To those who said this movie sucked have no idea about the type of character bruce banner is. He isn't a comedic guy like the MCU makes him out to be. He's meant to be a very tragic character at heart who's had an extremely hard childhood. Something which this movie does perfectly. Hulk is was more complex than just smashing things. This is honestly the most comic accurate you'll get from any hulk rendition. It explores his backstory and the inner troubles he has. Ang Lee did an amazing job!!
Even as a kid i really enjoyed the mood of this film, they dive so much deeper into the character of Bruce Banner than any other Hulk movie and in my opinion this is the greatest film. Not only did it have one hell of a solid thought provoking story the action when it happened was exciting and fun!!! I felt sorry for the hulk, i like how he's like a caged animal in this one who you feel for. It did everything right. I was 8 when i saw it and its still one of my favourite films. I want to see a Hulk film like this again.
Yeah man me too. This and Incredible Hulk are actually underrated gems. It's sad that over the last few years MCU rather made their Hulk a big joke. And ultimately ruined him.
I don't think people ever really "hated" it, they just didn't understand what it was trying to do and were confused by it. Now that they realize why it's so unique, they have warmed up to it.
0:22 i can’t explain why I can’t stop replaying this part! It gives off such mysterious and tragic emotions as well as not knowing what’s to come…weird
To me, it perfectly depicts the depth of emotions underneath of someone mistreated in life. The self-hatred, feelings of unfairness, memories of cruelty, knowing their is no justice, the pain never stops, the peace never arrives, irritation, unresolved anger, deep inner rage at the state of your life - bubbling and boiling inside us tho calm on the surface, repressed - til it comes out and explodes. Nothing except pure pure rage.
I feel like it’s supposed to be a mixture of emotion and confusion because this theme played in the opening scene of the movie where Bruce was a child and didn’t understand what was going on that’s how I see it atleast.
The bit between 0:22 - 01:03 has always sounded like the dread of knowing the Hulk exists and his rage is slowly consuming you, to me - like falling into an endless pit. I was 8 when this came out and had an incredible time marvelling at the spectacles but eventually grew up and felt sorry for Bruce. What a tragic thought knowing there's a monster living in you and will readily destroy so much if you can't keep your own anger under control. Horribly underrated movie.
I feel you hulk and Bruce in this movie when I transformed into my Godzilla form or call me *Josezilla* for the first time back in 2010 when I was 6 I lost control of danger and sort destroy until the 2nd time in 2012 were I got full control sense then stopping threats till this day
+Charlie Reedie yeah man im 20 lol that means i was 7 when this came out and i remember going to the theater watching lol i even remeber being mad at my dad cuz he fell alseep in the movie always pissed me off when my parents wouldn't pay attentions to movies we were watching together lol great memory's watching this
@girthboy3321 It's been living rent free I my head for years yet I keep forgetting about it due other stuff. Glad I finally took the time to find this masterpiece again
Aerry Suri Hulk was one of my favorite childhood superheroes so I liked this movie. But most people I knew that tried to watch it with me back then fell asleep.
yeah thats my favorite part about this whole song. When i was younger i thought that part lasted longer. Now im sad it isnt. Its been about 13 years since ive seen this movie, im turning 17 this december. This movie still hasnt left me
Plus it made Absorbing Man into a more interesting villain than just being some thug. He should get the praise MCU Vulture gets for being "better" than the comics.
Exactly what I was thinking. Glad we got it though BC now it can be appreciated especially after looking at the recent blunders of Marvel, primarily involving the Hulk.
Honestly it’s kind of like THE BATMAN. People weren’t ready for a full on movie of Batman’s detective side. They were used to the explosion and fight scenes from the previous Batman movies. A lot thought it was boring because of this. As for me I loved it for diving into that side of Batman.
@@christtv3576 EXACTLY. The Hulk is a tragic hero born from hate and trauma the same way Batman is. The action and fight scenes don’t define a character. It’s their meaning of why they take action. When movies like Hulk and the Batman delve deeper into the actual person behind the mask/monster, it makes it that much more interesting and meaningful . Giving emotional and psychological depth to a superhero is NEVER a bad thing.
Oh my god. 18 years today. Nostalgia.. I'm literally crying.. remembering watching this film 8 times when I was a kid ,eating snacks and drinking juice. Tried imitating him so much. My favorite Marvel film ever
@@TwinXlyric Agreed, and even as a kid I never found this movie boring at all, I was always fascinated by it and even freaked out about it in a moments. It was more of a horror movie to me than a superhero film. And now as an adult I appreciate it alot more 🙏. Underrated is putting it mildly.
Man this theme is so good. Especially from 0:22-1:12 It makes me feel emotional because it connects so well with Bruce's terrible childhood in the movie
This movie is even more powerful when you had a terrible childhood too and would watch it for comfort. My father behaved exactly like hulks father did in this movie even the way he moves. I remember my father beating my mom just like in the movie i would close the door and start playing with my toys to distract myself just like hulk did thinking i would grow up and be strong like him and one day not be afraid of my father. One time it even happened while the movie was on tv during that specific scene looking back now that’s crazy
I didn't know Danny Elfman composed this soundtrack until today, when I was listened Spiderman's soundtrack (2002) and I realized there was something in the main theme alike with this one. I think... (I'm not a musician) but that part is played with violins maybe 🤔
Just imagine…this version of Hulk with Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. Would’ve been something dope. And both scores are also composed by Danny Elfman. Although them being their own thing is what makes them so special as well.
@@bmvthemoviefanatic7282 In reality, Eric Bana has expressed negative opinions on this film, and when asked about his possible return as the Hulk in MCU, similar to what happened with Maguire and Garfield, he said he could not imagine such a scenario, even because at the time of the film's release, the MCU didn't exist. So if indeed 2003's Hulk does return in Secret Wars, which doesn't sound all that strange given that Maguire and Jackman are rumored to be in the film, he could be played by another actor. 12/1/2023
This theme makes me feel like I just stumbled onto something I shouldn’t have come across in the first place. A fuck ton of horror but also a boatload of sadness. And that’s the true essence of the Hulk. And this theme captures it perfectly.
David Banner: "It's alright Bruce, now sleep and forget forever, struggle no more and give me all of your power" Bruce Banner: "You think you can live with that? Then take it!" Hulk: "TAKE IT ALL!!!"
Jelly fish was stabbed Starfish was cut in half Monkey was gassed Sea cucumber neck snapped (if they have necks) And the lizard was poisoned David put their DNA in his body for experiments resulting in young Bruce getting green patches on his skin when he felt upset, so that explained why when he was hit by the gamma Bomb he became the hulk instead of dying
I like this version a bit better than 2008. I had read that some critics bashed this movie for being dark and sad, when, honestly, being the Hulk is without a doubt the most depressing super power. Constantly being hunted by the military, never sure when or if something would happen to make you transform into Hulk, not to mention the lives put in danger by the Hulk. Hell, I would go to say that, as far as the character of Banner/Hulk goes, that this is way more realistic than 2008
It was simply an age before it's time. People weren't ready to see that side. When people think realistic some just look at the physical sides, but there's only so much real you can put in a 8-10 ft tall man with enough muscle power to level a street block. Me as well as a lot of people liked this movie because of exactly what you just said. And I'm glad that someone else can actually voice out the finer points of this film.
That was great, they played that aspect excellent. but being a comic book fan i much prefer The hulk in the new one...at least his physical design and everything. When i saw the hulk actually physically getting bigger and bigger and at one point he is like 15ft tall that really made me just turn my head and go wtf?! as far as everything else goes it was a good movie....the only problems i think are that the hulk himself in it was well rather just weird and they made the absorbing man his father and thats just...not right. He was not even originally a hulk villain nor did he get his powers from Gamma shit originally he was given powers by loki to fight thor. Though his origin has been changed over the years he was still a very odd pick to go with the first higher end hulk movie to be made.
NBE21 Then you haven't read all the hulk comics because in the comics, hulk can grow to a certain size. The hulk from 2003 was a good representation of that. When I saw the hulk from 2008 and the avengers, I was pretty mad that they made him so small, they could've made him a little bit bigger. Not to mention, the hulk from 2008 was very very weak, he could barely lift an army vehicle when the hulk from 2003 threw a tank more than a mile away.
