The Real Reason Edward Norton Was Fired From The MCU

[@Looper]

Rank the Hulks: Ferrigno, Bana, Norton, and Ruffalo.

[@Deathbringersora]

Norton, followed by Ruffalo... but I still like how Ruffalo worked out.

[@tsukasa1453]

Ruffalo

[@subhomdas2606]

Looper please tell me what is the name of background in this video.

[@ruthless2835]

Norton Norton Norton Norton

[@himanshugautamX]

Norton 👍

[@Tahir7500]

The fact that Norton is super angry at MCU after all this time, makes him inherently best suited to play hulk.

[@oss5211]

or at least Loki, well a more younger loki xD

[@SNOTNUF_]

Or a villain to the Hulk

[@stoplyingmrinternet7837]

Or he is just salty marvel is successful because of teamwork and he doesnt want part of that I'm glad he left

[@falkenvir]

he probably would clash alot with RDJ. Bruce Banner is perfectly played by Ruffalo, he was supposed to be a little peaceful guy.

[@arifnh_]

ironically true :|

[@sergs1963]

Norton may have gotten little love from Marvel but he was the only live action Hulk to do his famous signature *thunderclap/gamma slap/whatever.* The other hulks simply failed to do this iconic move or was just written out.

[@313bankai]

Serge Chaves and Hulk smash

[@313bankai]

@ Muscle Women I’m talking about him actually Saying “hulk smash”

[@eys590]

I thought it was a Gamma Slap

[@MTWENTY]

Ben I cringed when they did it in the movie it’s such a waste of time saying your attack before you do it lol

[@SaifulIslam-uu9xz]

MTWENTY I think it’s ok for hulk cuz I think of him as some stupid monster and like I can imagine him saying shit like hulk punch you

[@adityachatterjee9928]

I like the fact that Marvel fans are appreciating the fact that Edward did a good job. It's a known fact in the industry that he doesn't play well with others...he's not a joke like Mark's take on the character. Hulk is supposed to be menacing, not comical

[@theilluminatibenefactor]

That's what the Hulk is supposed to be. But I still enjoy Mark Ruffalo.

[@crackhead898]

@The Illuminati idk how you can enjoy him, hes literally just the comic relief character. Thats not Hulk

[@ricardoortiz4960]

@@theilluminatibenefactor Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for the role of Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk.

[@vinodztube7363]

To be honest his version of hulk was the best version. The emotions and the sense of vulnerability was so real. Miss him.

[@vinodztube7363]

@The badass terminator The badass terminator True.

[@outtasavageboy]

vinodztube he also worries about hurting people and tries to cure himself in the movie and that’s a lot like Bruce in the comics and ruffalo looks like he’s just s funny hulk and he doesn’t have any worries and doesn’t try to get away from people like the actual Bruce does.

[@vinodztube7363]

@@outtasavageboy Exactly!

[@leviv168]

I thought the way he stood up looked way better too. Ruffalos was all hunched and ape like. I didnt really care for it honestly. its looks cartoony and not fully rendered

[@Chris.Mendoza]

Very true man! I miss him too.

[@YungWiz-yi3qs]

Sometimes I wish Marvel was just a little darker. I feel Norton was going for that

[@crosbyking5665]

Well, they killed half the universe. That's pretty dark.

[@AlexSosa007]

the MCU has Hulk dabbing... not the Hulk Ed wanted to portray!

[@SKY_FATH3R]

Crosby King killed half of the universe but I haven’t seen a drop of blood in marvel movies

[@HirstMovies]

yes cuz marvel is disney, and disney is for children.

[@slump6561]

1116h You should go watch civil war then boi💀

[@medviation]

Norton had more anger issues than Ruffalo, exactly what we need for Hulk.

[@isaaciktaile1118]

Uhm... According to Comics Banner was always that enthusiastic as Ruffalo are in these movies so it doesn't make sense to talk about Anger Issues about Banner Role

[@bodigames]

medviation Ruffalo is more enjoyable to watch ( as Banner)

[@karthikkr7561]

HELL YEAH!!

[@chickentowel7036]

As an actor, you should play the character not be the character.

[@alproductions3763]

medviation and Norton’s banner is way more serious than Ruffalos banner

[@Weareight]

Norton would have struggled with the commitment of multiple movies. He would have become more Loki than Loki. The core group of Avenger actors seem to have a bond and friendship that I don't see Norton really fitting into.

[@Chief_Bill]

Tbh that sounds true

[@redmoon9650]

I think that too. I get the impression that he’s the type to not get along with anybody.

[@qtaro-7097]

Weareight leave tom alone

[@sgtdanny69148]

Are we all saying that cause in this timeline mark bonded well with every other actor like avengers avengers 2 etc? What if in another timeline Edward did bond really well but we just don't know cause we have not seen Edward with everyone else.

[@tommybro5313]

Tom Hiddleston is already mad about not being casted as Thor that he auditioned for, he's good enough as Loki. I find Norton to be omnious as Petyr Baelish.

[@anthonysantos3366]

He did an amazing job as the Hulk. I've rewatched The Incredible Hulk more than any other Marvel movie.

[@Kajimo_No7]

if norton was still the hulk we wouldve had 3 hulk movies by now

[@afrovince1735]

Except that Universal has the rights tied up for solo Hulk films, hence why there has been none and they've been weaving his arc throughout the films.

[@monsterman121]

Nah highly unlikely they would've make three movies.😑

[@yanua02]

So little knowledge...

[@mikekrem]

Incredible Hulk 2 was supposed to happen

[@davidgraham8299]

Norton killed off any possibility of a hulk franchise, now marvel is so gun shy of it they did the planet hulk storyline as a Thor movie.

[@GJJFan]

Norton doesn't know how to be "just an actor." He wants to be the writer, the director, the producer, the editor, and the star. he always tries to re-write the scripts, not just for himself, but for everyone. That is not the way a lot of companies work. It is what it is.

[@mdd1963]

He has now learned that he is not quite yet Clint Eastwood or Mel Gibson.

[@Ianisatool]

Thank you. I agree

[@BigBossZUCO]

I think he said in an interview that he wants the public to watch the film we deserve

[@chiverbeau]

GJJFan I agree

[@im2grn2win]

GJJFan he is like a modern day Buster Keeten

[@CHANNEL3YOUTUBE]

It was all about the money. How do you pay this guy less than RDJ?! This much is obvious.

[@TraFClub]

Without two legends (ED, RDJ), marvel is garbage... I love only hulk 2008, Iron Man movies and Tobey's spider man...

