Hulk 2003 Reappraised: Marvel’s Best Live-Action Avenger in 2025

Two decades on, critics revisit Ang Lee’s Hulk (2003), arguing it remains the strongest live-action take on the Avenger. The piece spotlights Eric Bana’s brooding Bruce Banner, psychological depth, split-screen comic flair, and father-son themes, contrasting it with MCU interpretations. While pacing and CGI age show, the film’s ambition and character study still resonate with audiences and critics today.