Can Edward Norton make a 'Hulk' smash?

Bon-Joevi Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 02:54 PM EST

loved the movie... but i thought this was funny, check out what dude wrote against norton... http://randomtally.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/how-to-start-a-smear-campaign/

Chuckie Thu, Apr 19, 2007 at 04:58 PM EST

EN seeks out challenging material, in fact the bigger the challenge the better. No doubt he will take this material and be totally amazing yet again.

GeeMoney Tue, Apr 17, 2007 at 11:10 AM EST

Edward Norton ROCKS! I would pay to see him an anything.

Ep Sato Tue, Apr 17, 2007 at 08:13 AM EST

Ninedaves, I like your idea of a new generation of X men. Would you go the new Mutants route, Genx or something wild like they did with X-force when they put Mike Allred in charge? Come to think of it, I'd dig it if pretty much any Mike Alred series became a movie...

Nancy Walker Tue, Apr 17, 2007 at 08:00 AM EST

He is a good actor, but he will only be as good as the script; which needs to go back to the original story. The last one was a fiasco.

Tim Tue, Apr 17, 2007 at 07:34 AM EST

Not a huge Ed Norton fan, but I will probably check the movie out.

JP Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 11:37 PM EST

Edward Norton I'm not worried about at all; I think it's a fine choice. But Zak Penn!!!??? X2 was decent, but he completely blew The Last Stand. And he did NOT do an OK job with the Fantastic Four; that was one of the worst pieces of garbage I've seen in a long time. I mean, laughably bad! I couldn't even bring myself to watch Elektra (I tried on cable once and I just couldn't watch). I do think the wound is still too fresh from the Ang Lee disaster though. The tone was just so wrong!

FilmFan Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 10:27 PM EST

C'mon everybody....we all know this is going to be amazing!! I am incredibly excited and pleased with this casting idea. Finally the Hollywood suits are thinking outside of the box and this will have a fantastic result.

As us Norton fans know...if he can bring to the table the angst, paranoia, and fear of himself that he had in "Fight Club" think of what he will bring to this role.

And people let's not get too snooby about him taking this role. I mean look at the other examples of when "real actors" took on comic roles such as Christian Bale(Batman Begins), Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen(X-Men) and the grandaddy of them all Christopher Reeve(Superman).

I think we can all agree that these resulted in amazing outcomes, so let's hold off before we start bashing Eddie...and admit it you know you are all interested!!!!

Mozz Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 09:11 PM EST

I would watch ED NORTON cleaning windows. he is that good. Sure i'll check out HULK.

Greybishop Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 07:36 PM EST

I guess hiring Norton was cheaper than a personality transplant for Eric Bana.
Ditch the gamma-mutts.
I actually liked the "comic panel" storytelling, but if they use it, Ang Lee will probably sue.
Norton certainly has the acting cred, so that's a BIG sigh of relief. Writing and directing something like this will be more important than acting though, since it's supposed to be "Hulk SMASH", not "Hulk would like to thank the Academy"...

harry Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 05:19 PM EST

I think the Hulk in general is a hard story to sell do to the fact that well...it's the Hulk. I thought Ang Lee did a fair portrayal of how the hulk should act. in the earlier comics the hulk pretty much acts like an animal, if you got in his way like so many other super heros you got smashed. also in the comic book there were alot of panals placing the hulk by himself in nature so it wasn,t really a suprise to see this in the movie. Ang Lees'portrayal read just like the comic. It all depends on where they get their sources from,the T.V.show, the comic, the last movie or if they think up a new vision of the Hulk entirely in order for people to get back into the story of the Hulk.

harry Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 05:18 PM EST

I think the Hulk in general is a hard story to sell do to the fact that well...it's the Hulk. I thought Ang Lee did a fair portrayal of how the hulk should act. in the earlier comics the hulk pretty much acts like an animal, if you got in his way like so many other super heros you got smashed. also in the comic book there were alot of panals placing the hulk by himself in nature so it wasn,t really a suprise to see this in the movie. Ang Lees'portrayal read just like the comic. It all depends on where they get their sources from,the T.V.show, the comic, the last movie or if they think up a new vision of the Hulk entirely in order for people to get back into the story of the Hulk.

Matt Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 04:39 PM EST

This makes little sense. Norton is a terrific actor, and he would make a decent Bruce Banner. However, the director doesn't seem to be a good match for this project. The problem with the first film was that it had too much drama and took itself too seriously. I can't see how Norton would fit in an action packed superhero film. Perhaps he would be better suited playing a role in Watchmen.

Ceballos Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 04:25 PM EST

By the way, all the people giving Norton a hard time for "selling out" (what that even means i'm not sure because none of these actors work for free to my knowledge) should note that he said he took every cent he earned while making "Red Dragon" and used it to help get "The 25th Hour" made.

Who's to say he's not gonna take some of this (sure to be considerably big) paycheck and use it to help finance one, or maybe even two, movies he REALLY wants to get made? Is that such a bad thing?

glimmertwins Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 04:11 PM EST

Edward Norton? Excuse me, I thought he was a serious actor. But I guess even serious actors have to eat. But still, I agree with the person who said about The Hulk, who cares? B-movie fanboys, to quote the director of "Cleaver." Ed Norton should star in Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic ... oh, wait, he already did that. My bad.