[@mattg8600]

@@TraFClub I'm confused as to how you can say that. You don't know what Iron Man would be like without RDJ, also CA trilogy is better than IM even with him in it

[@meeladsamadi]

@@TraFClub God damn boomers I tell yeah

[@harshshinde176]

@@TraFClub ED?

[@TraFClub]

@@harshshinde176 ED= EDWARD (Norton)

[@alexangel4758]

It’s obvious the Russo’s didn’t want hulk to be one of the main focal points of the avengers. If Norton was in Avengers his character would probably over shine Roberts. Marks hulk had development but it was more for comedic or storyline purposes. Norton’s would have had deep psychological and twisted purposes.

[@jimmyolsen2725]

That's why he was fired, the hulk isn't supposed to be a central part of the MCU, neither in the comics or movies

[@chocobanan4]

@@jimmyolsen2725 The Hulk is one of the most iconic comic book heroes with a rich storyline but mcu decided to crap on him by making him some joke comic relief.

[@Dreu01]

JimmyOlsen27 world war hulk and planet hulk would have happened if Norton stayed

[@irvancrocs1753]

@@jimmyolsen2725 Boi you know nothing about Hulk stories..

[@aaronscott4984]

@@jimmyolsen2725 Yea the Hulk isn't a central part of his own comic line do you know how stupid you sound right now? You MCU fanboys that just watch movies and wiki the comics always throw yourself under the bus. Please just stick to what your good at the movies.

[@meruem-sama1094]

I see Rufalo as a better Dr Banner But this guy is the better hulk.

[@shplashonurmom8199]

But this guy wasn’t hulk, hulk is animated ...

[@funkhey9322]

Ruffalo is a joke, hate him. Literally ruined hulk. Wish Norton would’ve played the last 4 Avenger movies would’ve been 100x better

[@lelouchvibritannia1662]

@@funkhey9322 he didn't ruin hulk the writers/directors did

[@funkhey9322]

Lelouch Vi Britannia well he did, he literally doesn’t suit as Hulk. Where as Norton is perfect for the role and maybe he would’ve helped get a better script. Where as Ruffalo ain’t going to ask for anything, he’s just going to sit there and do exactly what they ask for, which is shit. Wonder if Ruffalo has read any of Hulks comics, cause he makes the Hulk look like a joke.

[@MikeLive1285]

@@shplashonurmom8199 well we was motion captured, so the facial expressions were his.

[@atiqshahriarshourav2958]

Norton would have wanted more screentime.. He isn't a team player... Plus I can't imagine him ragnarok with thor.

[@ballislife9092]

Well hulk is a big part of the avengers and I honestly feel the current hulk is very forgettable and can be replaced and I wouldn’t care too much.

[@jimmyolsen2725]

@@ballislife9092 That's your opinion, tons of people like Ruffalo's hulk, me included

[@ballislife9092]

JimmyOlsen27 yea ik its my opinion why would you think otherwise lol. I like the current hulk too he’s not bad. I just find him more of a side character

[@ELFanatic]

I refuse to imagine him period. I got better things to do with my time then pretend shitty actors are good actors.

[@andreshernandez1180]

Atiq Shourav can’t picture him playing Professor Hulk either

[@jackbruno953]

I always found banner to be such a interesting and great character sometimes more than the hulk. Norton saw that too and it’s a shame he isn’t in the MCU anymore cause I personally liked his take on the Hulk character

[@urmom1155]

Same. I always thought hulk should've been portrayed that way as well but with marvel and Disney being silly of course they would deny his version of the hulk which is the most comic accurate

[@West-Telecom]

This is fault of him.

[@ricardoortiz4960]

@@urmom1155 If I were Marvel, I would lead a mutiny against Disney like Taserface. 😂

[@surya_0x0]

I prefer Edward Nortons Bruce banner, mark ruffalo is pretty good with his version but Norton's version is very true to the hulks character and had great depth with his relationship with the Hulk.

[@wilvictor]

@Iris E let's just say Norton look more like the hulk and Buffalo look like the Bruce Banner the science guy but either way I love both and Ruffalo handle himself really well

[@misaelsuarez6851]

I agree Edward, Norton was an amazing hulk and Bruce banner, he really brought the character to life

[@Chief_Bill]

Has everyone forgotten about Eric Bana?

[@Chief_Bill]

@@wilvictor Buffalo LMAO

[@ELFanatic]

Damn, didn't know the comics sucked that hard.

[@salabhsg]

From "Incredible Hulk" to "Shrek on steriods".

[@xinquiote9572]

Say that to 2003

[@Athanatoi]

From "Incredible Hulk" back to "Shrek on steroids"

[@jahmelbrewster4568]

Xin Quiote he didn’t look like a troll, that was the movie that truly showed how powerful hulk is and how much stronger he gets when he’s angry.

[@xinquiote9572]

@@jahmelbrewster4568 :)

[@elbertpaulvillacorte6090]

I'll have to agree with this.

[@AggressiveSushi]

I liked norton because his face on hulk and his hair just looked amazing. I loved his version of hulk

[@harisrdn]

norton could beat thanos easily

[@Ghostonaut]

I like Ruffalo as an actor and his version of the Hulk looks awesome as well, but Norton's face on Hulk with modern CGI in the newer films would have probably looked better. He didn't look that great in the 2008 film.

[@AggressiveSushi]

Taimur Norton’s face and hair looked good in hulk But mark is definitely the better banner

[@misaelsuarez6851]

Edward Norton hulk would have kicked Thanos ass in infinity war his hulk would have never given up so fast mark ruffles hulk just one punch, and he gave up

[@harisrdn]

@@AggressiveSushi but in terms of hulk, ruffalo weak af

[@PhriekshoTV]

It's a shame, honestly, because it would have given Banner so much more character.

[@ELFanatic]

Raise your bar of standards.

[@PhriekshoTV]

@@ELFanatic Norton literally wanted Hulk/Banner to have more story behind him in the MCU What in the hell are you on about "raising your standards"? Are you saying more action is raising the standard?

[@JackSpear1000]

@@ELFanatic go and actually read and understand Hulks backstory first. And literally 70-80% of MCU stand alone movies are garbage. They only made like a handful that are good. And a Great actor such as Norton actually wanted Hulk to have a great movie.

[@ELFanatic]

@@PhriekshoTV I mean he sucks at acting. He lands good jobs but he's always the worst part. It's torture.

[@ELFanatic]

@@JackSpear1000 Cool. I guess that makes Norton not a shitty actor? The power of landing a good job.

[@tatewendel3735]

I really like Ruffalo but Nortan as Hulk would’ve been fantastic in the MCU:(

[@Comic945]

My thoughts exactly

[@Crelotus]

Buffalo is a joke in the name of hulk

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for The Incredible Hulk.

