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Anchor Bay's Incredible Hulk double-disc set offers The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988) and The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989), the first two of three made-for-TV movies featuring the Marvel Comics monster hero that aired after the CBS series' demise in 1982. Both discs also include a considerable amount of supplemental material, including interviews with star Lou Ferrigno and comic book legend Stan Lee. Bill Bixby returns as tormented scientist David Banner (in addition to executive producing Returns and directing Trial), as does Ferrigno as his green-skinned alter ego. In both titles, they are paired with other Marvel creations; in Returns, Banner is joined by the Mighty Thor to thwart industrial espionage, and in Trial, he's defended by blind lawyer Matt Murdock (Rex Smith), a.k.a. Daredevil. Bixby's always-credible presence brings believability to the fanciful storylines, and both features have the right mix of drama and action that should satisfy fans of the series and its graphic origins alike. --Paul Gaita
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The Incredible Hulk Returns: The Incredible Hulk and The Mighty Thor. Two superheroes join forces for the first time to crush the forces of evil! Mere mortals don’t stand a chance against their combined fury. Not the corrupt military man, Le Beau, who will resort to theft, murder, and kidnapping to obtain a top-secret Gamma Ray transponder. Not the longtime Hulk-hunter Jack McGee (Jack Colvin), whose obsession with stopping the Hulk verges on madness. Not even the good intentions of David Banner (Bill Bixby), who only wants to rid himself of his furious alter ego. For when the two awesome superheroes stop feuding long enough to breathe, they are a team unmatched by any in fact or fiction. And when The Incredible Hulk Returns – he does with a vengeance!
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk: Superheroes The Incredible Hulk and Daredevil in an explosive adventure. On the run again and trying to find a way to cope with his destructive alter ego, Dr. David Banner (Bill Bixby) is jailed for assault after interrupting a mugging. Blind attorney Matt Murdock (Rex Smith) enlists Banner's help in locating the muggers because he believes they work for his longtime foe, Fisk, the head of an international crime network. But David, afraid of public exposure, breaks out of jail as the Hulk (Lou Ferrigno). Tracking David down, Murdock reveals his own secret: His blindness came from a radioactive spill, and after developing his other senses so incredibly, he has become the amazingly athletic crime fighter called Daredevil. Fisk must now face off against Daredevil and the fury of the invincible, Incredible Hulk.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By W. N. Stape
Format:DVD
An incredibly affordable 2 disc set with great extras highlights two TV movie adventures of the Incredible Hulk.
Bill Bixby & Lou Ferrigno's hit TV series set a milestone for comic book characters. Before that, arguably the only superhero who had a hit was Batman & Superman in the movies. TV movies and TV shows of everyone from Spiderman to Captain America to Dr. Strange had all either failed outright or fizzled quickly. With Kenneth Johnson's drama of the Hulk, the creator turned Stan Lee's green pulp hero into something even grandmothers could love - and mine LOVED the Hulk TV series.
Purists might object to the way the two guest star superheroes are treated and portrayed here. I have no problems with either. Both Eric Kramer (Thor) and Rex Smith (Daredevil) manage their respective roles nicely and have pure fun all the while - especially Kramer who turned an almost stiff, stodgy comic book Thor into a CA beefcake surfer dude with a love of mead and bar brawls. Rex Smith turns in a three dimensional performance and honestly I like his portrayal of Daredevil much more than Ben Affleck's big screen turn. Bill Bixby realizes his tortured Jeckyl & Hyde David Banner character as poignantly as he did in the TV series and the production values for both flicks are top notch all around.
Comic fans must make concessions when their beloved heroes play up on the big or small screen. When film director Bryan Singer toned down the X-Men's costumes for the theatrical film, many a true believer cried. However when they saw the film, Singer was off the hook. These TV movies are NOT the comics we grew up on and so much the better because they've become unique interpretations of them for us to enjoy alongside the classic comics, cartoons or the video games which will be created for generations to come.
Anchor Bay has outdone themselves with excellent extras, packaging that evokes a comic book and even a booklet that at first glance makes you believe you're holding a collectible comic. Fantastic price & fantastic set - thanks Anchor Bay!
Bill Bixby & Lou Ferrigno's hit TV series set a milestone for comic book characters. Before that, arguably the only superhero who had a hit was Batman & Superman in the movies. TV movies and TV shows of everyone from Spiderman to Captain America to Dr. Strange had all either failed outright or fizzled quickly. With Kenneth Johnson's drama of the Hulk, the creator turned Stan Lee's green pulp hero into something even grandmothers could love - and mine LOVED the Hulk TV series.
Purists might object to the way the two guest star superheroes are treated and portrayed here. I have no problems with either. Both Eric Kramer (Thor) and Rex Smith (Daredevil) manage their respective roles nicely and have pure fun all the while - especially Kramer who turned an almost stiff, stodgy comic book Thor into a CA beefcake surfer dude with a love of mead and bar brawls. Rex Smith turns in a three dimensional performance and honestly I like his portrayal of Daredevil much more than Ben Affleck's big screen turn. Bill Bixby realizes his tortured Jeckyl & Hyde David Banner character as poignantly as he did in the TV series and the production values for both flicks are top notch all around.
Comic fans must make concessions when their beloved heroes play up on the big or small screen. When film director Bryan Singer toned down the X-Men's costumes for the theatrical film, many a true believer cried. However when they saw the film, Singer was off the hook. These TV movies are NOT the comics we grew up on and so much the better because they've become unique interpretations of them for us to enjoy alongside the classic comics, cartoons or the video games which will be created for generations to come.
