Rating: Summary: Down Memory Lane Review: I figured someone would cash in on Hulk-mania by bringing back the old TV show. I picked these up having not seen either movie since they were first broadcast. I had only vague memories of what happened, but I remembered liking them. Ya know what? I still do. Sure, as an adult I can find fault with some of the silly dialogue or bad effects, but there's still something in me that loves the old TV Hulk and these movies take me back to being a kid. Few things can do that.I'm sure I'll enjoy the future releases of the actual episodes of the show more than these specials, but they sure did a good job on their own.
Rating: Summary: Great Series, Good Movies Review: I have been looking forward to the old Hulk TV show and movies to be released, and I was excited when this two-pack was released. The Incredible Hulk series, in my opinion, has been the best tv/movie incarnation of a comic book along with the Superman movies. The stories focus more on Banner than the Hulk, which really adds drama to it. The series was great, as it often dealt with real issues and the struggle of Banner. Bixby is the only actor I can think of as playing Banner and Ferrigno is the only Hulk. Bixby adds a lot to the movies with his great portrayal of the haunted scientist. The two movies on the disc, The Trial and Hulk Returns, are not quite as good as the series. They pair the Hulk up with different Marvel characters, Thor and Daredevil, and serve a lot to showcase the two new characters. The Trial is the better of the two as it shows Banner really connecting with Matt Murdock. I enjoy Rex Smith's portrayal of Daredevil and felt that his Daredevil was a better character than Ben Affleck's. Thor is mostly just in the film for comic effect, and I was somewhat disappointed in Hulk Returns. The extras are good, especially the interview with Stan Lee. While the movies are not as good as the original TV series was, they are still enjoyable and Trial has good drama and good connection between Banner and Murdock.
Rating: Summary: Very nice but it's a must for Hulk fans Review: I really enjoy this 2 Hulk pictures 'cuz it's fantasic. Yeah it has it all on 2 DVDs.
The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)
Bill Bixby (who is my favorite actor) did a good job on this one when he reunited with the Hulk (played by Lou Ferrigno) and especially Jack Colvin (who appear on this last apperance on the feature film) was phenomenal. This is where he begins when the Thor is trying to attack him and help him out. That's the reason it was a given success even tho due to poor ratings from the set.
The Trial of The Incredible Hulk (1989)
This is one of the baddest right here when Bixby returns as David Banner who is appearing to resurrect the passion of the Hulk and in order to get it out of his system. Yeah he does play with another Marvel superhero the Daredevil and it was da bomb. Parts I like when he get mad at the courthouse and starts attack him and s***. This what blows me away, then he start saving Daredevil and everybody at the end of the movie.
Yeah I give it 3.5 stars 'cuz it's wasn't only the best but a good story beginning. Peer to me, the last Hulk movie THE TRIAL OF THE INCREDIBLE HULK (1999) was the best and maybe the last that Bill and Lou ever featured before they went their seperate ways.
This is highly recommended who wants to know the real story behind the superhero. 'Cuz I seen the TV series so many times and I never stop watching 'cuz it lives on. This is more of a Jekyll-and-Hyde thing which u see in the movies or on the Bible.
Rating: Summary: reunion movies Review: I really enjoyed the interview with "Stan Lee" where he describes the differences between the marvel comics and the tv series. Also enjoyed Lou Ferrigno's "Stand Tall" documentary.
Rating: Summary: Buy this even if you have the older releases!! Review: If you have the original DVDs of The Incredible Hulk Returns and Trial of The Incredible Hulk, you should still consider buying this set. First, the picture and sound are much better. They are not outstanding, but substantially better than the...releases from a few years ago. This set is delightfully packaged with a retro-comic look throughout. There's a great collection of extras on this set. The biggest one of all is STANDING TALL, which is a 1995 documentary about Lou Ferrigno's comeback in the Mr. Olympia Masters competition. This is the entire documentary ... It is a facinating look at bodybuilding. There's also an interview with Lou and another one with the always "on" Stan Lee. There's also a nice talent file and a great collection of stills from these movies and the TV series (the pictures came from Lou's private stash!). I always enjoyed these movies, although they lacked some of the depth of the original series.