I know the current "Avengers" movies are popular right now, and everybody digs Mark Ruffalo's version of the Hulk (myself included), I still consider Ang Lee's 2003 "Hulk" to be one of the finest comic book based movies ever, and contrary to popular belief, one of the most faithful. Being a true fan of the Hulk comic stories from the 60's to the 80's, I think I can say this with credibility. I'm also coming from the angle that the 70's TV show is not the real Hulk. First, Ang Lee's film is extremely faithful to the comics. Watching the movie, it was as if some scenes were lifted right out of the Stan Lee stories. Hulk fighting army tanks in the desert, Hulk leaping over canyon cliffs, Hulk touching the reaches of space, and yes, even Hulk dogs are from the comics. Hulk's father in the movie is directly based on Bruce's father in the comics, Brian Banner, who was abusive and allegedly had a hand in Hulk's origin. The many villain incarnations that David Banner takes on at the end of the film are not just the Absorbing Man, but are an amalgam of many of Hulk villains including Zzax. Second, Ang Lee's film was less about simply "Hulk Smash" and more about the idea of the Hulk. The idea of evolution, the idea of repression and subsequent freedom from that repression. It's interesting that every Ang Lee film is similarly about this idea of repression. Repressed gay cowboys, repressed women in China, a repressed slave finding freedom after the Civil War, etc. The evolution idea is expressed in the food chain of "Hulk" creatures we see in the movie. First a frog, then dogs, Hulk himself, and then a near "Hulk god" in David Banner. Evolution is also cinematically expressed in the morph edits seen throughout the film. Contrary to popular belief, the multi-frame editing was not just about mimicking a a comic book, it was about expressing the idea of freedom from repression, of seeing something from different angles, different points of view, different sides, much like Bruce has a "different side" to him. If you notice, the multi-angles many times show us the same subject but from a different camera angle. The idea of the Hulk is also metaphorically visually expressed through the imagery of atomic mushroom clouds and jellyfish, two visually similar objects. It expresses the idea that this Hulk was born of two of the greatest known forces in the universe, genetic and atomic force. It's Ang Lee's masterful filmmaking, strong use of visual metaphor, and faithfulness to the original comics that really sets his Hulk film apart for me. Perhaps the one scene that really spells out what Ang Lee is doing and also brought me back to the old comics was that first close-up we see of Hulk free and jumping through the desert to the haunting Danny Elfman music. Classic..
I think its by far the best of the Hulk films, but I would have to say that my personal favorite Superhero movie is Spider-Man. I've loved that movie my whole life, have it memorized from beginning to end, and even though its not spot on with the comics, I think some room for creativity is needed in superhero films.
I really don’t understand why so many people hated this movie. It had such great dramatic depth and emotion. Ang Lee really nailed the psychological aspects of Bruce Banner and his inner struggle with the Hulk. Lots of idiots say it’s boring and forgettable, but I do not find this film boring nor forgettable at all. I find it fun, interesting, and memorable. Danny Elfman’s score for this film is absolutely epic and far better than the scores in modern Marvel movies. Hulk had an amazing all-star cast. Eric Bana was a great Bruce Banner and perfect casting for him. I guess Disney Marvel fanboys can’t handle a minute watching a Marvel movie without some stupid jokes derailing it. I hate how the MCU has ruined the Hulk by turning the tragic monster into nothing more than an unfunny, weightless, worthless caricature.
Danny Elfman made the score for Avengers: Age of Ultron and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Though this is a better film and score than those, the best parts of both of those scores come from Alan Silverstri and Michael Giachinno's works.
It makes me sad that we’ll probably never see such passionate and unique films ever again. As a kid I couldn’t see what I can now but man this movie was special. Upon rewatching I realized that this movie was a beautifully told character study about the very essence of what makes up the Hulk’s existence.
@@chocov1233 I guess this is because Silvestri and Giacchino did the original scores, while Elfman used those and made his imagination instead of starting from scratch. This will already be a bit of a downgrade.
@@lllightskindude MCU's main focus is to be generally funny at all instances. Even many ardent Marvel readers have been unsatisfied with MCU movies because of this wanting to be 'funny'.
Hulk is a product of trauma and so is Bruce. This is why Bruce is such a character and hulk is the way he is too. In the end, he faces his trauma and doesn’t shun it aside
Ani-Ray Animations Well yeah because Eric Bana’s hulk only got one movie to showcase what he could do. I’m sure had they continued his series, they would’ve had him do mind boggling feats of strength. What I really enjoyed about his Hulk is that the more pissed off he got, the bigger and stronger he became.
One of the characters with the most tragic story and super power naturally this movie had to be dark and depressive in the mood. This is the best hulk movie ever. You can even feel the tension and anxiety of the hulk in this track. Simply the best, this film made me all crazy as no other marvel movie ever has when I was a kid back then. In a sense it still does. Astonishing movie & theme. Period.
i tottaly agree with you , the best hulk movie so far ! And such a good music , but there is a lesson that goes with that movie ...mixing character background with super bad guys ? i mean absorbing man being Bruce's father ?Meh :/ .Asking a talentuous film maker , but someone that has ABSOLUTELY no knowledge about the character ? ( He recognize it himself later ) again big mistake , but still the best hulk movie (Let's be honest courtesy of Danny Helfman for the biggest part of it ^^ ) .
0:22 - no theme in movie history comes close to how well this music sounds like RAGE. The slow build up, the way rage poisons...then swells inside you, it just keeps flowing, you can't hide from it, you can't contain it -its bubbling and reaching the boiling point...until it explodes out in a violent burst, and you are now consumed by it. Rage. And only legendary destruction lays in your wake. What a perfect theme.
Exactly man ! You nailed it right ! I use this song when I train juste before lifting a loaded barbell it send chills to my spine and give me more strength !
The only theme I would say that is even remotely close to this is the song "In the House In a Heartbeat" from 28 Days Later, it's a similar approach of a slow build towards a penultimate climax that can only be described as Rage in musical form, But even then it's barely able to compete with this ICON of a Movie's score, that main score has lived in my head for as long as I can remember, it's such a fantastically composed piece of music.
I remember being scared of this movie when I was a kid - specially the scene where Bruce hide under the table. The dessert landscape, Hulk's sad expressions, how it ends, him drowning.... those are the things I remember most. It is such a melancholic movie. And of course, the soundtrack.This melody 00:22 to 1:03 brings me the sense of helplessness. I didn't know how to explain what I felt until recently I saw a youtube comment on P. Tchaikovsky song Pas de Deux video: "The main part of the melody is a downward scale. A downward scale! Have you ever heard such an emotionally expressive downward scale in your life?". Both songs have this in common. Going down becomes the climax, and that happens to Bruce as well. He does not rises from the ashes like Tony Stark or learn to become a better person like Thor or achieve his goals like Steve Rogers. His "upbringing" is actually his downfall, therefor this soundtrack fits in perfectly.
This is personally my favorite Hulk movie. The story is incredible and insanely faithful to the original comics. The characters are well fleshed out and east to like. Hulk himself is absolutely astonishing, pulling of mile-long jumps, throwing around tanks like inflatable toys, and obliterating entire city blocks. The only thing I don't think is the best is his design; the shade of green is a bit too bright and makes the CGI model look a bit weird, and his features are a bit too rounded and not quite furious enough, though it's close. There also isn't quite enough detail on the model for my taste. This doesn't make his design bad, it's still pretty good, it just needed some more detail and a few minor adjustments. This is why 2008's design is my personal favorite, call me a bad fan or whatever all I want, I don't care. I just like his more exaggerated features, makes him feel more . . . angry. If not just the tiniest smidge evil. However, overall, I like this movie better.
Agree. But the mile-long jumps are a bit OTT, though yeah i've liked this film ever since it came out. I would love it if they touched up the CGI, with the jump in technolgy it could look incedible.
@@anthonycorcino6700 I most certainly agree!! The coolest and best looking onscreen Hulk out of every other version hands down without question, especially with the Marvel vs Capcom-ish/Street Fighter-esque design that they gave the 2008/Ed Norton Hulk 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.