[@ricardoortiz4960]

@@Comic945 Fact, Ruffalo is what Louis Leterrier (the director) would’ve wanted.

[@plo617]

Even though I was pissed about Norton getting booted from the MCU, I was okay with Ruffalo. That is, until Thor Ragnorak. In both that film and Infinity War, Ruffalo's performance was really goofy and I started to miss Norton again.

[@zeffiexx]

Well the blame really goes to the script writers and director for that. Thor Ragnarok was too comedic overall, still a good movie but I mean it was supposed to be a gritty movie because, well, it was Ragnarok, end of times for Asgard.

[@irishgob9576]

That's got nothing to do with the actor. If Norton was banner the script for Ragnarok will have still been the same

[@plo617]

@@irishgob9576 So you're telling me that different actors with the same script can't perform it differently? Perhaps with Norton, Banner wouldn't have have come off as goofy. Perhaps he would've played into the lightheartedness of the films better. Ruffalo seems so out of his element in the character lately. He was better suited for the character, when he was being more serious. Norton seems to have a better range and seems to be able to play a full spectrum of characters from light to dark (comfortably), when looking at his work.

[@lovecanis7701]

plo617 Same here.

[@Hans-yo2cq]

That’s another thing. “It was about the script, norton would’ve done the same thing.” - No, not really, especially when he is infamous for wanting most of the creative control on set. I think it also shows that he was able to make a hero like the hulk extremely serious, and did it so efficiently you actually wanted to believe in it, whereas where other movies try to do this it’s nowhere near as impressive as he did it. (Yes, Thor the dark world, I’m looking at you.)

[@airanator1212]

Norton killed it as the Hulk. He made his condition and struggle so naturally “hopeless”, and he perfectly reflected the image in the comics. I LOVE Mark Ruffolo as a person, but I always thought he didn’t take over the role very well. I thought he can’t portray expressions very convincingly. And I also don’t think he’s too convincing of some kind of super genius, who also is some expert at fighting through his struggling years of survival when he was first infected. I seriously wish the first guy was for willing to work with directors instead of being so difficult because his performance was kind of legendary.

[@rdu239]

And after I saw the Hulk in Endgame? it made me angry of what they did to the Hulk they made a mockery of its character

[@夕阳-n1h]

@M_O_ G lmao

[@akshaydeshmukh4347]

My thoughts exactly! Norton would easily have been the one to make great emotional impact in Endgame after RDJ and Evans

[@ELFanatic]

Norton tried to kill hulk. yeah, but all of his acting tries to kill franchises.

[@JackSpear1000]

@@ELFanatic Norton is actually a bloody good actor, what are smoking dude, and his hulk is probably the best hulk in cinematic history.

[@JUSTDIDXD]

Well he would have NOT looked good as professor hulk.

[@kuramakasai]

Nah bro Norton was way better than Ruffalo Ruffalo make hulk a crybaby and if Norton still play hulk hulk will have better feeling and not as a joke we will see world breaker hulk and more rage hulk not crybaby hulk

[@JUSTDIDXD]

Hell no, Norton would have been ugly as hell, they made professor hulk looks more like mark ruffalo who has a very good resemblance to hulk, so imagine if they made 2008 hulk look more like Ed Norton and start talking and stuff, that wouldn’t look good at all.

[@PortableMaster2000]

WhistleG wdym Ruffalo Hulk is the same hulk but more comedic. Norton Hulk was just a gritty hulk that needed action to make his standalone movie better

[@kuramakasai]

Andrew Yhap Lol norton is wayyy charismatic then rufalo

[@JUSTDIDXD]

WhistleG but Norton doesn’t actually look like Hulk to be professor hulk Just imagine 2008 hold talking like a normal human how weird would that be, pretty weird

[@ChantzKacey]

Mark holds it down as Hulk but I think Ed would have taken it to another level, both good actors but Ed Norton would have been epic to have in the MCU long term. Is what it is now tho.

[@BoRerunn]

Crack is Wac... Ed is very feminine

[@julian23561]

Ed Norton just works miles better with grounded characters, something closer to reality, and with the way things are going now with the MCU and Disney, he'd definitely cause quite a stir, he likes being in control of his character, which he excels at, and that would not sit well with Disney.

[@DarkroomMedia007]

I agree wholeheartedly Ed would have shut it down! He is one of my Top 5 favorite actors of all time. who's to say if his difficult nature is resisting some of the hollyweird behind the screen politics and blackballing?? I applaud him for staying out of handcuffs which a lot of these actors don't know how to do as well as keeping his private life out of Harm's Way. I also kind of wonder what if Mark Wahlberg, who's another one of my favorite actors and y'all can go ahead and laugh and throw tomatoes, anyway I think he would also do good as a superhero! What do y'all think? 😁

[@psychobergmuis6281]

A cast needs chemistry to make movies like avengers work. With ed that wouldnt have happend.

[@ricardoortiz4960]

@@psychobergmuis6281 Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for the role of Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk.

[@michaelnelson9211]

Well I wish HE wasn't. 😑 I loved His acting.

[@theninjaboss7201]

Michael Nelson you capitalize his pronouns like he’s God lol, but who knows, God might just be green.

[@michaelnelson9211]

@@theninjaboss7201 no. I only believe in Jesus Christ. 😍

[@PrinceJes]

@@theninjaboss7201 God is not green

[@MaterDolorumOraProNobis]

Michael Nelson so it’s easy for you to buy into magic green monsters?

[@michaelnelson9211]

@@MaterDolorumOraProNobis I am so confused what is happening right now. All I said I just like him as the Hulk what is a freaking big deal I like Tom Holland as Spider-Man. I like the actors who in The MCU. what is the big deal?

[@towkirshuvo97]

Norton is a great actor and I think The Incredible Hulk was fantastic!!!!!! It's one of my MOST favourite films. I don't care what Norton thinks about this movie. And I personally would be more satisfied if Norton was kept in MCU till now because of 2 reasons- 1) Changing actors like this ruins originality. I was VERY DISAPPOINTED to see a different actor for bruce in The Avengers. 2) I love Norton's hulk more. It was soooooo scary and badass looking!!!!!!

[@towkirshuvo97]

And yes. MCU also did 3 wrong things till this time. They are- 1) Firing Edward Norton. 2) Hardly allowing Joss Whedon to give particular scenes in AOU like the Hawkeye family scene. 3) Firing James Gunn

[@towkirshuvo97]

@ThatMetalHead72 Oh yup, I forgot about that. That's also another originality ruin. So another wrong thing done by Marvel. Although both Rhodeys are good and both Bruce Banners are good, but still it's wrong. Changing actor ruined the originality of both characters. So Marvel did a total of 4 wrong things.