Rating: Summary: What the TV Series Should have Been Review: One main complaint I had with the TV series were that there were no over the top villians to compete with the Hulk's strength. These two TV movies live up to the series potentical. The first one; The Return presents the Thor character. While not the best of all the movies it does have a charm and good message to the story to be true to yourself. The second; The Trial presents Hulk fighting along with Daredevil against the Kingpin. This version of Daredevil is superior to the movie becuse it presents Daredevil as he should be. Without the CGI of the modern versions this one one still has legs and still holds up. In fact if a Hulk movie sequel is produced they should take a few lessons from these final TV movies.
Rating: Summary: One Great TV Film and One Alright Film Review: Personally, I like "Return" better than "Trial" but both films are great. I think "Return" does a better job of keeping with the continum of the old TV series than "Trial" does however. In "Return", we discover that David Banner hasn't become the Hulk in two years. In those two years, he has been working on the cure to his ailment and living with a fellow scientist named Maggie Shaw. All hell breaks loose however when a colleague from the past named Donald Blake shows up with his own problem named Thor! That, along with terriorists that want to steal the very device that may free Banner from his Hulk curse, makes it a good thrill ride! In "Trial", we see that David has moved northwest to a city that's never identified. Once there, he tries to help a woman who is sexual assaulted by two thugs that work for the crime boss The Kingpin! During the melee, he turns into the Hulk and is later arrested for the attack! Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer, comes to David's aid both as a lawyer and as his vigilante alter ego DareDevil. This is more of a DareDevil film than a Hulk film but it does contain one of the best "Hulk Out" scenes ever in a dream sequence in the courtroom! Overall, this is worth the money!
Rating: Summary: WONDERFUL! Review: THE HULK, WAS IN BOTH DVD'S QUITE A FEW TIMES! I LOVED THE DAREDEVIL! I LOVE, THE INCREDIBLE HULK! I WATCHED, THE SERIES GROWING UP!
Rating: Summary: A man without fear, a thuder God, and a raging beast Review: The Incredible Hulk Returns: It gives me honor to recommend this movie to you. This is thee movie of 1988, guaranteed! And movie that made me a Hulk fan, so here it goes my recommendation. Now for me I didn't know single thing about the Hulk so the movie was kind of hard to understand at first but that didn't change the fact that this was great movie. Doctor David Bruce Banner is a fugitive well not him the other him, you see when he gets angry you wouldn't like him. He turns into a monster a green monster. But no need to worry he hasn't been his other self in two years well until the only thing that can match his strength comes into the picture The Mighty Thor, that's right Thor fans Thor! That is when you are taken from your living room into a front seat view of Thor VS The Incredible Hulk! And that's only in the beginning of the movie and Thor's music theme is one of the best intro themes since Superman. Trial Of The Incredible Hulk: Matt Murdock is a blind attorney from Hells Kitchen NY, and he isn't just your regular blind man. He lives in a world were crime runs all over the place even in a blue uniform and it's all run by The Kingpin, and he hates it. But one day his life takes a turn on the weird side when he meats a strange bearded man. This man is being accused for something he didn't do and only Matt believes him. The territory is new for this bearded man he keeps on hearing about The Daredevil the only man who can break The Kingpin. This bearded man will change Matt Murdock's life forever because the bearded man doesn't like getting angry! I hope you enjoy these fantastic Marvel Movies and share them with all your loved ones and friends.
Rating: Summary: Great movies! Review: This DVD special set has two movies that were aired well after the series ran out, which highlighted the power of this 'incredible' series. The fisrt movie, 'The INcredible Hulk Returns' is not very good as Banner/Hulk teams up with Thor and his earthly contact. The Thor ledgend is water-downed. This movie is probably one star, but the second movie, though with it took many liberties with the Dare Devil ledgend, is actually pretty good (except the flying crafts special effects at the end). Rex Smith is a pretty good Dare Devil. The plot, filming, and Hulk/Banner story intertwines nicely. The added DVD features involving Stan Lee and Lou Ferrigno are great! It is what makes this DVD a great buy. One gets an inside scoop on the creation and development of the Hulk and Marvel comics. The special on Lou Ferrigno is outstanding. One gets to expierence is life via body building and his family and it has such a personal touch, it rivals 'Pumping Iron.' For any comic book, Hulk, TV or body builder, this special set is a great pick. It should also be noted that the Incredible Hulk succeeded as a TV series and movie because of three things: Nice story telling, Bill Bixby, and Lou Ferrigno. They should be applauded for soing such a great job on a comc book turned TV sries, and in this set - TV movies.
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