The bright shade of green you are talking about is a result of his DNA being chimera, one of it is jellyfish that has the ability to glow and make bright green colors
Hulk 96 animated series, Hulk tv show with Lou Ferrigno, Hulk 03 game and Hulk Ultimate Destruction all had fitting themes to represent Hulk much like this movie
I wish hulk didn't exist in the marvel movies just to be there. They only have him to have him they never dive into his character. They could go much more in depth on his inner conflict but no, he's just there to smash things.
Michael Miller Agreed 100 percent. But the thing is, Disney cant get the rights. But considering that Disney is a billion dollar company, I find that hard to believe. The ammount of depth we could get in a hulk solo film is crazy
Eric Bana's Hulk and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man should be hailed as staples of superhero genre. Both portrayals are faithful to source material, while also being well-acted and emotive. This Hulk is much less of an superhero action movie, but much rather a superhero drama film.
@@kryptoskillet1131 The organic webbing is actually the only incorrect thing. But if you wanted his Peter to be a jerk, well, there's news. Raimi took more inspiration from the Romita run, so not entirely inaccurate.
@@thefilmwatcher1302 Are YOU high? You should have gone into how Raimi visualized his characters. Tobey's Peter is more based on the Romita run; he has some 'being a jerk' moments from the Ditko run. Plus, the organic webbing (the actually inaccurate thing) was taken from James Cameron's script. So, there's a mixture. Raimi's MJ is also a mixture of the original MJ, Gwen and Liz Allan, and since the execution was mediocre, Raimi's MJ gets a good amount of hate.
@@martyscurllisinnocent4324 Yes, you are right, I watch this in cinema when I was 6-7, then a lot of times during years. I don't like only special effects, powers etc., I prefer deep emotions like in this film. Ang Lee deserve more respect with this film.
I was born in 2003 but I grew up watching this and the 2008 version of the hulk. Hulk is one of my top three marvel characters in no particular order. I have this theme engraved into my memory.
I was born in 2002, my older brother went to see it and took me with him even though I was only a baby, I was just a little over a month from being 12 months old when the movie came out, usually you're not supposed to bring babies into theaters but I was a generally quiet infant, then on Christmas when I was 7 I got this on a vhs tape and I absolutely loved it, been a hulk fan ever since
Imagine during Multiverse of Madness you hear 0:23 playing I would get Chills ngl *Edit* Movie is still awsome but perhaps Secret Wars we will get this and cameos we wanted for Multiverse of Madness
If they do play it there probably only gonna play like 5 seconds of it since thats what they did with Spider-Man no way home they hardly played the old themes.
chris71388 Oh guy's just found a false fan of Hulk... he clearly hasn't read any of the comics let alone hasn't got any knowledge of the Original story of the Hulk.. not the Childish one we have now.. pathetic dude
TAng Lee's Hulk is not merely an emerald goliath. His origin stems from the comics in which it tackles with Banner's psychological issues since childhood.
This film is highly underrated. People give regard and extra cool points for Ruffalo and Norton for being post *MCU* Hulks. *But Banas Hulk will forever stand out for many reasons:* First off, he's got *Danny Elfman* backing the OST, instant win lol. _Second, His relationship with Betty was more genuine, ties back to when they were both kids, living in the same area but never actually meeting until they were grown up. They understood each other, had differences, it was even a forbidden romance if you could call it that. They even broke up at one point, then rekindled after she learned the truth about his emotional distancing, and truly "got him". Making them not being together in the end so much more tragic._ *Whereas HulkxWidow just happens..messing around in the workplace i guess...* *_Third and most importantly,_* we get a much deeper dive into Banner & Hulks psyches, the real reason behind his mutation, what makes him a truly *broken person,* and how that person gave birth to the Hulk as a inner emotion vent due to the death of his mother, which was also tragic._ *And because of that tragedy,* we not only sympathize with Banner but it gives Hulk a much much more meaningful exterior, when you look at him, you're seeing the manifestation of Bruce's pain, not just the Avengers green muscle man. _You don't get that with Norton or Ruffalo because they were simply thrown into the mix of MCU's progression towards The Avengers, which is fine but we have no emotional investment in what should be the _*_deepest character_*_ on the team._ *Hulk 2003* is NOT perfect, and it certainly should've been given a sequel. BUT it had a character to dissect and dammit they did pretty splendid with what the had at the time, especially when CGI wasn't at it's peak. But the Issue with the *MCU and The Hulk,* is mainstream general storytelling gets in the way of character development on a personal level, especially with the less popularized characters, that's why *Banas "Banner" (Hulk)* will forever belong to probably the best balanced _"Hulk film"_ we'll ever get in our lifetime. *☢*
3 things superhero movies lack now that 2003 hulk nailed perfectly. 1: Slow moments that are incredibly interesting, bruce's backstory with father scenes, frog scene in the lab, first transformation scene that is long and drawn out. adds character to a movie 2: not being afraid to show true pain, murder, trauma, self loathing, in a comic book movie Truely diving deep into the emotions of the hulk. 3: an incredible score. these new movies just dont feel the same and as special as this movie, spiderman 1 and 2, or the first iron man. all those movies had a special spark. these new movies lack that. (the watchmen from DC comics also has that spark) 3
Danny Elfman has made most of my favorite musical scores from movies, they just resonate to something we can't really fathom existing. Zimmer exudes the human spirit but something about these scores just make you feel like everything is beyond our scope of understanding and undefeatable
i seriously dont understand why people didnt like this movie. i think it does the best job of portraying an angry hulk and what happens the more pissed off he gets. i loved it especially the music.
This theme was inspired by the original Bill Bixby Hulk TV show back in the 70's. The theme, along with the classic 'don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry' line towards the end and also the cameo from Lou Ferrigno near the beginning of the film was a nice touch and homage to the original show.
I cant agree with you more bro. the most fucking uderrated superhero movie or movies in general ever People fucking hate this movie for some fucking reason
people complain about this movie is because of the cgi. they also say that the 2008 incredible hulk had people talking about it for months before it was released. the reason I like this movie is that it has the comic book feel.
Never saw this movie in cinemas but my dad bought the dvd of it in the 2000s when I was a kid. It was my first encounter with the Hulk character and I absolutely loved it. Ever since then I would buy his plushie, etc. Looking back at it, this movie is probably the only live action film that shows hulks origin accurately such like his abusive history and how that rage created the Hulk personality. And the action and CGI was very well done. This film is very underrated
I remember my mom surprised me with the vhs because I didn’t get to go see it in theaters. I watched it every other day. I was always blown away by the film. And I’ll never forget this opening theme lol. Nothing like being a kid growing up in the early 2000’s.
This movie is so underrated, it's basically a slap in the face to anyone who thinks the Hulk is just a destructive green monster. It explores the character very well, they will hardly make a Hulk movie again same as this one.
This movie is just the best Hulk movie ever , it exactly shows how he became the hulk and it even shows that he had a family and the CGI is so fucking good , for a 2003 movie🤷♂️ oh , and the theme is damn good no cap
I love the didgeridoo in the background. It, in addition to the very basic harp instruments, gives you this feeling of animalism. Something carnal, primal, and uncontrollable. Altogether, it has this ethereal cadence that solidifies the idea that something unusual is happening. Very high quality intro.
I've been like, obsessed with this movie, and this music, since I watched it when I was a kid. Watched it again today, and, damn, still so, I don't know, beautiful, I've got a strange feeling while watching it. The little boy I was back then was affraid and hypnotised by this movie, by Bruce and his past, by the monster inside him, and I've been haunted by a lot of images from it (those desert flowers, that green explosion, or even the whole intro). Really an awesome movie, better and deeper than a lot of the MCU's.
1:10-1:36 my mother and father doing their thing 2:07-2:25 the argument going home to stay with my grandparents and 1st "divorce" 2:28-2:42 the pregnancy test(s) 2:43-3:36 the stages of being pregnant, the baby shower, the ultrasound visit(s) 3:37-4:11 my mother going into labor, being rushed to the hospital, given the shot in her back and being told to push and/or keep pushing 4:12-4:36 and the doctor saying "it`s a boy" I was going to post this on my birthday but i was busy with work, my birthday and wanted some sleep
You can feel the pain, the heart break and rage the more intense and louder the music gets. From the pain, heartbreak and rage, your strength will dramatically increase!!!!
