Who is the better Bruce Banner/Hulk? - Blu-ray Forum

wnicholas76 · 06-06-2008, 07:43 PM

Edward Norton, hands down!!

xander · 06-06-2008, 07:46 PM

I reserve the right to actually see the movie before voting.

My instincts tell me Norton, but Bana is a fav of mine and he was the best thinig about Ang Lee's version....and Troy.

makaveli21 · 06-06-2008, 07:47 PM

It's hard to say since they're not working with the same material, but seeing how Edward Norton is my favorite actor, I'll have to say him.

wnicholas76 · 06-06-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xander

I reserve the right to actually see the movie before voting.

My instincts tell me Norton, but Bana is a fav of mine and he was the best thinig about Ang Lee's version....and Troy.

I will say this, Eric Bana was great not only in Troy, but also Black Hawk Down. So I gotta give some credit to Bana for those great films.

xander · 06-06-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wnicholas76

I will say this, Eric Bana was great not only in Troy, but also Black Hawk Down. So I gotta give some credit to Bana for those great films.

I think he's pretty underrated. His work in Munich was astounding as well, to me.

I love Ed Norton, but the alledged back lot shenanigans didnt do much for me, and I just think the Hulk re-boot, no matter how well intentioned, is just too soon on the heels of the last one.

That said, I will see it and it will hopefully be quite awesome.

aygie · 06-06-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wnicholas76

I will say this, Eric Bana was great not only in Troy, but also Black Hawk Down. So I gotta give some credit to Bana for those great films.

Have you not seen Chopper?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Its his best movie and one of the best movies of the last 15 years!

Dotpattern · 06-06-2008, 08:36 PM

Bill Bixby.

GreenScar · 06-06-2008, 08:39 PM

Ed Norton. Not becuase one actor is better than the other (that's for another thread). Banner was a skinny less than average guy (albeit genius). Norton can pull that off better than the giant Bana (who is 6'3" and in very good shape). Heck Bill Bixby was closer to Banner than Bana was.

Having said that, I love Eric Bana. Think he's a great talent.

Belloche · 06-07-2008, 02:44 AM

Did I miss something? Are we supposed to compare performances when one of the movies hasn't been released yet? Sounds kind of asinine to me.

ToonyLoons · 06-07-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by xander

I reserve the right to actually see the movie before voting.

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Originally Posted by Belloche

Did I miss something? Are we supposed to compare performances when one of the movies hasn't been released yet? Sounds kind of asinine to me.

Agreed. I would like to see the new hulk first. Both are good actors, and Bana may very well be underrated as an actor.

Blu Titan · 06-07-2008, 03:04 AM

I would have to wait until after seeing the new movie. I think my choice will be a clear one. Bana is a good actor, but his performance as Bruce Banner was NOT a good interpretation of the character.

ToonyLoons · 06-07-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I would have to wait until after seeing the new movie. I think my choice will be a clear one. Bana is a good actor, but his performance as Bruce Banner was NOT a good interpretation of the character.

I am sure that Bana did the best he could with the script given and with direction from Ang Lee.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-07-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dotpattern

Bill Bixby.

eli1277 · 06-07-2008, 04:55 AM

no one will live up to Bill Bixby

GreenScar · 06-07-2008, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ToonyLoons

I am sure that Bana did the best he could with the script given and with direction from Ang Lee.

I'm sure he did, but what Blu Titan is referring to is that Banner is: 5' 9½", 128 lbs.

Eric Bana: 6'2", ??? Probably 200 pounds
Ed Norton: 6', 154 pounds

Eric Bana can't physically play Banner (the puny scientist)

ToonyLoons · 06-07-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

I'm sure he did, but what Blu Titan is referring to is that Banner is: 5' 9½", 128 lbs.

Eric Bana: 6'2", ??? Probably 200 pounds
Ed Norton: 6', 154 pounds

Eric Bana can't physically play Banner (the puny scientist)

Size has little to do with a good portrayal of a part. Hugh Jackman is nearly a foot taller then Wolverine is supposed to be, but he did a good job as Wolverine. Of course it would be odd if someone called the movie Wolverine a runt, because he is just as tall if not taller then most of the characters.

I get that Banner is a puny scientist, and I like the idea of a smaller guy playing the part.

wnicholas76 · 06-07-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Belloche

Did I miss something? Are we supposed to compare performances when one of the movies hasn't been released yet? Sounds kind of asinine to me.

Hey, chill out! I just thought I'd ask first.

Sky_Captain · 06-07-2008, 11:11 PM

Bana. Norton sounds like his balls still haven't dropped.

GreenScar · 06-08-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Bana. Norton sounds like his balls still haven't dropped.

You do know were talking about Banner don't you? By you're definition it's be Norton.

jadedeath · 06-08-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dotpattern

Bill Bixby.

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06-06-2008, 07:43 PM	#1
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06-06-2008, 07:46 PM	#2
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I reserve the right to actually see the movie before voting. My instincts tell me Norton, but Bana is a fav of mine and he was the best thinig about Ang Lee's version....and Troy.

06-06-2008, 07:47 PM	#3
makaveli21 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:759 Blu-ray collection:1949 DVD collection:110 Trading Score:2	It's hard to say since they're not working with the same material, but seeing how Edward Norton is my favorite actor, I'll have to say him.

06-06-2008, 08:36 PM	#7
Dotpattern Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:407 Blu-ray collection:1512	Bill Bixby.

06-06-2008, 08:39 PM	#8
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Ed Norton. Not becuase one actor is better than the other (that's for another thread). Banner was a skinny less than average guy (albeit genius). Norton can pull that off better than the giant Bana (who is 6'3" and in very good shape). Heck Bill Bixby was closer to Banner than Bana was. Having said that, I love Eric Bana. Think he's a great talent.

06-07-2008, 02:44 AM	#9
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	Did I miss something? Are we supposed to compare performances when one of the movies hasn't been released yet? Sounds kind of asinine to me.

06-07-2008, 03:04 AM	#11
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I would have to wait until after seeing the new movie. I think my choice will be a clear one. Bana is a good actor, but his performance as Bruce Banner was NOT a good interpretation of the character.

06-07-2008, 04:55 AM	#14
eli1277 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:217	no one will live up to Bill Bixby

06-07-2008, 11:11 PM	#18
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Bana. Norton sounds like his balls still haven't dropped.

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