5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hulk (2003)
Hulk (2003)
Overview
Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher with a tragic past, suffers massive radiation exposure in his laboratory that causes him to transform into a raging green monster when he gets angry.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher with a tragic past, suffers massive radiation exposure in his laboratory that causes him to transform into a raging green monster when he gets angry.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film leans left due to its dominant themes critiquing military overreach and the weaponization of power, alongside a strong emphasis on the ethical responsibility of science and empathy for the misunderstood, rather than force or control.
The film features traditional casting for its main characters, aligning with the established comic book portrayals without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on personal and scientific conflicts, and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities as a central theme.
Secondary
Ang Lee's 'Hulk' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on the heterosexual relationships and conflicts of its main characters, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Hulk" (2003) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on Bruce Banner's transformation into the Hulk, his psychological struggles, and his complex relationship with his father, without touching upon transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The primary female character, Betty Ross, is not involved in combat.
The film adapts established Marvel Comics characters such as Bruce Banner, Betty Ross, and General Ross. All major characters retain their canonical gender from the source material. There are no instances where a character originally established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender in this adaptation.
All primary characters in Ang Lee's 2003 film "Hulk," including Bruce Banner, Betty Ross, and General Ross, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established comic book counterparts. No instances of a race swap were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.6
Critic Ratings
6.3
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