It honestly fits really well with the Immortal Hulk storyline. The Ang Lee Hulk theme really gives some horror vibes along with a sense of tragedy (which fits Hulk and Banner in the comics)
Ang Lee once famously said that, as an Asian growing up outside his parents' experience and wishes -- bucking the traditional trends, pursuing the theatrical arts, leaving much of his mother culture behind -- ALL of his films were about "breaking free from parental expectations," that he was, in effect, telling the same story of inner torment over and over and over again. Wedding Banquet; Brokeback Mountain; Sense and Sensibility; Ice Storm; Crouching Tiger; even this Hulk adaptation. It shows through clearly.
Cant believe that this movie is 20 years old. I remember watching it as a kid and not liking it Mainly do to watching hulk 08 before it, Now as a young adult i really like hulk 03 for its story telling and focusing on the trauma of bruce banner & the tragedy that is the incredible hulk. Good film, highly underrated.
To those who said this movie sucked have no idea about the type of character bruce banner is. He isn't a comedic guy like the MCU makes him out to be. He's meant to be a very tragic character at heart who's had an extremely hard childhood. Something which this movie does perfectly. Hulk is was more complex than just smashing things. This is honestly the most comic accurate you'll get from any hulk rendition. It explores his backstory and the inner troubles he has. Ang Lee did an amazing job!!
Agreed. The 2008 movie didnt even really have any backstory explanation
Hulk is actually even more complex than superman in fact
@@Anubis-xk4ht while i don't agree with that i see your point, i still think hulk should be a horror character
Thats what the MCU doesn't understand now that most of there characters are tragic you can't gloss over that.
@@TheMasterQuests these new shows like WandaVision are handling trauma and mental health and greif very well.
I'm very happy to see people discussing how they feel 2003's Hulk is underrated. Finally getting the appreciation it deserved.
Even as a kid i really enjoyed the mood of this film, they dive so much deeper into the character of Bruce Banner than any other Hulk movie and in my opinion this is the greatest film. Not only did it have one hell of a solid thought provoking story the action when it happened was exciting and fun!!! I felt sorry for the hulk, i like how he's like a caged animal in this one who you feel for. It did everything right. I was 8 when i saw it and its still one of my favourite films. I want to see a Hulk film like this again.
Yeah man me too. This and Incredible Hulk are actually underrated gems.
It's sad that over the last few years MCU rather made their Hulk a big joke. And ultimately ruined him.
@@zackharris8373 Imagine they made a venom-esque R-rated Hulk (origin-)movie; they won't but it'd be one of the greatest CBM's out there
I don't think people ever really "hated" it, they just didn't understand what it was trying to do and were confused by it. Now that they realize why it's so unique, they have warmed up to it.
Hulk 2003 is a great movie tbh
It is a particularly good movie about toxic masculinity too
0:22 i can’t explain why I can’t stop replaying this part! It gives off such mysterious and tragic emotions as well as not knowing what’s to come…weird
Yeah man it's my favorite part of the soundtrack it's so powerful my favorite Marvel theme
You are not the only one who causes such emotions.
To me, it perfectly depicts the depth of emotions underneath of someone mistreated in life. The self-hatred, feelings of unfairness, memories of cruelty, knowing their is no justice, the pain never stops, the peace never arrives, irritation, unresolved anger, deep inner rage at the state of your life - bubbling and boiling inside us tho calm on the surface, repressed - til it comes out and explodes. Nothing except pure pure rage.
I feel like it’s supposed to be a mixture of emotion and confusion because this theme played in the opening scene of the movie where Bruce was a child and didn’t understand what was going on that’s how I see it atleast.
yea that part is iconic i just came to this vid after finding my self whistling the tune
The bit between 0:22 - 01:03 has always sounded like the dread of knowing the Hulk exists and his rage is slowly consuming you, to me - like falling into an endless pit. I was 8 when this came out and had an incredible time marvelling at the spectacles but eventually grew up and felt sorry for Bruce. What a tragic thought knowing there's a monster living in you and will readily destroy so much if you can't keep your own anger under control. Horribly underrated movie.
I feel you hulk and Bruce in this movie when I transformed into my Godzilla form or call me *Josezilla* for the first time back in 2010 when I was 6 I lost control of danger and sort destroy until the 2nd time in 2012 were I got full control sense then stopping threats till this day
@@PrinceJoseHerrera excuse me what
@@SolomonFactor to much info about my life?!
Absolutely the best part of this track. 💯👏🔥
I don't think the movie bad I grew up on 2003 hulk I just watched it on Hulu yesterday and playing with hulk on marvel avengers Playing this now😅
This theme is pouring with a unique mysterious atmosphere, it hasn't left me since the good old days.
+Charlie Reedie yeah man im 20 lol that means i was 7 when this came out and i remember going to the theater watching lol i even remeber being mad at my dad cuz he fell alseep in the movie always pissed me off when my parents wouldn't pay attentions to movies we were watching together lol great memory's watching this
I was eleven and also remember it crystal clear. Only dem good movies are able to do so.
Same...That feeling hasnt left me for 13years, since I watched this film the first time..so much more sensible than the latter Hulk movies
You know the graphics were way better in this movie than the other movies
Carlos Alvarez lol I remember them cgi dogs
Bruce Banner: You know what scares me the most? When I can't fight it anymore, when I totally lose control...I like it."
That's such a good line, man... Shivers..
Cringe
That line does sound like a good comic book sentence, however the delivery of it in the movie was...... eh.
@@subutayhan4069 World breaker Hulk
@TheDestroyer2alltrolls Hell, yeah that was cringe. If he is always angry...shouldn't he always be the Hulk?
Batman, Spider-Man, AND The Hulk. Danny Elfman’s like a master making the perfect comic book hero themes
Don't forget the Justice League and Doctor Strange too :)
@@RinzlerX122avengers age of Ultron theme is top notch too. Underrated imo
Dudes fucking amazing
The Simpsons too
Even spy kids.
0:22 this song used to give me chills as a child and still does till this day, it’s like a deep thought of the life we’re living…
I wanna just have that melody playing in my head all the time it makes me wanna become a philosopher or something
@girthboy3321 It's been living rent free I my head for years yet I keep forgetting about it due other stuff.
Glad I finally took the time to find this masterpiece again
This movie is criminally underrated.
Why do you think it's underrated?
Aerry Suri Hulk was one of my favorite childhood superheroes so I liked this movie. But most people I knew that tried to watch it with me back then fell asleep.
@@johnnykest To be fair there was too much talking and not enough action but this film was still decent to me. I loved it as a kid.
Hulk is an underrated character 🤦🏾♂️
agreed!!!!
0:22 I would listen to this part forever
Totally understandable.
@@tiffles3890 Have a nice day.
@@pennydreadful5163 Lmao.
yeah thats my favorite part about this whole song. When i was younger i thought that part lasted longer. Now im sad it isnt. Its been about 13 years since ive seen this movie, im turning 17 this december. This movie still hasnt left me
Nah 0:01 and 0:40
Audiences in 2003 weren't ready for a character study. This deserves all the credit Batman Begins got.
Plus it made Absorbing Man into a more interesting villain than just being some thug. He should get the praise MCU Vulture gets for being "better" than the comics.
Exactly what I was thinking. Glad we got it though BC now it can be appreciated especially after looking at the recent blunders of Marvel, primarily involving the Hulk.
Honestly it’s kind of like THE BATMAN. People weren’t ready for a full on movie of Batman’s detective side. They were used to the explosion and fight scenes from the previous Batman movies. A lot thought it was boring because of this. As for me I loved it for diving into that side of Batman.
@@christtv3576 EXACTLY. The Hulk is a tragic hero born from hate and trauma the same way Batman is. The action and fight scenes don’t define a character. It’s their meaning of why they take action. When movies like Hulk and the Batman delve deeper into the actual person behind the mask/monster, it makes it that much more interesting and meaningful . Giving emotional and psychological depth to a superhero is NEVER a bad thing.
Oh my god. 18 years today. Nostalgia.. I'm literally crying.. remembering watching this film 8 times when I was a kid ,eating snacks and drinking juice. Tried imitating him so much. My favorite Marvel film ever
This movie came out 3 days before I was born and some how I’ve never seen it.
@@otterzrkuhl What? You must watch it. Dont give a fuck on what people say on this film, watch it
Ohad Gabay ok
@@otterzrkuhl Ohad is right. Screw the haters, this is an amazing Hulk film, you HAVE to see it.