Anchor Bay has outdone themselves with excellent extras, packaging that evokes a comic book and even a booklet that at first glance makes you believe you're holding a collectible comic. Fantastic price & fantastic set - thanks Anchor Bay!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'The Incredible Hulk TV series was dumped during the 5 season having only 7 episodes and leaving a big void for a finale of the show. These two TV movies are pretty fun and the effects seem to be a little bit better than the series.
The first film 'The Return Of The Incredible Hulk is the better of the two films and features another of Marvel Comic's biggest heroes The Mighty Thor. Although Thor is unfortunately even more loosely based than the Hulk, the Norse God of Thunder is a hoot in this fun if a little too long film.
The Mighty Thor is reduced to nothing more than a beer guzzling barbarian with a zest for battle and Tom Foolery. The Hulk looks pretty mean in this film and is an improvement over the series, but the film is nothing more than another installment in the quest for a cure for Dr Banner.
The second film is pretty tedious, but it does include another Marvel icon Daredevil! Even though Daredevil is a far cry from his comic counter part, the character is done better than the God of Thunder in the previous film.
Both films look pretty good, but there are no extras included on this one disc version. I would suggest you buy the 2 disc version for these films as it includes some very cool extras.
Hulk Smash!
The first film 'The Return Of The Incredible Hulk is the better of the two films and features another of Marvel Comic's biggest heroes The Mighty Thor. Although Thor is unfortunately even more loosely based than the Hulk, the Norse God of Thunder is a hoot in this fun if a little too long film.
The Mighty Thor is reduced to nothing more than a beer guzzling barbarian with a zest for battle and Tom Foolery. The Hulk looks pretty mean in this film and is an improvement over the series, but the film is nothing more than another installment in the quest for a cure for Dr Banner.
The second film is pretty tedious, but it does include another Marvel icon Daredevil! Even though Daredevil is a far cry from his comic counter part, the character is done better than the God of Thunder in the previous film.
Both films look pretty good, but there are no extras included on this one disc version. I would suggest you buy the 2 disc version for these films as it includes some very cool extras.
Hulk Smash!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By N. Kok
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Incredible Hulk Returns is a great TV movie! This Incredible Hulk TV movie was released in 1988. The TV movie aired on NBC back in the late 1980s. You still have the original cast from the TV series, Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, and Jack Colvin. This particular movie David Banner had not transformed into the Hulk in two years and he meets up with an old friend Donald BLake, his character has spiritual connection with Thor. Hulk and Thor actually meet in ths TV movie which makes it worth waiting for! The other Incredible Hulk Movie is the Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989)! This is second Incredible Hulk TV movie that aired on NBC in 1989. after David Banner meets Lawyer Matt Murdock played by Rex Smith. Matt Murdok is actually DareDevil, the blind Superhero from the Marvel comics universe. This is interpredation of DaveDevil pretty good. Rex Smith does a better job playing the Matt Murdock/DareDevil then Ben Affeck did in DareDevil 2003 movie!! Some how David Banner is accused of a crime he did not commit and DareDevil thinks the Wilson Fisk, aka KingsPin is responsible. Both Incredibl Hulk TV movies are great as well as the special features. There is an Interviews with Stan Lee and Lou Ferrigno. There also a slide show presentation from the TV movies courtsey of Lou Ferrigno! A+ 4 stars
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The real Hulk is Incredible..!
Received my order Tues 05/14/13 I'm going to keep this review on target 1st off Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno are the real Hulk & they are both Incredible actors,R.I.P. Read more
Published 8 days ago by D. M. Switzer
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Hulk is back
The Hulk made his return in a series of made for TV movies, and these two featured Thor and the Daredevil teaming up with our favorite green guy. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Scott Biddle
3.0 out of 5 stars
One is definitely better than the other
The incredible hulk returns.... Maybe one to two stars. A definite one star if it didn't have Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby in it. But overall I wasn't too thrilled with it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Trowbridge
5.0 out of 5 stars
I LOVE THIS SHOW
I CHOSE THIS SHOW BECAUSE IVE ALWAYS LOVED IT. THE INCERDIBLE HULK WAS ALWAYS MY FAVORITE HERO, AND THE SHOW WAS AWESOME.
Published 1 month ago by JERRY WASHINGTON
5.0 out of 5 stars
movie
I bought this DVD for a Christmas gift for an Incredible Hulk fan. it was very reasonably priced. He loved it.
Published 2 months ago by Gordon W. Ticknor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purchased for (at the time tween boy)
Josh has the whole Hulk collection, this was one of the last that he needed to complete the series. He watched them all, even had a pair of the Hulk hands. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Anita Garrison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
I Chose this rating because the incredible hulk has been one of my favorite shows growing up would definatly recomend to others
Published 5 months ago by Happy Man
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old memories
I searched everywhere for "Trial of the incredible hulk", but never found it. Been seaching for years. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Joel Nicholson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible Hulk Returns/ Trial Of The Hulk
I received the dvds pretty fast. I really enjoyed watching them, they played really well. it brought back memories from when I was a young kid growing up watching the hulk.
Published 6 months ago by Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Buy!!!
This was a terrific purchase!!! Very pleased with the product. Every thing came as advertised, and for a used product, it was very high quality!
Published 13 months ago by travo77
