Review of Planet Hulk (2010) by Matt D — 25 Jan 2010

I'm surprised, I actually enjoyed this direct-to-DVD film. Typically I've not been a big fan of The Hulk or the Iron Man franchise (with the exception of their live action movies, LOVE those). I was also greatly UNimpressed with Hulk VS except for when he threw down against Wolverine. So I walked into this one expecting to be bored out of my gourd. Surprisingly, I was not. Its got plenty of violence and sad parts (that strangely left me unfazed but impressed by the subject matter).

Also, this version of The Hulk actually scares me. I'm used to seeing The Hulk as sort of Frankenstein-like monster that is actually kind and even a little child-like underneath. This Hulk is a grown man, jaded and always angry and resentful (especially after what happens to him in the beginning of the film). I think if Marvel makes more films with this incarnation of The Hulk, I'll tune in more often. Also, I've never been a fan of the Thor franchise either, but after being introduced to Beta Ray Bill (who I think is one of the coolest heroes EVER!!) I might just tune in for the live action Thor movie that's about to debut (as long as they eventually put him in it, that is).