@@insightfulhistorian1861 I’ll do my best
Danny Elfman is THE go-to guy for epic superhero movie scores. The music for this and the first Spider-Man movie was insane!
overlex nah. He done fucked up Justice League
@Bruce Wayne Agreed, but this theme is superb.
overlex the justice league track was fucked
what year or rather ten years does to a man's reputation.
Hans is ok
People will eventually realize how great this movie actually was
--- this person already has --- 18SEP21
Same here man :) although the cgi isn’t the greatest this movie is insanely underrated
For me he is the best Hulk
@@TwinXlyric Agreed, and even as a kid I never found this movie boring at all, I was always fascinated by it and even freaked out about it in a moments. It was more of a horror movie to me than a superhero film. And now as an adult I appreciate it alot more 🙏. Underrated is putting it mildly.
My favorite Hulk movie in my opinion
Man this theme is so good. Especially from 0:22-1:12 It makes me feel emotional because it connects so well with Bruce's terrible childhood in the movie
100%. The best part of the track. Pure emotion
This movie is even more powerful when you had a terrible childhood too and would watch it for comfort. My father behaved exactly like hulks father did in this movie even the way he moves. I remember my father beating my mom just like in the movie i would close the door and start playing with my toys to distract myself just like hulk did thinking i would grow up and be strong like him and one day not be afraid of my father. One time it even happened while the movie was on tv during that specific scene looking back now that’s crazy
I didn't know Danny Elfman composed this soundtrack until today, when I was listened Spiderman's soundtrack (2002) and I realized there was something in the main theme alike with this one.
I think... (I'm not a musician) but that part is played with violins maybe 🤔
🌝🙌🏻
such an underrated movie. love the song
This is my favorite Hulk too. But most people dot think so
+ZER0 Evasive Most people are usually wrong, this is one of the best superhero movies ever
ilikepiracy Not really
ilikepiracy I dont see it
What does his height have to do with anything?
I was 10 years old... Saw this movie couple of times on a big screen... Good times.
Me too
Zły Maciek i was 4 years old when it came out
What was it like ?
Zły Maciek yeah
I was like barley 4 and somehow I still remember this when it was in theaters...best hulk movie in my opinion 😌👍👍
Just imagine…this version of Hulk with Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. Would’ve been something dope. And both scores are also composed by Danny Elfman. Although them being their own thing is what makes them so special as well.
No wonder this movie gave me Raimi Spider-man feels, Danny Elfman is goated.
Yeah I was thinking this same exact thing, whenever one of them enters the scene they could have their own themes but have the same vibe!
Secret Wars may be a chance to do this. Hope Kevin sees the appreciation this movie gets.
@@bmvthemoviefanatic7282 In reality, Eric Bana has expressed negative opinions on this film, and when asked about his possible return as the Hulk in MCU, similar to what happened with Maguire and Garfield, he said he could not imagine such a scenario, even because at the time of the film's release, the MCU didn't exist. So if indeed 2003's Hulk does return in Secret Wars, which doesn't sound all that strange given that Maguire and Jackman are rumored to be in the film, he could be played by another actor.
12/1/2023
@@angelocatanzaro2746 Damn…that sucks. Sad to hear that. I did actually hear he was glad it was a flop and that he was not a franchise Hulk.
This theme makes me feel like I just stumbled onto something I shouldn’t have come across in the first place. A fuck ton of horror but also a boatload of sadness. And that’s the true essence of the Hulk. And this theme captures it perfectly.
Danny Elfman has never won an Oscar.
+Dr. Olympus oscars are bullshit
+John Doe and racist
Good, keep him away from that trash.
Wolvermeme X and a waste of time
Wolvermeme X not racist people who deserve them they get them, there are sometimes some that deserve an oscar but unfortunately they havent got even 1
You want my power?! Take it...TAKE IT ALL!!!!
Hot Rod I'll take it and become more powerful than galvatron and even unicron.
David Banner: "It's alright Bruce, now sleep and forget forever, struggle no more and give me all of your power"
Bruce Banner: "You think you can live with that? Then take it!"
Hulk: "TAKE IT ALL!!!"
LOVE THAT MOMENT
TAKE IT BACK!
Out of the way, Hot Rod !
Animals in the Opening
1. Jellyfish
2. Starfish
3. Monkey
4. Sea cucumber
5. Lizard
Why did it open that why?
@THE INFINTIVERSE SAGA FRANCHISE to show what animals he was experimenting with himself
Jelly fish was stabbed
Starfish was cut in half
Monkey was gassed
Sea cucumber neck snapped (if they have necks)
And the lizard was poisoned
David put their DNA in his body for experiments resulting in young Bruce getting green patches on his skin when he felt upset, so that explained why when he was hit by the gamma Bomb he became the hulk instead of dying
@@Irishfatboy If his father did not do this, he would start having green toomers growing on and inside him.
@@stg4theglitchog768 similar to the frog blowing up if I’m correct, right?
*3:04** I like how the flutes sound sad and at the same time motivate the character. Danny Elfman is a genius.*
00:22 1:03 best part
Javier Gumbs Magic!
1:12
Agreed.
Starting at 3:15 is 👍💯
Word!!!!
I like this version a bit better than 2008. I had read that some critics bashed this movie for being dark and sad, when, honestly, being the Hulk is without a doubt the most depressing super power. Constantly being hunted by the military, never sure when or if something would happen to make you transform into Hulk, not to mention the lives put in danger by the Hulk. Hell, I would go to say that, as far as the character of Banner/Hulk goes, that this is way more realistic than 2008
It was simply an age before it's time. People weren't ready to see that side. When people think realistic some just look at the physical sides, but there's only so much real you can put in a 8-10 ft tall man with enough muscle power to level a street block. Me as well as a lot of people liked this movie because of exactly what you just said. And I'm glad that someone else can actually voice out the finer points of this film.
That was great, they played that aspect excellent. but being a comic book fan i much prefer The hulk in the new one...at least his physical design and everything. When i saw the hulk actually physically getting bigger and bigger and at one point he is like 15ft tall that really made me just turn my head and go wtf?! as far as everything else goes it was a good movie....the only problems i think are that the hulk himself in it was well rather just weird and they made the absorbing man his father and thats just...not right. He was not even originally a hulk villain nor did he get his powers from Gamma shit originally he was given powers by loki to fight thor. Though his origin has been changed over the years he was still a very odd pick to go with the first higher end hulk movie to be made.
Hulk 2003: is real hulk
NBE21 Then you haven't read all the hulk comics because in the comics, hulk can grow to a certain size. The hulk from 2003 was a good representation of that. When I saw the hulk from 2008 and the avengers, I was pretty mad that they made him so small, they could've made him a little bit bigger. Not to mention, the hulk from 2008 was very very weak, he could barely lift an army vehicle when the hulk from 2003 threw a tank more than a mile away.
Michele Pascucci not really
Danny Elfman in the studio like: “Yeah this Hulk theme slaps so fucking hard, drop it”
🤝
Casual
X-Men, Spider-Man, and then Hulk. Early 2000s had the best MCU
Blade, Fantastic Four
plus punisher and ghost rider
@@abstraction6212 And Daredevil.
I know the current "Avengers" movies are popular right now, and everybody digs Mark Ruffalo's version of the Hulk (myself included), I still consider Ang Lee's 2003 "Hulk" to be one of the finest comic book based movies ever, and contrary to popular belief, one of the most faithful.
Being a true fan of the Hulk comic stories from the 60's to the 80's, I think I can say this with credibility. I'm also coming from the angle that the 70's TV show is not the real Hulk.
First, Ang Lee's film is extremely faithful to the comics. Watching the movie, it was as if some scenes were lifted right out of the Stan Lee stories. Hulk fighting army tanks in the desert, Hulk leaping over canyon cliffs, Hulk touching the reaches of space, and yes, even Hulk dogs are from the comics. Hulk's father in the movie is directly based on Bruce's father in the comics, Brian Banner, who was abusive and allegedly had a hand in Hulk's origin. The many villain incarnations that David Banner takes on at the end of the film are not just the Absorbing Man, but are an amalgam of many of Hulk villains including Zzax.
