After watching this 'movie,' my brain hurts. If you attempt to watch it, you're taking your sanity into your own hands. It was shot on video, probably with a Sears beta-max recorder bought at a garage sale. It was 'edited' as if someone put the footage into a blender. It has ad-libbed 'performances,' including Eminem saying over and over again about how the witch putting her finger in his a$$, and Vanilla Ice looking like he wishes he could get cast in another Ninja Turtles movie. And yes, that IS Vanilla Ice. How's THAT for street cred? And it JUST WON'T END!!! It keeps going ON and ON and ON!!!!!

I had to watch this for my job, and I am seeking hazard pay from my employers. This could possibly be the worst film I've ever seen, and yes, I have seen Powder AND The Crow: City of Angels. I would've given this the rating it deserved, but IMDB won't let you give a 0.01 out of 10.