“The Incredible Hulk” Hits No. 1 In Box Office
One of the summer’s biggest films hit theatres this week and with no surprise it knocked the other movies out of the way. “The Incredible Hulk” pulled in $54.5 million.
Marvel and Universal brought the first “Hulk” to theaters in 2003, but that more introspective film failed to follow through on its muscular debut after disappointing comic book fans. The new film stars Edward Norton as former scientist Bruce Banner, who morphs into the green beast when his attempts at anger management fail. Banner’s love interest is played by Liv Tyler, while actors William Hurt and Tim Roth take turns as villains.
Marvel Studios had creative control over “The Incredible Hulk,” and the film won positive reviews, but critics did question why Marvel was returning to the green monster so soon. “It seems like ‘Hulk’ has smashed those questions to pieces,” said David Maisel, chairman of Marvel Entertainment division Marvel Studios.
Maisel added that the film was the second-strongest Father’s Day weekend open.