Second, Ang Lee's film was less about simply "Hulk Smash" and more about the idea of the Hulk. The idea of evolution, the idea of repression and subsequent freedom from that repression. It's interesting that every Ang Lee film is similarly about this idea of repression. Repressed gay cowboys, repressed women in China, a repressed slave finding freedom after the Civil War, etc. The evolution idea is expressed in the food chain of "Hulk" creatures we see in the movie. First a frog, then dogs, Hulk himself, and then a near "Hulk god" in David Banner. Evolution is also cinematically expressed in the morph edits seen throughout the film. Contrary to popular belief, the multi-frame editing was not just about mimicking a a comic book, it was about expressing the idea of freedom from repression, of seeing something from different angles, different points of view, different sides, much like Bruce has a "different side" to him. If you notice, the multi-angles many times show us the same subject but from a different camera angle. The idea of the Hulk is also metaphorically visually expressed through the imagery of atomic mushroom clouds and jellyfish, two visually similar objects. It expresses the idea that this Hulk was born of two of the greatest known forces in the universe, genetic and atomic force.
It's Ang Lee's masterful filmmaking, strong use of visual metaphor, and faithfulness to the original comics that really sets his Hulk film apart for me. Perhaps the one scene that really spells out what Ang Lee is doing and also brought me back to the old comics was that first close-up we see of Hulk free and jumping through the desert to the haunting Danny Elfman music. Classic..
Well stated.
My exact reason why I love this movie the most!
I think its by far the best of the Hulk films, but I would have to say that my personal favorite Superhero movie is Spider-Man. I've loved that movie my whole life, have it memorized from beginning to end, and even though its not spot on with the comics, I think some room for creativity is needed in superhero films.
Yes! You get it!
If you have red all hulk comics and such, this is the only Hulk movie you can really call good, cause it's the only one who is accurate
This movie had some weird parts, but it IS the movie that got me into the Hulk back when I was 6 years old, and I just LOVE this theme.
+Craig Smith same i think i was 7 or 6 when this came out to even remeber going to the theater watching it with my family
+Michael Crosby Kids.
+- Naoko - And how old are you?
+ori boy This movie came out when I was 13. So you do the maths.
+Craig Smith it was really weird but it was one of if not my favorite superhero movie, i know people dont like it but i still really like the movie
I really don’t understand why so many people hated this movie. It had such great dramatic depth and emotion. Ang Lee really nailed the psychological aspects of Bruce Banner and his inner struggle with the Hulk. Lots of idiots say it’s boring and forgettable, but I do not find this film boring nor forgettable at all. I find it fun, interesting, and memorable. Danny Elfman’s score for this film is absolutely epic and far better than the scores in modern Marvel movies.
Hulk had an amazing all-star cast. Eric Bana was a great Bruce Banner and perfect casting for him. I guess Disney Marvel fanboys can’t handle a minute watching a Marvel movie without some stupid jokes derailing it. I hate how the MCU has ruined the Hulk by turning the tragic monster into nothing more than an unfunny, weightless, worthless caricature.
Facts you understand the character more then Marvel idk what the hell marvel is doing
Danny Elfman made the score for Avengers: Age of Ultron and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Though this is a better film and score than those, the best parts of both of those scores come from Alan Silverstri and Michael Giachinno's works.
It makes me sad that we’ll probably never see such passionate and unique films ever again. As a kid I couldn’t see what I can now but man this movie was special. Upon rewatching I realized that this movie was a beautifully told character study about the very essence of what makes up the Hulk’s existence.
@@chocov1233 I guess this is because Silvestri and Giacchino did the original scores, while Elfman used those and made his imagination instead of starting from scratch. This will already be a bit of a downgrade.
@@lllightskindude MCU's main focus is to be generally funny at all instances. Even many ardent Marvel readers have been unsatisfied with MCU movies because of this wanting to be 'funny'.
Hulk is a product of trauma and so is Bruce. This is why Bruce is such a character and hulk is the way he is too. In the end, he faces his trauma and doesn’t shun it aside
Still the best Hulk film.
Not much competition, sadly.
@@foopa777 It was directed by Ang Lee so it'd be hard to find someone to top him.
This version of the hulk would of decapitated Thanos...Just sayin
I wish Eric bana was there instead of the silly goose they have now
This hulk would kill thanos abominaton togheter
He cannot kill them
But world war hulk easily can
Ani-Ray Animations
Well yeah because Eric Bana’s hulk only got one movie to showcase what he could do. I’m sure had they continued his series, they would’ve had him do mind boggling feats of strength. What I really enjoyed about his Hulk is that the more pissed off he got, the bigger and stronger he became.
One of the characters with the most tragic story and super power naturally this movie had to be dark and depressive in the mood. This is the best hulk movie ever. You can even feel the tension and anxiety of the hulk in this track. Simply the best, this film made me all crazy as no other marvel movie ever has when I was a kid back then. In a sense it still does. Astonishing movie & theme. Period.
Exactly how feel about this movie too, it had a very serious touch too it.
+Alejandro Aguilar Μay be the best description about my favourite hero mate!
too bad comic book fans and the average movie goer thought it didn't have enough action.
i tottaly agree with you , the best hulk movie so far ! And such a good music , but there is a lesson that goes with that movie ...mixing character background with super bad guys ? i mean absorbing man being Bruce's father ?Meh :/ .Asking a talentuous film maker , but someone that has ABSOLUTELY no knowledge about the character ? ( He recognize it himself later ) again big mistake , but still the best hulk movie (Let's be honest courtesy of Danny Helfman for the biggest part of it ^^ ) .
+Alejandro Aguilar i hate the ending . truly hate it
0:22 - no theme in movie history comes close to how well this music sounds like RAGE.
The slow build up, the way rage poisons...then swells inside you, it just keeps flowing, you can't hide from it, you can't contain it -its bubbling and reaching the boiling point...until it explodes out in a violent burst, and you are now consumed by it. Rage. And only legendary destruction lays in your wake. What a perfect theme.
Exactly man ! You nailed it right ! I use this song when I train juste before lifting a loaded barbell it send chills to my spine and give me more strength !
The only theme I would say that is even remotely close to this is the song "In the House In a Heartbeat" from 28 Days Later, it's a similar approach of a slow build towards a penultimate climax that can only be described as Rage in musical form, But even then it's barely able to compete with this ICON of a Movie's score, that main score has lived in my head for as long as I can remember, it's such a fantastically composed piece of music.
3:55 at this moment he unleashed true power.
Rage and pain
Rewatched the movie recently and can say that this movie was way ahead of its time. And this soundtrack is amazing
0:22
what i came here for!
Reckless512 Exactly Sir! :D
thanks man. Is there any way someone can make just this part and continuously?
Jonah Drake Gives me goose bumps with the Marvel logo. Same with Rami's Spider-Man.
+Jonah Drake I could make like a 10 minute version or something and send it to you
I remember being scared of this movie when I was a kid - specially the scene where Bruce hide under the table. The dessert landscape, Hulk's sad expressions, how it ends, him drowning.... those are the things I remember most. It is such a melancholic movie. And of course, the soundtrack.This melody 00:22 to 1:03 brings me the sense of helplessness. I didn't know how to explain what I felt until recently I saw a youtube comment on P. Tchaikovsky song Pas de Deux video: "The main part of the melody is a downward scale. A downward scale! Have you ever heard such an emotionally expressive downward scale in your life?". Both songs have this in common. Going down becomes the climax, and that happens to Bruce as well. He does not rises from the ashes like Tony Stark or learn to become a better person like Thor or achieve his goals like Steve Rogers. His "upbringing" is actually his downfall, therefor this soundtrack fits in perfectly.
What's up Snoop Dogg
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This is three years old now but I really love your comment, it’s such a good analysis
Couldn't agree more.
I agree
One of the bests Hulk movies to ever exist, unique view, god bless that soundtrack, epic battle scenes.
This is personally my favorite Hulk movie. The story is incredible and insanely faithful to the original comics. The characters are well fleshed out and east to like. Hulk himself is absolutely astonishing, pulling of mile-long jumps, throwing around tanks like inflatable toys, and obliterating entire city blocks. The only thing I don't think is the best is his design; the shade of green is a bit too bright and makes the CGI model look a bit weird, and his features are a bit too rounded and not quite furious enough, though it's close. There also isn't quite enough detail on the model for my taste. This doesn't make his design bad, it's still pretty good, it just needed some more detail and a few minor adjustments. This is why 2008's design is my personal favorite, call me a bad fan or whatever all I want, I don't care. I just like his more exaggerated features, makes him feel more . . . angry. If not just the tiniest smidge evil. However, overall, I like this movie better.
