The Incredible Hulk is thin, smartly montaging its origins before losing steam. The drama is underdeveloped, telling viewers how characters feel but missing the time and vulnerability to show it. Consequently, the action lacks emotional weight. The Hulk is motivated by Betty but those slim moments are surrounded by generic punching. Furthermore, there's minimal dialogue, flimsy themes, illogical science, weak resolution, unearned growth, rushed villains, a flat romance, and a dull lead performance. The supporting cast is committed, the tone is serious, and the PTSD flashbacks add substance, but that isn't enough to make this memorable. Ultimately, The Incredible Hulk is basic.
Technically, The Incredible Hulk is plain but efficient. Its bland music briefly uses "The Lonely Man Theme." Its production design has ugly monsters. The skilled cast is underutilized and disconnected from the MCU. Its imagery utilizes motion, lighting, color, dolly zooms, and a long take, but becomes drab and chaotic during the climax. The inconsistent CGI is aided by stunts and pyrotechnics. Its editing employs a brisk runtime, action, montages, intercuts, inserts, and match cuts, but its pacing is rushed. Finally, the sound provides smash cuts, stings, risers, action, split cuts, muffling, sci-fi, and heart rates. Overall, The Incredible Hulk is fine for genre fans.
Writing: 4/10
Direction: 5/10
Cinematography: 6/10
Acting: 6/10
Editing: 7/10
Sound: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 5/10
Production Design: 5/10
Casting: 6/10
Effects: 7/10
Overall Score: 5.9/10
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