Hulk
A somber, arty superhero tragedy that broods on trauma and rage, unfolding slowly with heavy emotions and stylized comic-book energy.
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The Incredible Hulk
A chase-driven superhero thriller with bursts of monstrous rage and a somber fugitive romance at its center.
About 2008 film directed by Louis Leterrier
Genres action, adventure, science fiction, superhero
Directed by Louis Leterrier
Written by Zak Penn
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Stan Lee, Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, William Hurt, Tim Roth, Ty Burrell, Tim Blake Nelson
Music Craig Armstrong
Runtime 112 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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