Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.
Rather than go to the trouble of crafting a dramatically satisfying conclusion, The Incredible Hulk" blows the audience off and takes the air out of its previous solid work by ending with what is essentially a shameless trailer for the next Marvel movie.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
There's not an excess of exposition, and the pricey CGI Hulk at his disposal is more angrily expressive than the mute one employed by Lee.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
It won't change your life but you'll walk away smiling.
– Laremy Legel,
Film.com,
6 Jul 2010
fresh:
A more satisfactory adaptation of the spirit of Stan Lee's Marvel character.
– Wally Hammond,
Time Out,
18 Nov 2011
fresh:
The climax is a bit of a yawn, but most of what precedes it is vigorous and sharp.