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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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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.
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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.
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I am an avid Hulk fan since I was a kid. I grew up watching the T.V. series. I also spent many years taping the show when it was in syndication. I was into the Hulk when it was "underground" and nobody seemed to remember or care about the T.V. series. I remember hearing about the possibility of a big screen production by Ang Lee several years ago for the movie that is now going to happen June 20th. When I found out about that I realized that there would be an "unearthing" of the old T.V. series on DVD. Thankfully this is happening now. I hope that all (or at least the memorable episodes) are released and that there are tons of special features in widescreen. Now, unfortunatley the T.V. reunion movies were really lame. This DVD is full screen and although it says it has closed captioning - it doesn't (possibly some factory defect). Other than that it is great, with some good special features....
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Does anybody know the name of the haunting piano-based song that always ran over the end title credits of the old Hulk TV series? Those of you who faithfully watched the show know what song I'm talking about....it usually played over a shot of David slowly and sadly walking off into the distance, leaving once more after his alter ego pretty much destroyed his chances of setting down any roots and getting close to any other people. It's a highly emotional, sad sounding song that almost always left no dry eyes in the house. Any help on this would be great -- name of the song, where to purchase it perhaps? Thanks!
Can't wait for all these Hulk TV show and movie DVDs to appear!
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