Yeah it makes him a bit cartoony
Agree. But the mile-long jumps are a bit OTT, though yeah i've liked this film ever since it came out. I would love it if they touched up the CGI, with the jump in technolgy it could look incedible.
2008 hulk kicks ass
@@anthonycorcino6700 I most certainly agree!! The coolest and best looking onscreen Hulk out of every other version hands down without question, especially with the Marvel vs Capcom-ish/Street Fighter-esque design that they gave the 2008/Ed Norton Hulk 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.
The bright shade of green you are talking about is a result of his DNA being chimera, one of it is jellyfish that has the ability to glow and make bright green colors
The real Hulk theme 😢
Never
Hulk 96 animated series, Hulk tv show with Lou Ferrigno, Hulk 03 game and Hulk Ultimate Destruction all had fitting themes to represent Hulk much like this movie
This.
Facts
@SAMURAI 武士 never
TAKE IT TAKE IT ALL!!!!
I love that Part!!
JShizzle 63 FIRE EVERTHING! ... wait ... wrong movie ! :P
think you can live with that? take it !!!! TAKE IT ALL!!!
You more you fight Bruce the more I take
TAKE IT BAAACKK!!
In my opinion this is one of the best themes in the superhero genre.
I thought the movie sucked when I was a kid but now that I’m older I’ve realized that it’s an absolute masterpiece
Terribly underrated, the movie and the music.
I wish hulk didn't exist in the marvel movies just to be there. They only have him to have him they never dive into his character. They could go much more in depth on his inner conflict but no, he's just there to smash things.
Michael Miller Agreed 100 percent. But the thing is, Disney cant get the rights. But considering that Disney is a billion dollar company, I find that hard to believe. The ammount of depth we could get in a hulk solo film is crazy
HULK SMASH Michael Miller !!!
Also he is nerfed to hell, can't have Hulk at full power wouldn't be fun for everyone else :^)
anyone who has been reading hulk knows this
Ben McConnon Exactly hopefully Thor Ragnarok will do him some justice, in terms of character development
Best And Underrated Hulk
Best Bruce Banner❤
Eric Bana's Hulk and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man should be hailed as staples of superhero genre. Both portrayals are faithful to source material, while also being well-acted and emotive. This Hulk is much less of an superhero action movie, but much rather a superhero drama film.
Hulk was something special from that time for every Daredevil and Ghost Rider that came out after Spider-Man.
Are you high or something? Tobey Maguire didn’t act ANYTHING like Peter Parker from the original material.
@@kryptoskillet1131 The organic webbing is actually the only incorrect thing. But if you wanted his Peter to be a jerk, well, there's news. Raimi took more inspiration from the Romita run, so not entirely inaccurate.
@@thefilmwatcher1302 Are YOU high? You should have gone into how Raimi visualized his characters. Tobey's Peter is more based on the Romita run; he has some 'being a jerk' moments from the Ditko run. Plus, the organic webbing (the actually inaccurate thing) was taken from James Cameron's script. So, there's a mixture. Raimi's MJ is also a mixture of the original MJ, Gwen and Liz Allan, and since the execution was mediocre, Raimi's MJ gets a good amount of hate.
so glad I watched this movie as a kid
I heard so much of the Spider-Man theme in here.
nshed87 I think he made one of the spiderman songs as well.
Dang00TheAlien that he did
i was listening to this video and my mom said why are you listening to the harry potter song lol
I heard a Vibe like if this movie was directed by Tim Burton
Especially if this was part of the soundtrack of Batman returns, Edward scysorhands And the nightmare before christmas
This is the first film I ever watched as a kid, this intro with this music, and the guy experimenting on the starfish etc
Really incredible
Easily one of the best movie soundtrack ever created. I will appreciate a sequel of this Hulk, the best in my opinion because a lot of things
Finally nice to see people putting some respect on this Hulk. This Hulk is GOAT and I will fight anyone who says otherwise
@@martyscurllisinnocent4324 Yes, you are right, I watch this in cinema when I was 6-7, then a lot of times during years. I don't like only special effects, powers etc., I prefer deep emotions like in this film.
Ang Lee deserve more respect with this film.
Abomination would've been in the sequel, which is cool since he's at his best when he is an anti villain.
Hulk 2003: got the origin right
Incredible Hulk 2008: got the action right
ThejetermanRBLX It's more of a lack of action in the 2003 version. He only does those Hulkish things in like 2 scenes
ThejetermanRBLX Chill dude. I said there's "like" 2 scenes. Besides I kinda like the 2003 version anyway. Don't be so quick to fanboy
Agreed, the best action sequence of 2003 was the tank fight. Dog fight was meh, and the last fight felt anticlimactic.
that tank scene was dope back when it came out.
Before you make fun of someone, re watch the movie
Say what you want about the film but this theme was great
All of Danny Elfman's themes are great! Spider-man has to be my favourite
It is an outstanding theme.
DARKMAN
I was born in 2003 but I grew up watching this and the 2008 version of the hulk. Hulk is one of my top three marvel characters in no particular order. I have this theme engraved into my memory.
I was born in 2002, my older brother went to see it and took me with him even though I was only a baby, I was just a little over a month from being 12 months old when the movie came out, usually you're not supposed to bring babies into theaters but I was a generally quiet infant, then on Christmas when I was 7 I got this on a vhs tape and I absolutely loved it, been a hulk fan ever since
Hulk is one of the few superheroes that actually goes through plot progression and character development if you count Planet Hulk and World War Hulk.
Imagine during Multiverse of Madness you hear 0:23 playing I would get Chills ngl
*Edit* Movie is still awsome but perhaps Secret Wars we will get this and cameos we wanted for Multiverse of Madness
I got chills mate
If they do play it there probably only gonna play like 5 seconds of it since thats what they did with Spider-Man no way home they hardly played the old themes.
it did
They did
@@heyitsgabe1093
Already watched it. Nope but we did get All Illuminate killed less then 5min lol
The best hulk movie ever made
Love your profile picture.
2003 hulk jumping around like a cartoon flea fighting poodles and shit. Terrible dark CGI and stupid characters. Ang Lee's hulk sucks, face it.
chris71388 extremely true to the comics tho
chris71388 Oh guy's just found a false fan of Hulk... he clearly hasn't read any of the comics let alone hasn't got any knowledge of the Original story of the Hulk.. not the Childish one we have now.. pathetic dude
TAng Lee's Hulk is not merely an emerald goliath. His origin stems from the comics in which it tackles with Banner's psychological issues since childhood.
This film is highly underrated.
People give regard and extra cool points for Ruffalo and Norton for being post *MCU* Hulks.
*But Banas Hulk will forever stand out for many reasons:*
First off, he's got *Danny Elfman* backing the OST, instant win lol.
_Second, His relationship with Betty was more genuine, ties back to when they were both kids, living in the same area but never actually meeting until they were grown up. They understood each other, had differences, it was even a forbidden romance if you could call it that. They even broke up at one point, then rekindled after she learned the truth about his emotional distancing, and truly "got him". Making them not being together in the end so much more tragic._ *Whereas HulkxWidow just happens..messing around in the workplace i guess...*
*_Third and most importantly,_* we get a much deeper dive into Banner & Hulks psyches, the real reason behind his mutation, what makes him a truly *broken person,* and how that person gave birth to the Hulk as a inner emotion vent due to the death of his mother, which was also tragic._
*And because of that tragedy,* we not only sympathize with Banner but it gives Hulk a much much more meaningful exterior, when you look at him, you're seeing the manifestation of Bruce's pain, not just the Avengers green muscle man.
_You don't get that with Norton or Ruffalo because they were simply thrown into the mix of MCU's progression towards The Avengers, which is fine but we have no emotional investment in what should be the _*_deepest character_*_ on the team._
*Hulk 2003* is NOT perfect, and it certainly should've been given a sequel. BUT it had a character to dissect and dammit they did pretty splendid with what the had at the time, especially when CGI wasn't at it's peak.
