Disney PlusThe Incredible Hulk (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily focuses on apolitical themes of personal control, the consequences of scientific experimentation, and the dangers of unchecked obsession, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its central conflict is an apolitical struggle for self-mastery against external threats.
The movie features traditional casting for its main characters, aligning with their established comic book portrayals without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative primarily focuses on the protagonist's internal conflict and external pursuit, and does not include explicit critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
The Incredible Hulk does not feature any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The story centers on Bruce Banner's scientific predicament and his heterosexual romantic interest, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film features Betty Ross as the primary female character. She is not depicted engaging in or winning any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Her role is not that of a combatant.
All major characters in "The Incredible Hulk" (2008), such as Bruce Banner, Betty Ross, and General Ross, maintain their established genders from the Marvel Comics source material. No character canonically established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender in this film.
All major characters in "The Incredible Hulk" (2008), including Bruce Banner, Betty Ross, and General Ross, maintain their established racial portrayals from the Marvel Comics source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.2
Critic Ratings
6.8
6.1
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