[@ricardoortiz4960]

@@towkirshuvo97 Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for the role of Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk.

[@yimtsukiukusseen2932]

Edward norton was the best hulk...now adays hulk is kinda joker

[@Athanatoi]

From "Incredible Hulk" back to "Shrek on steroids"

[@kanuh]

Fits in disney agenda

[@christianriddler5063]

@@kanuh Emasculation.

[@smokinacestm]

Love his hulk version, so scary but awesome

[@srstriker6420]

Tony Morales so do its a shame that there no sequel.

[@krisj827]

He was the perfect Banner and his Hulk looks the most savage.

[@srstriker6420]

krisj827 yeah

[@pillar81]

I’m sorry but the Norton Hulk somehow looked too cartoonish to me. I prefer Ruffalo’s Hulk design as it looks less like shoddily done CG in the two previous Hulk films and it incorporates aspects of Mark’s facial features.

[@Loganbub]

Caterpillow-pants the design and mannerisms are much better on Norton’s Hulk but of course Marks has better CG since technology keeps advancing

[@bushidofreakz]

Norton likes to have control, because he's actually Nova. That's why...

[@ejikeodoh4358]

Haha! 😂

[@meekmeads]

He's gonna get replaced again.

[@Enchantaire]

Yeah when I saw he was Nova, I got both happy and worried at the same time. A sequel it's not guaranteed though..

[@alpine0054]

i thought you were talking about gotg nova.

[@mar1no12]

When Norton first appears in Alita, I was both ecstatic and concerned. First thing that came to my mind was " he better not try to change anything" Norton in my mind is the best hulk to date!

[@---vv5oy]

oh i just realized ..norton was playing himself in birdman

[@soretuber847]

Yesss

[@isakferm7674]

Avi Gabhawala Yes that was intentional

[@301.allday]

*@!+#, I was about to write that...*

[@milkopell]

Even though norton isn’t in the MCU anymore. He’s still Hulk to me.

[@wildboyz359]

Iced Teen they are both in the MCU

[@milkopell]

Bryce C I know but I’m meaning the actor.

[@cesaru3619]

yeah Hul Yeah Hulk IS Norton and Spiderman IS Maguire. The actors that are in change of those are a joke atm.

[@keithgreen69]

@@cesaru3619 Tobey Maguire SUCKED as Spider-Man. He is overrated

[@willm3539]

There is no way it was "purely financial reasons". Look how far ahead and how well planned the whole MCU has been. If they had actors changing shit like Norton does, there is no way there could be such good continuity/synergy across movies.

[@thomasdrewing67]

The Incredible Hulk movie has almost no continuity or synergy with the rest of the MCU.

[@GeneFOX70]

@@thomasdrewing67 No continuity or Synergy, Hulk 2008 takes place after Iron Man RDJ is in the film and it's been referenced throughout the MCU, hell even General Ross returned in Civil War.

[@SFNDMK]

@@thomasdrewing67 the super soldier syrum???

[@SFNDMK]

I don't think it was purely money, but I think it definitely played a part. Remember marvel studios was still under Marvel entertainment. Ike Pearlmutter is know to be a huge cheapskate. He screwed Terrance Howard in his contract and didn't want to pay RDJ for Civil War

[@shivakashyap8695]

Nortan was a perfect hulk version scaryer, thoughest.

[@dalecorps]

Norton's version of hulk was much stronger and wiser and knows how to fight

[@AmaanKhan-fq4io]

Yup

[@johnx9955]

Tala Habern Norton’s Hulk shows intelligence in him, he doesn’t fight like a maniac

[@daxter7579]

Tala Habern Yup

[@elhermano2525]

@Tala Habern yup

[@siddharth2796]

@@AmaanKhan-fq4io yup

[@yourlocalryan]

He’s hard to work with because he has an incredible vision for a lot of the characters he plays.

[@GrubKiller436]

Exactly.

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for The Incredible Hulk.

[@rambofan334]

There's a difference between having a vision for the character you play and being demanding.

[@thejon93rd]

I still long to see the version of The Incredible Hulk that Edward Norton was referring to. Just watch the deleted scene between Bruce and Leonard, it's fantastically well-acted and would have worked so well in smoothing out the overall tone of the film. I still genuinely love the film (as it is) because of its fast pace, brilliantly-executed action sequences and a surprisingly great score from Craig Armstrong (especially during the final moments of the climatic battle). The Incredible Hulk is, in my eyes, the most underrated film in the MCU by a wide-margin, I still thoroughly enjoy watching it to this day (which is why I'd love to see the extended version that Norton has always referred to).

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

Yes, exactly!

[@philamguambomb]

I agree this movie was definitely underrated. It's the only MCU movie I've watched like 10x. Great movie imho. But Norton seems to be like a difficult person to work with. No one wants to work with anyone like that. He should of been quiet and did his part because he would of made Avengers better... But oh well he screwed up and now life and Avengers had to go on without him.... "He Fucked Up!"

[@theajtruth]

Norton had a point, I wouldn't of mind a trilogy of Norton hulk movies that weren't cannon to mcu

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

Yup, same

[@etheangel2220]

Movies that are not cannon to the main body of films? What is this, DC?

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Sad Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for the role of Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk.

[@surya_0x0]

Looks like fight club changed his perception of the world lol. The way he takes control over the sets shows exactly how his character in fight club would act.

[@TahirHanif]

You broke the first rule

[@Mrcool8574]

Tahir H. 😂😂😂😂

[@davidw.2791]

Suryadas C M Great joke. :)

[@craigyjustine]

@@TahirHanif And the second rule, too

[@ckngmad1357]

its real tho, in specific circumtances

[@NkSwiss]

Norton’s Hulk was so badass. That Hulk stopped fire by clapping his hands.That Hulk sounded scary and looked scary. That Hulk had depth. Norton’s Character was scared of the Hulk while Mark’s one is only scared of the damage he will do to others huge difference.

[@Seanmyers2000]

I believe that if he had stayed the mcu would be better, I wish that the movies had more dark elements (when it’s appropriate for the character and the story being told)

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

I feel the exact same way

[@Bampiss]

Nope, mcu is already better. Ruffalo's version wasn't bad at all

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

@@Bampiss it wasn't great either. It was just alright.

[@lil18thletterking77]

Yea the needed more movies like WS or even IM1...i cant stand the jokey jokey stuff anymore

[@YEET-yh6qc]

Bro Hollywood wants to advertise to children with these movies its what they do, reason why i stop taking those movies as if they matter/cannon. Stick to animated films or comic book series.

[@ananthu212]

imagine what would have happened if Norton's Hulk was still in the MCU.

