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The Incredible Hulk

(2008, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Edward Norton, Tim Roth, Liv Tyler)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Bloodier action than other comic book adventures.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The military is pursuing Banner/The Hulk in the hopes of recreating his freakish ability as a military weapon; Banner constantly struggles to control his temper for fear of transforming into his brutish, superhuman alter-ego.
  • Violence:

    Extensive super-heroic violence, with super-strong characters striking mighty blows, hurling people and objects about, destroying vehicles, and more. Extensive (albeit mostly pointless) firearms use against the Hulk and his nemesis; explosions, rockets, gas grenades, sonic cannons, and more are also deployed. Wounded bystanders and civilians are seen; the climactic battle features extreme graphic super heroic violence -- for example, the Hulk ripping off one of his opponent's mutated bone-spurs and using it as a dagger. Some martial arts and grappling. Characters fall from great heights; blood is often seen on-screen, as well as painful-looking experimental science-fiction medical procedures.
  • Sex:

    Some kissing in semi-clothed circumstances; some references to how "excited" the lead character can get without risking turning into his monstrous alter ego.
  • Language:

    Mild to moderate, including "crap," "pissed," "a--hole," "bitch," "hell," and a choked-off "s--t."
  • Consumerism:

    Several brands appear on-screen, including Norton computer utilities, Polar heart rate monitors, and SanDisk USB drives.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some cigar smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Incredible Hulk

Parents need to know that this big-budget comic-book adaptation features extensive, graphic super-heroic violence. There's a strong sci-fi/fantasy element, but unlike the gleaming technological feel of Iron Man, this movie has a much messier, more biological style. Expect plenty of injections and experiments, lots of spilled blood, and more general ickiness than in other superhero movies. The Hulk and his nemesis also look quite monstrous, which might scare the pants off young kids.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about anger. Do your kids feel they have the equivalent of a green monster inside sometimes? Do they think that superheroes express human problems made really big? Families can also discuss Bruce Banner's struggle for control. What does he give up in order to be responsible? Can you think of any similar situations people might face in real life? Another good discussion is about the popularity of comic book films. Why do your kids think there are so many of them? What's the appeal? How is this movie different from the previous 2003 version? And how is it different from movies like Iron Man and Batman Begins?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    under 13 ok if child is mature eanugh but shoulden't be under 10

    good movie one semi clothed kissing scene and says pis**d and crap so a bit hmmm but role models arent good a evil army guy who wants this guys blood not appropriate for anyone under 10

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Better than the first one, with a lot more action. Not good for little kids, but 12-14year olds will love it.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Painfully boring

    are you really gonna watch this movie after all the bore from the first one? Well dont.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    good movie better then the first

    This was a great movie. At the end there was alot of violence and one kissing scene.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    Deserved rating

    Pretty good.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Hulk

    Lots of blood and people thrown across parks and rooms

  7. I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message

    Intense and violent.

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

  10. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 4.0

    Well I thought the movie was pretty good myself!

    I liked the movie I thought that the acting was pretty good..But Its always awesome when you see suck a strong creature be so Kind..Maybe its the women in me. lol My kids will not see this movie though until they are older.

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0

    Not as good as Iron Man,, but...

    This film is not nearly as good as Iron Man, but the chase scene is good, but that's it.

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0

    Whoo! A good old fashioned super hero movie. Number 5 on top 10 of 2008

    They hardly make em like this anymore. Very rare straigh to the point superhero film-o-rama!

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0

    Whoo! A good old fashioned super hero movie. Number 5 on top 10 of 2008

    They hardly make em like this anymore. Very rare straigh to the point superhero film-o-rama!

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Lacking a little bit on plot, but still highly enjoyable!

    Though it is true that this movie is a fun one, it is not for kids. The violence is very graphic, much more so than just "comic" violence. There is a fair bit of language, and not much alchohol(if any). There is some smoking, however. Also some kissing, but for the most part not much sexuality. There is a series of painful-to-watch injections, and a bit of blood. I personally don't think anyone under the age of thirteen should be watching this, and even some thirteen year olds will find it to be pushing their limits. On a side note, Iron Man may have been a better movie, but i liked this one much better.

  15. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

  16. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

  17. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    amazing

    This is a amazing movie.I think it's better the iron man.

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    exciting, lacking the plot of other superhero movies such as Batman Begins, and Iron man

    The begining of the movie had me siting on the edge of my seat. the longer the movie continued the more i leaned back, until finally i was ready to leave early, only to stay because my friends wanted me to. But the movie is decent, although the acting is quite poor, by the main character.The supporting cast is just alright nothing spectacular, not even from aerosmiths lead singers daughter. If you are a fan of comic-book movies, as i am, then why not spend the four bucks to get it from blockbuster. All in all, a good action movie, with a poor plot.

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

    hulk smash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This was the best hulk moive!I'm only 8 and this moive was the best and better then iron man!

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 1.0

    shallow, violent setup for a sequel

    I thought it was both dull and toward the end numbingly loud and violent. I was shocked to see a family in front of us with what looked like a 3 and a 6 year old. Way too intense and violent for kids of that age, IMHO.

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