But the Issue with the *MCU and The Hulk,* is mainstream general storytelling gets in the way of character development on a personal level, especially with the less popularized characters, that's why *Banas "Banner" (Hulk)* will forever belong to probably the best balanced _"Hulk film"_ we'll ever get in our lifetime. *☢*
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3 things superhero movies lack now that 2003 hulk nailed perfectly. 1: Slow moments that are incredibly interesting, bruce's backstory with father scenes, frog scene in the lab, first transformation scene that is long and drawn out. adds character to a movie
2: not being afraid to show true pain, murder, trauma, self loathing, in a comic book movie
Truely diving deep into the emotions of the hulk.
3: an incredible score. these new movies just dont feel the same and as special as this movie, spiderman 1 and 2, or the first iron man. all those movies had a special spark. these new movies lack that. (the watchmen from DC comics also has that spark)
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Add X-men 1 and 2 to the list. Also DoFP and Logan.
Danny Elfman has made most of my favorite musical scores from movies, they just resonate to something we can't really fathom existing. Zimmer exudes the human spirit but something about these scores just make you feel like everything is beyond our scope of understanding and undefeatable
This gives me chills every time I hear it
I might be the only one to relate bro
Bruce: You think you can live with it?... Take it...
The Hulk: TAKE IT ALL!!!!!!
This theme perfectly fits The Immortal Hulk. Am I the only one who feels this way?
All the Tone is telling me at the start is only fucking tragedy. Not saying its garbage. I just feel depressed and nostalgic when hearing it.
That's the idea, the hulk went through lots of bad stuff when he was young.
i seriously dont understand why people didnt like this movie. i think it does the best job of portraying an angry hulk and what happens the more pissed off he gets. i loved it especially the music.
im the same way, the story and just everything about it is just special to me its so hard to explain
Can we be friends? Lol
Will always be the best soundtrack for sure
I don’t care what anybody says but 0:42 was the best part
Of course it is lol
Imagine Eric Bana and Tobey Maguire. 😔
With Hugh Jackman, Ioan Gruffurd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Ben Grimm & Wesley Snipes
This theme was inspired by the original Bill Bixby Hulk TV show back in the 70's. The theme, along with the classic 'don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry' line towards the end and also the cameo from Lou Ferrigno near the beginning of the film was a nice touch and homage to the original show.
Best Marvel Movie ever....criminally underrated
Sri Harsha You are right
I cant agree with you more bro. the most fucking uderrated superhero movie or movies in general ever
People fucking hate this movie for some fucking reason
@@zararejali2492 not the best FKING movie...
Sri Harsha wrong
Sri Harsha I agree with you
i grow up with this hulk
Same here
With the Multi-verse going on now... bring this Hulk back too please. And let him be the savage beast he truly is.
best hulk movie in my opinion
+Anthony Wokurka 2008 hulk was fucking weak as hell
+ArnoldFTW97 he wasn't weak at all he threw a tank like a pro and a whole thing of rock when fighting his dad
Anthony Wokurka lmao I said 2008 Hulk
it is
people complain about this movie is because of the cgi. they also say that the 2008 incredible hulk had people talking about it for months before it was released. the reason I like this movie is that it has the comic book feel.
This film got way too much crap it didn't deserve.
Yah
Yeah the one with Sam Elliot was the best imo, the dog fight seen was fantastic!
Agreed
Danny Elfman is such an amazing composer.
Never saw this movie in cinemas but my dad bought the dvd of it in the 2000s when I was a kid. It was my first encounter with the Hulk character and I absolutely loved it. Ever since then I would buy his plushie, etc. Looking back at it, this movie is probably the only live action film that shows hulks origin accurately such like his abusive history and how that rage created the Hulk personality. And the action and CGI was very well done. This film is very underrated
I remember my mom surprised me with the vhs because I didn’t get to go see it in theaters. I watched it every other day. I was always blown away by the film. And I’ll never forget this opening theme lol. Nothing like being a kid growing up in the early 2000’s.
"Puny human" 0:04
hearing this theme is like hearing Tobey's spiderman theme. Its a theme that feels connected to the character. Well the first Minute of it mostly
Same author. Dah
@@WEBHEAD1962- ik -_- just saying he knows his stuff
This movie is so underrated, it's basically a slap in the face to anyone who thinks the Hulk is just a destructive green monster. It explores the character very well, they will hardly make a Hulk movie again same as this one.
I'm so glad Danny Elfman is doing Dr Strange and Multiverse of Madness.
can’t wait for it
This movie is just the best Hulk movie ever , it exactly shows how he became the hulk and it even shows that he had a family and the CGI is so fucking good , for a 2003 movie🤷♂️ oh , and the theme is damn good no cap
@VOLD GAMER ong
This is the only movie that makes the Hulk scare me.
20 years!!!
this music is worthy for a super saiyan!
+Nicholas Curtis LMAO MY MAN!!!
there's an animation with this music
+Gerardo Hidrogo Arreola why else did he say that -_-
He said it's worthy
He didn't even mentioned if he indeed has seen it or not
Yo we came from the super saiyan animation to hear this 😆
I love the didgeridoo in the background. It, in addition to the very basic harp instruments, gives you this feeling of animalism. Something carnal, primal, and uncontrollable. Altogether, it has this ethereal cadence that solidifies the idea that something unusual is happening. Very high quality intro.
You need to drop some videos, this analysis is better than Anthony Fantano’s
Ang lee is the master when it comes to emotional movies. This movie was a mystery for me as a child.
I've been like, obsessed with this movie, and this music, since I watched it when I was a kid. Watched it again today, and, damn, still so, I don't know, beautiful, I've got a strange feeling while watching it. The little boy I was back then was affraid and hypnotised by this movie, by Bruce and his past, by the monster inside him, and I've been haunted by a lot of images from it (those desert flowers, that green explosion, or even the whole intro). Really an awesome movie, better and deeper than a lot of the MCU's.
i felt the exact same way as a little kid, funny i wasn’t the only one
"You're making me angry... And you wouldn't like to see me angry..."
Watched this movie when I was just a fetus and immediately became a fan
Came out of the womb like HULK SMASH!
Ibraheem Kamona same
Me too
1:10-1:36 my mother and father doing their thing
2:07-2:25 the argument going home to stay with my grandparents and 1st "divorce"
2:28-2:42 the pregnancy test(s)
2:43-3:36 the stages of being pregnant, the baby shower, the ultrasound visit(s)
3:37-4:11 my mother going into labor, being rushed to the hospital, given the shot in her back and being told to push and/or keep pushing
4:12-4:36 and the doctor saying "it`s a boy"
I was going to post this on my birthday but i was busy with work, my birthday and wanted some sleep
You can feel the pain, the heart break and rage the more intense and louder the music gets. From the pain, heartbreak and rage, your strength will dramatically increase!!!!
idk why people hated this movie so much. i grew up watching this and always thought it was awesome
I grew up watching this film, the theme is so nostalgic
Listening to this while reading the Immortal Hulk.
John Wong yep started reading immortal hulk recently😂
Huh
That's a good idea
It honestly fits really well with the Immortal Hulk storyline. The Ang Lee Hulk theme really gives some horror vibes along with a sense of tragedy (which fits Hulk and Banner in the comics)
1:30 that's the Spider-Man 2 synth effect
Oh man, that cascading melody has haunted me since the day I first heard it. A masterpiece. Fantastic movie too!
Definitely in the best comic book movies ever teir
Ang Lee once famously said that, as an Asian growing up outside his parents' experience and wishes -- bucking the traditional trends, pursuing the theatrical arts, leaving much of his mother culture behind -- ALL of his films were about "breaking free from parental expectations," that he was, in effect, telling the same story of inner torment over and over and over again. Wedding Banquet; Brokeback Mountain; Sense and Sensibility; Ice Storm; Crouching Tiger; even this Hulk adaptation. It shows through clearly.
Bro hulk 2003 in my opinion is my fav hulks it’s so underatted like the story behind it and the character it’s self I just love the movie.
Cant believe that this movie is 20 years old.
I remember watching it as a kid and not liking it Mainly do to watching hulk 08 before it, Now as a young adult i really like hulk 03 for its story telling and focusing on the trauma of bruce banner & the tragedy that is the incredible hulk.
Good film, highly underrated.