[@kirafortherescue7756]

I really loved Norton as Hulk. He gave meaning to Hulk story and the whole movie; His looks totally fit the character and really no one else would ever play the Hulk role as he did.

[@theclanexposer]

Guy loses out on a billion dollar contract Looper: We're not really sure why he's still mad

[@datguySC2]

billion? The movie made 2 billion, you think he's getting half of the revenue from a contract? lol

[@Its87__M]

You get an actor that grew up reading and loving the comic and he wants better for that. You keep him. Best HULK yet

[@maciej5866]

I like Nortons Hulk the best. It's deeper, more comlicated and well played.

[@DeVon675]

I loved Norton's iteration of the character. When he transformed you could tell why he was so constrained as he was very aggressive and a danger for anyone.

[@pwner332]

Ruffalo’s hulk as well, look at Age of Ultron when Tony has to fight Hulk to stop him from killing a city full of people or the airship scene in the first avengers movie. Tell me how that isn’t aggressive or scary to you.

[@renanfranco4594]

@@pwner332 His mind was being controlled in both scenes , loki staff and Wanda powers , ruffalo even turns into hulk Just because he wants to , and he seems to know who are his allies and enemies , why is ruffalo is so scared about turning into hulk if hulk is a good guy ?

[@mikej8542]

danny phenton his hulk was trash ed norton all day

[@pwner332]

mike j unpopular opinion lol

[@pwner332]

Renan Franco still scary and aggressive

[@SeFu2006]

Ruffalo’s got that hulk face, I think Ed Norton would’ve been interesting in the Avengers though. He has ambition.

[@theboyisso6960]

No Norton's hulk face and the straight flowing hair is the ICONIC HULK FACE

[@ricardoortiz4960]

@@theboyisso6960 Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for The Incredible Hulk.

[@deltaactual3368]

Idk, I think he played the hulk way better. I also liked his transformation in the 2008 movie more.

[@fen4613]

Did you watch the video? It’s not about his acting, it was his unprofessional behavior

[@deltaactual3368]

@@fen4613 When did I ever say the video was about his acting? I simply said that I liked him better as Hulk?

[@fen4613]

Delta Actual the point is, it doesn’t matter who is better as the Hulk and if you like it. He is an asshole and not being able to do his job properly.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

@@fen4613 damn dude chill. It's just his opinion

[@ramtrucks721]

Norton's hulk was garbage

[@The_Nerd_King]

Ya can't blame the guy for being angry! This is the damn MCU were talking about! *HULK PISSED!!* 👊

[@alexdebolt4823]

But back then the MCU wasn't what it is now. He's probably salty 10x now

[@axkaan]

Norton gave a real spirit to the character others just follow the orders. without good actors there won't be good movies. no matter how much studio controls or cgi u can't give the life light to characters you can only simulate them.

[@janhalouzka8582]

Similar to Captain Marvel actor...

[@tacotacotington3638]

King56Fisher95 by far. Rdj's only good acting was in Tropic Thunder. Without his dad being a movie star rdj would still be a drunk bum

[@maxstrong5362]

Taco Tacotington maybe but there is no denying that his casting as Tony Stark is perfect and he’s made a really iconic on screen preformance

[@samsaraslight8377]

@@maxstrong5362 he's good as Tony stark, but he's been doing that for 10 years now. Norton is really just on another level compared to the rest of the cast. He has taken on more challenging roles than the rest also.

[@ED-le1pr]

I dont think he would have worked well with so many other actors covering the fore-front of the MCU movies.

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for the role of Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk.

[@bharath8607]

Norton is best , u see banner character from 2008 movie and avengers movie lots of diff . they wanted Norton to act like a stupid , side comedian character ,Norton would have refused and got fired

[@mikeehrmantraut1899]

Dr. Badass really they did what are they thinking that decision is awful

[@bharath8607]

@nutflixx comedies should be part of the movie . I'm marvel fan . do you really think infinity war needed those stupid comedies by tony , star lord , ruffalo , parker etc not needed at all . may be once in a while is fine man

[@jasonthepowerranger7457]

@nutflixx DC could've worked if circumstances didn't keep getting in the way of production. And Marvel is going the "income" smart way. Their formula worked, so they've made 99% of their movies based on the same cookie cutter.

[@jasonthepowerranger7457]

@nutflixx heck, look at the dark Knight trilogy and watchmen. Both very dark and serious, yet extremely successful

[@ReaperPLUR]

Jason the Power Ranger well Batman is a dark character and the watchmen is set in the "real world"

[@huddahhuddah3315]

DAMN, I would love to see Norton’s version.

[@alexofficial4159]

To me he was the best looking hulk

[@Xxmo1221xX]

No

[@alexofficial4159]

@@Xxmo1221xX well thats your opinion mate

[@goonly9216]

Facts he looked more bigger more angrier and more fierce and had a lot more detail

[@ytuser_3122]

@@goonly9216 While I loved how Ruffalo’s had shared great resemblance to Banner, Norton’s Hulk was awesome AF

[@ricardoortiz4960]

@@Xxmo1221xX Tbf, the CGI back then when the movie came out wasn’t as groundbreaking as it is today.

[@hardcorepanda3576]

I'm actually happy he didn't stick around. Norton is a fantastic actor. One of the best, if you ask me, and it would've been phisically hurtful to see such an incredibly talented actor playing such goofy and dumb scenes such as the ones in Ragnarok and Infinity War. Don't get me wrong. Ruffalo is also a great actor as well, but it is easier to picture him doing goofy shit than Norton. Really dodged a bullet there.

[@raghavmalhotra710]

Yup, he also dodged millions of dollars along with that bullet there.

[@coronacreator2856]

Panda Jarcor There are no “dumb” scenes in Infinity War or Ragnarok you dipshit.

[@GauravYadav-bf7qj]

@@coronacreator2856 there are you idiot.

[@γιουργια]

@@raghavmalhotra710 yes, because he isn't already a multimillionaire 🙄

[@γιουργια]

@@coronacreator2856 there are, quite a lot

[@crisbeltranofficial]

The Last Incredible Hulk now Hulk look like Shrek🤦🏼‍♂️

[@PittsburghSonido]

Weekend Warrior if you think the current hulk looks worse than the first then you’re insane

[@PittsburghSonido]

Just A Gamer thats just a tragedy. I can understand if you like the Norton Hulk to Ruffalo’s, perhaps it is based on seeing Nortons so acutely and Ruffalos extensively, but if you think this Hulk (2007) is better than Avengers, Ultron, and Ragnarok, then you’re high on crack. This CGI is atrocious. The scene where the Hulk and Ross are fighting in the college park is one of the dumbest and worst looking fights in the MCU.

