"The Incredible Hulk" had the dubious distinction of being released in the same summer that "The Dark Knight" and "Iron Man" were released. If it did not have to stand up to that hype, people may have found that this was actually a very good comic book movie. Edward Norton takes over the role of Bruce Banner, who becomes the Hulk when he gets angry. As this movie opens, Bruce is on the run, in Mexico, trying to research and develop a cure for his duality. Gen. Ross (William Hurt) is determined to track him down to study his mutation to help develop a "Super Soldier" serum for the US Army. Ross has brought in a Russian Special Forces operative, Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth), to assist him. When Blonsky gets a look at the Hulk in action, he wants to find a way to duplicate this mutation. The movie works on many levels as Banner is being pursued by Ross and Blonsky while trying to remain calm and find a way to be normal again. As the second half kicks in, there is plenty of action with great effects work, building up to an epic battle in the streets of New York between the Hulk and Blonsky. There are a few great cameos related to past versions of the Hulk, sometimes very quick ones. "The Incredbile Hulk" is action-packed with some great writing and acting and I actually think it gives "Knight" and "Iron Man" a run for the money.Grade: B
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