Chad Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 03:43 PM EST

Perfect...well cast...I thought this Hulk sequel/remake was a mistake but I just sat up and took notice...

jeet Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 03:42 PM EST

I've heard Steve Buscemi's name bandied about in "fantasy casting" scenarios but, I have to admit, Norton is a really good choice. The thing about the Hulk is that he's supposed to be all of the rage that Banner suppresses, and Norton could really pull that off.

Dre Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 03:38 PM EST

Superhero movies are oversaturating the market right now. I think that most of the movie viewing public could care less another Hulk movie, because he doesn't appeal to the masses. It doesn't matter who the star of the film is, this movie will flop.

GT Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 03:00 PM EST

Totally agree with respect to no Nolte. Can I also add, no gamma powered poodles.

dma69 Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 02:42 PM EST

I thought I'd never see the day that Mr. I-won't-sell-out-for-my-art would indeed sell out.

mark in nyc Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 02:38 PM EST

Norton should have been banner to begin with, not that he would have saved that first movie.
The only way the Hulk will work as a movie is if they realize that it is supposed to be a monster movie....not some angst driven piece of drivel.
HULK MUST SMASH!
PS No Nolte! No Sam Elliot! After the last film I am surprised there is any sceneary left in Hollywood there was so much chewing going on!

Ceballos Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 02:23 PM EST

LOVE it.

It's continuing a great trend of casting people in big-budget comic book flicks that can, oh I don't know ACT, and then building the character around their strengths. Christian Bale, Robert Downey Jr., now Norton...those are three of the best right there.

Didn't care for the first one, but I'm fascinated to see what they do with this one.

Ceballos Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 02:22 PM EST

LOVE it.

It's continuing a great trend of casting people in big-budget comic book flicks that can, oh I don't know ACT, and then building the character around their strengths. Christian Bale, Robert Downey Jr., now Norton...those are three of the best right there.

Didn't care for the first one, but I'm fascinated to see what they do with this one.

Matt Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 02:03 PM EST

"I am Puny Banner's gamma-fueled rage."

sarah Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 02:03 PM EST

Ha Edward Norton must be pretty hard up for some cash. I love his movies but this is beyond a bad idea.

AD Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 02:02 PM EST

I liked Hulk as well, a bit flawed, but still enjoyable. I'll give this new one the benefit of the doubt because of Norton's participation. But it seems a strange combo. The director/writer duo suggests they will take it in a sillier, more action oriented direction, which seems at odds with the choice of Norton, who tends toward more serious fare. So who knows.

Kent Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 02:00 PM EST

As long as Nick Nolte doesnt stumble onto the set of this movie i`ll see it
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Emperor Joshua Norton Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 01:54 PM EST

In my mind, the piano music that played when Dr. David Banner left whatever town the Hulk had just trashed is playing.

He is walking backward with his thumb out. He is leaving, as he should.
Da dada da. Da dada da da. Da dada da...

No more Hulk movies! That last one blowed. Or blew?

J Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 01:50 PM EST

Zak Penn?

Let's correct a little history, shall we? The reason X2 rocked was Singer's team: Dan Harris and Michael Daugherty, leaving Penn's contribution and "story by" credit a little questionable. The Last Stand was sorely lacking the ethos of the source material that was so successfully fed with the first two, and I think that most fans of the books would concur. I have more harsh words for the film, but at this point,it's no use. The dirty deed is done and it made millions. Which leaevs Elektra. THAT...is Zak Penn's contribution to comic book films, and it shouldn't be a check in the plus category for the new Hulk adaptation. Lighter-themed director famous for action: Good. Ed Norton: wow, they're really trying here. Penn: meh. Who knows, maybe they can shoot the green lugger with a blue serum that makes him not the Hulk anymore. It was soooo riveting and original in The Last Stand. See I said I was done and I wasn't. The pain and disappointment are still too close.

NineDaves Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 01:24 PM EST

I thought Ang Lee's Hulk movie was at least visually interesting, in the sense that I enjoyed the comic-book take on the film. But do I want to see a re-do of the story? No. I'd rather not see The Hulk at all. Just a bad character, really. Give me an X-Men 4: The New Generation instead please. At least that's a franchise where there's money to be made.

nathan Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 01:15 PM EST

I'm one of the few that actually liked the Ang Lee version. But I get the feeling this one will be better. Norton's a great choice.

Shamrock Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 01:14 PM EST

I think I am in the minority that actually liked "The Hulk" sure it had it's problems but not as bad as the majority of comic brought to the screen (sorry, Lou Ferrigno wouldn't have worked. I agree with EP Sato, Norton would be a great Banner. Excellent acting range. I hope it happens.

EP Sato Mon, Apr 16, 2007 at 01:03 PM EST

¿Are ju kidding me meñ? Norton will be a GREAT Bruce Banner! He was out of site as the nerdy guy in Fight Club and the People VS. Larry Flynt, so he's already got the nerd acting cred.

As for a new Hulk movie, anything beats the piece of junk that passed as a Marvel movie from a few years ago. Even the video game was bad (at least the Non Hulk parts were).