[@azure3655]

@Colby S I don't like how Ruffalos Hulk acts childish, thats not how he was in the comics. Nortons version is more accurate.

[@kylereese1042]

How.

[@renz7238]

@Owen Wilson maybe that's why they changed the look and made.hulk less scarier to fit in with the avengers.

[@soulmaiden]

It really is a shame, Norton was really good and believable as the hulk... he brought more to the human side than Ruffalo will ever be able to. As far as ranking, I grew up watching Ferrigno, so he will always take the number one spot for me... Norton, Bana and Ruffalo.

[@garpnewgate]

Ruffalo us just as great an actor as this clown is

[@joleenshadows]

Huh? Ruffalo shows vulnerability to the character so much more than Norton did. He has portrayed Banner perfectly. Not saying Norton didn't do a good job, but his version was a bit high strung.

[@maxman4194]

@@joleenshadows true ruffalo follows the bill bixby model from the tv show, norton over acts

[@JayJello]

Hahaha nice joke at putting Mark Ruffalo at the bottom. You're so good at jokes you should be a comedian

[@monsterman121]

Edward Norton is an awesome actor but dam he sound like a stubborn person. I want this I want that.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@clairement3734]

You don't know what an actor's life looks like , your career and future are settled once a year. Look at Matthew McConaughey or Jake Gyllenhaal, both good actors widely praised, but before their big role (Dallas Buyers club / Prisoners) they struggled for several years just being known as pretty faces. If you signed for a role and turns out to have a shty director, you either accept to fail for that year, or move your ass to make the movie better. They might sound lame and stubborn from afar, but everyone would be in that situation.

[@skylerspence7878]

I think if u watch birdman thats closest glimpse of norton on set youll c

[@SuperSkandale]

Sounds like a person with an opinion which has a tendency to get disliked by some people, including you. You can either be a shell that everybody likes or you can have a spine that's liked by your self and other's.

[@drewreynolds1649]

The face says it all

[@crozraven]

Poor Eric Bana being forgotton as Hulk while also being in the most well rounded Hulk & comic book-like movie imo.

[@daxter7579]

Have to disagree big time.

[@ryanrigby3889]

If.. IF it was a “money issue” for Norton, they would of dropped Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man AGESSS ago! You see what he makes in every film or even a few minutes of fame in a Marvel movie?! Around $30 million each time. We will never know the genuine reason but the truth leans towards the MCU/Kevin Feige than Edward Norton. *My bad if i misspelled anyone’s name.

[@justphil84]

Ryan Oceana we do know - the studio wants to call the shots, not some actor hired for a role in a bigger universe who thinks he’s a knowitall. Marvel was right. We’re going on a decade and billions of dollars from the MCU now. If everyone got a say it would be a case of too many cooks in the kitchen and it wouldn’t have worked.

[@winterc.2476]

Would HAVE*

[@krashd]

Wouldn't have* An army needs a leader, and in a movie that leader is the director. In a Graham Norton movie, as much as I love him, HE thinks he is the leader. Countless studios have turned him down over the years because he meddles behind the scenes, he's the male equivalent of a diva.

[@carmenatrejo2792]

They probably just wanted more money for Robert so Norton was dismissed. I actually thought he did better. I don’t respect the hulk they have now. Such a clown. Rewatch the movies and lots of it is fill in. Captain America is probably the best scripted movies. The rest don’t embody what they should be.

[@howardjones1388]

Irom Man also makes a lot more money than Hulk does.

[@papabillydeth4723]

Captain America’s uniform in the original Avengers film has not aged well. It probably looked super cheesy when it came out too

[@davedarius7346]

Papa Billydeth That was the point actually. It was the same one from his 1945 war period. Even Cap thought it was old fashioned which was then retorted by Coulson to be actually a good change of pace from the modern fashion in the avengers

[@Izzy8u]

That uniform is one of the bane’s of the MCU lol. It’s the helmet too that makes it a bit more silly.

[@papabillydeth4723]

Dave Darius it’s not the same as the original, the original had a leather cap and was cool, he wore it again in winter soldier

[@domobrah2671]

"I thought we'd make at least one marvel movie that's as good as the worst christopher nolan movie" DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMNNNNNN 😂😂😂😂 norton is a beast

[@carmentovar8752]

Savage ❤ Norton was better

[@domobrah2671]

@@carmentovar8752 valid point

[@gianluigiribezzo9138]

After all these years it's not called being a beast, it's called jealousy

[@Tabootrinket]

That was the problem. MCU never intended to be like The Dark Knight trilogy. It wouldn't have worked

[@domobrah2671]

@@Tabootrinket very true. characters in the nolan universe dont have superpowers. Theyre just regular folks who do unordinary things. in MCU people have actual superpowers

[@dwightk.schruteiii8454]

Whats unfortunate is that both Norton and MCU are not considering the integrity of consistency. Nortons original hulk films were the origin of the MCU. Does anyone remember the post credit scene with RDJ and the general? X amount of years later its another character for banner. If you watch all the movies chronologically it just look s awkward now. Kind of like having a really masterful painting and you have one line completely off. The whole painting becomes off

[@reti5828]

It would have been interesting if he stayed up until now

[@Baka_Hannibal]

Norton's Hulk would have put up a waaaaay better fight than Ruffalo's Hulk against Thanos. Point. Blank. Period. His version of Hulk was adaptable, aggressive, slowed himself when realizing he was on the losing end and not here for the bullshit.

[@thisisthepart311]

But he wouldn't of. That wasn't the plan, that's not what the MCU wanted

[@rdanielr93]

You do realize that’s the screenwriters job and also what Kevin Feige wanted?

[@s1n-n3d]

I like Norton's hulk. He would crush Thanos easily.

[@Kishor-Pachare-]

lavda mera

[@mrp4235]

Having a scene that show banner trying to take his life would’ve been great if done right.....that would’ve been nice.

[@urgfswallows]

Mr P I know I would’ve liked to have seen it rather than it just being said in dialogue by Ruffalo ! To actually see that scene would’ve been amazing!

[@datagrab]

*3:01** it's "Red Dragon", not "Red Dawn". smh.*

[@CwMGameplays]

The subtitles got it right at least

[@m.sordam2430]

I wad looking for this comment

[@jonathankennedy6769]

You might know Ed Norton as Patrick Swayze. Ed Norton also starred in Ghost and Dirty Dancing.

[@savagedragon79]

@@jonathankennedy6769 so the real reason is because he's dead.

[@aryTurns]

Oddly enough they mentioned like 45 seconds before that he was in Red Dragon....i was more just listening to this and was really confused when they said “Red Dawn”

[@kirank4231]

Norton : Powerful, strongest, emotional, angry hulk Ruffalo : weakest and funny hulk.

