It seems as though 2003 Hulk was a misadventure for more than one person associated with the film. For the universe, there was a standalone Hulk film not in relation to the MCU that exists today which starred Eric Bana in the titular character and was directed by Oscar-winning Ang Lee.
The film failed to impress the audience on the ticket window and became a forgettable affair for the studio that later went onto creating a web of over 21 films all mashing up one storyline in the same dimension.
With a 5.6 IMDB rating and 62% on Rotten Tomatoes even the most ardent fans did not connect with the film and such is the case with the lead star.
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