[@87bebadbrad]

Ruffalo's Hulk was literally the champion of an entire warrior planet in space.

[@driesbuytaert3788]

@@87bebadbrad thats a weak planet then

[@87bebadbrad]

@@driesbuytaert3788 He leaves that planet in his strongest form ever portrayed in the MCU, World Break Hulk. Do you people even read the comics?

[@driesbuytaert3788]

@@87bebadbrad You bring the comics in this, but you're still talking about Ruffalos hulk???

[@87bebadbrad]

@@driesbuytaert3788 Ruffalo's Hulk is the only one to visit the Sakar and revisit the World War Hulk story line. We can agree to disagree. I just think that Mark Ruffalo plays a better Bruce Banner. You can't exactly have Hulk be OP and then still lose to Thanos. I think that even if it were Edward Norton or even Eric Bana, the Hulk would still have the same problems due to the current story arc.

[@JCheamus]

Interesting video, but did you mean Red Dragon at 3:02, not Red Dawn?

[@yannis41]

My thoughts exactly. Just had to check if anyone else pointed it out before i do it

[@MajorOutage]

I caught that too!

[@benitodee3274]

Yes they did mean to say Red Draon. It's extra funny because they'd said Red Dragon earlier in the clip, then flubbed it and mixed it up with Red Dawn.

[@SuccessforLifester]

Yeah I recall I don't remember seeing him in Red Dawn

[@serpinfingers2819]

wasnt that Charlie Sheen? oh he means 'Dragon' lol

[@jesusmedrano32]

Norton portrayed the best Hulk. I like Ruffalo, but Norton was by far better. It sucks they couldn't work out their differences.

[@misaelsuarez6851]

I agree Edward Norton gave us the best hulk we have ever seen

[@cesaru3619]

Differences = Twice RDJ salary.

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Sad Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for the role of Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk.

[@eyesonfire4301]

Real shame too,I really enjoy his work most of the time.Really solid actor,I sorry he is hard to work with.

[@Moana1622]

Norton: its smash time MCU: Why so serious! Your fired!

[@oscarchacon2878]

The Incredible Hulk is always going to be one of my favorite hero movies and when he didn't return. I was disappointed as hell. If Marvel wanted to make the MCU more dark and serious. I would have preferred Norton but Ruffalo's a good goofy substitute and he's made the most of what he was to work with

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for The Incredible Hulk.

[@cindymananzalamartinez6679]

I was disappointed when I saw Ruffalo on the first avenger. Coz I really love edward nortons version

[@TheLastNeiderHeir]

Had the same thought, but as avengers getting more movies, ruffalo kinda grow with me but still prefer norton though :(

[@a.knight4962]

True Edward Norton look as the HULK was Incredible, Ruffalo hulk look kinda boring and lost the anger issues.

[@markanthonycanales2575]

Me too

[@EtherealUKMusic]

Despite what I ‘may’ think of Norton after watching this ....I do have a soft spot for him btw....I still think his version of the Hulk was the best 😎

[@samsaraslight8377]

He's a huge egotistical self absorbed jackass. He's also a VERY good actor and probably one of the best among the current MCU cast. They just didn't know how to handle him 🤷‍♂️

[@Citlali24585]

Norton is great Banner and even better Hulk. I still like Ruffalo and I loved him in Ultron and Ragnarok.

[@yunggoon8763]

All I’m saying is I HATE ruffalos face on the hulk. Makes him goofy not intimidating

[@AlexSosa007]

mark look like an old hunchback... eds hulk was much better

[@lyndonyoung6756]

I do agree with Norton that marvel movies are nothing compared to the Christopher Nolan dc films. He made superhero movies have a dark sense of reality with just downright incredible villains.

[@kennyoconnor6564]

He and Liv Tyler had zero chemistry.

[@MemorableVirus]

I blame liv for that though, she was okay in LOTR, but she hasn't impressed me any where else

[@killershootin6934]

Lol for sure I agree. Shes too got for him. Shes all lips n looks lol

[@anthonysantos3366]

That's kind of the point. If you rewatch the movie, they DO love each other but cant due to her father and Banner's condition. As much as they want to, they have to resist being in love. Kinda hard to have chemistry when you know you cant.

[@urgfswallows]

Anthony Santos you know what I call that kind of logic...I call it Swiss cheese, cuz it’s full of nothing but holes! If 2 characters are supposed to be in love, then they damn well better have some amount of chemistry! Yes, their relationship is constantly threatened by her fathers desperate need to capture Banner/Hulk. That doesn’t mean they have to hide or suppress their love for each other! Your last 2 sentences are way off the mark!

[@anthonysantos3366]

@@urgfswallows Thanks I love Swiss Cheese!

[@nabilshahrier6937]

Norton was the best Hulk.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

Completely agree

[@nabilshahrier6937]

@@DavidMartinez-ce3lp saw far from home trailer today. how could marvel actually release the trailer before releasing the end game movie! Norton was r8. they are not even trying to make a movie that is close to a worse christopher nolan movie.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

@@nabilshahrier6937 yeah, true

[@nabilshahrier6937]

@@DavidMartinez-ce3lp too much marvel movies

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

@@nabilshahrier6937 yeah, there's like 3 a year now. But I'm not really excited about Captain marvel, so I think I might skip it

[@keosunz]

With respect to others and their choice of Hulk, it's trivial comparing Ruffalo to Norton or any other Hulk for that matter. They were all different based on their method of acting as well as what the production companies wanted from them during their respective tenures.

[@keosunz]

@John O'Neill lol, no point has been missed, you're being a bit meticulous...thanks Captain Obvious.

[@keosunz]

Just want to let you know that I dont mind entertaining you. Firstly, please do not try to correct me as I am more than capable of speaking figuratively. Obviously statements as such "fly" over your head. Please buy a dictionary they're not as expensive as you might think. FYI: Put more effort into your wit.

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for The Incredible Hulk.

[@____-gy5mq]

They fired him because he talked about the fight club and broke the first two rules.

[@gerardmurphy8278]

aaf9w02294 😂😂👍🏼

[@privatebandana]

Tl;dr Norton is the kind of actor that really needs to get into his character and needs deep "lore" with good scripts to both enjoy acting and be successful. Marvel however needs the quick backstory with barely any lore, comedy sketches, etc etc. In order to appeal to a larger audience.. a.k.a needed to simplify the characters/movie to get more money.

[@joelmiller2601]

Hey Ho barely any lore??? 🤨

[@Rick-bc2ds]

@@joelmiller2601 that's basically what the video said. Norton wanted more story to his character; Marvel wanted less but more action.

[@mew10521]

Yeah that's the problem with movies today; lack of story or no story and just action

[@rasheedqe]

damn norton was salty af.

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

As a huge Hulk fan, I loved The Incredible Hulk movie and long for a much deserved sequel. I loved Norton’s take on Bruce Banner and think he nailed the Bruce vs Hulk aspect and displaying a aftermath of transforming into the big green monster. I also think he created an air of danger when he was getting angry and made for an intense moment leading up to the transformation. Now I love Mark Ruffalo and his Hulk as well but Norton’s was more “intimidating and respectful”. Going forward they need to give Hulk a sequel to the 2008 film and really develop Mark’s Banner like Norton did with his and also re establish who tf Hulk is, the STRONGEST avenger!!!!! He is a force not a big dumb toddler

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for The Incredible Hulk.

[@calebbarcelos]

I don't care if people say Edward Norton is difficult to work with, one he is my number 1 favorite actor of all time and two, I wanna work with him someday in a movie or play or whatever

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for The Incredible Hulk.

[@raghuveer4552]

I would've liked Norton's cut of Hulk better. He's the best banner/hulk marvel had so far and they blew it.

[@charlirandom2494]

Well doesn't Hulk have anger issues? Shouldn't the actor who plays him too I really enjoyed his version but I also like Ruffalo

[@brandonhayes604]

Yeah, maybe he was just in character the whole time.

[@Raooka]

you woudln't like me when I'm hungry *stomps over to buffet table*

[@kentonmorrison9292]

I wonder what would happen if Marvel let Norton edit his own version of the movie. Maybe a direct to video release or something for the new streaming service. I would watch it.

[@coladict]

New streaming service? Don't tell me Marvel is going for that, too? There's already too many fucking streaming sites splitting-up the shows! I'm not paying for anything more than Netflix and HBO. Also I'm not even watching that HBO, so maybe I should cancel it.

[@Kiwibirdman1701]

@@coladict Disney owns Marvel and will be on their streaming site

[@cookingsauce8274]

@@coladict Disney is making their own streaming service and ding ding they own marvel studios.

[@fielalmanga]

@@coladict your loss, all Marvel movies will be on the streaming service.

[@coladict]

@@fielalmanga You say that as if I can't just torrent it. I'm not in America and my traffic isn't all monitored.

[@d2a1n]

it makes the continuation less realistic when changing actors

[@selfiekroos1777]

Would have been good. But Ruffalo is not bad.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

Ruffalo is just meh

[@rikpien2925]

Ruffalo only appears to be a genius when they talk about building stuff He does not fit the guy who can dissappear in the crowd or travel as another person Him going full on autistic in the first Avengers helicarrier could only have been in character with Norton's Banner

[@HUSTLER1346]

Ruffalo is trash

[@kajunlattimore9922]

I like nortons hulks because he's so ripped and muscluar and looks ruffalos hulk was good but looked like a out of shape bodybuilder

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

😂 that is kind of true. Ruffalo's Hulk is also a lot harrier

[@Datruthshines]

I noticed Ruffalo's Hulk has a small gut.

[@ramtrucks721]

Hulk in comics never looked ripped and rubbery... STFU

[@DavidMartinez-jo7pl]

Norton Hulk was so much more dark and intimidating! Hands down the scariest hulk! It would have been so awesome to see that hulk in the Avengers movies! Thanos would have gotten his ass kicked if Norton's hulk was in the movie!

[@sly9263]

I really like Edward Norton and think he's a great actor but I had no idea he was so difficult to work with- that's a shame. I guess that's why you don't see him in much anymore.

[@ricardoortiz4960]

Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for the role of Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk.

[@Timasion]

Something doesn't sound right here. They let Edward Norton go because of his creative differences? How does that jive with Marvel Studio's treatment of RDJ. RDJ routinely re-writes his lines. He even adlibs them during the shooting. He essentially got Ike Perlmutter fired over his role in Captain America: Civil War. He previewed the Avenger scripts. Something else is going on.

[@karoma7898]

That's because Tony Stark is RDJ, not the other way round, the original Ironman comic is not as "cool" as the MCU one... The exact opposite of the hulks situation... I'm not bashing Norton, I do prefer him and his version of hulk to the babyface hulk with the jokester banner

[@Timasion]

@@karoma7898 I concur with much of your assessment except that the comic Tony Stark isn't as "cool" as the MCU one. To the contrary, that was part of the comic Tony Stark's shtick. As the song says, "Tony Stark makes you feel , He's a cool exec with a heart o' steel" (yes, that is an actual song). I guess you can say he became "uncool" in the post Civil War (the comic) era. I'm not sure about the direction, but they seem to focus on him being more authoritarian and less heroic. But, from conception through the 1990s, he was always cool.

[@yanua02]

Ike Perlmtter fired because he wants to cut the budget of civil war. Feige is having none of it and goes directly to Disney Studio top dog and they sided with Feige. Who wouldn't? Feige has a Midas touch.

[@TellItAnimated]

He was a good Banner, but I think Ruffalo brings a more sensitive sensibility to the character.

[@almoeezali6326]

Yeah Mark is the like a smart proffessor and not that angry hulk whereas Norton is like young guy with lot of issues and that all the strengthen his hulk

[@ricardoortiz4960]

@@almoeezali6326 Fun Fact: Mark Ruffalo was originally Louis Leterrier (the director’s) first choice for The Incredible Hulk.

[@almoeezali6326]

@@ricardoortiz4960 oh good to know

[@suzannac.6057]

Personally, I thought Edward Norton was the best Hulk, I _loved_ his version. _But_ I don't think he would have made a good _Avenger._ Norton gave Banner that serious solitude that Bill Bixby did in the series, he was not meant to be a "team player". Mark Ruffalo's Hulk is lighter, comical, & he fits in with the Avengers.

[@MambaBreezy24]

Comical is the keyword. I can see why Ed's version wouldn't have worked with the Avengers and why critics today are now critical of ANYTHING DC releases. Because they have been used to the partly comedic presentation of the MCU.

[@ragnarlodbrok1233]

His hulk was a boss! And he's the best actor MCU ever had!

[@frostiven]

AMAZINGLY AQUIB You forgot about RDJ?

[@ragnarlodbrok1233]

Frostiven what about him? I love rdj but Norton's a better actor.

[@frostiven]

AMAZINGLY AQUIB I doubt there will ever be an actor that can portray a character like RDJ did. In general, Norton could be the better actor but would never be able to portray Hulk like RDJ did with Iron Man.

[@ragnarlodbrok1233]

Frostiven agree 100% and the funny thing is rdj likes Norton a lot...the whole issue was solely between Norton and the studio, not even with fiege