Is The Amazing Bulk Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2012)

📖 The Core Premise

The Amazing Bulk returns to the screen in 2012, bringing a fresh narrative to the Action, Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Animation genre. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Henry Howard, an ambitious young scientist struggles to develop a super human serum designed to improve muscle mass and prolong life expectancy. His boss, the grumpy General Darwin, will not allow Hank to marry his daughter, Hannah, until the experiment is a success. Against Darwin's wishes Hank proposes to Hannah anyway, but his life is shattered by a mugger who steals his engagement ring. Dejected, Hank injects himself with the experimental serum and is transformed into the Amazing Bulk. The Bulk goes on a rampage through the city destroying everything in his path. Hank is caught by a relentless detective, imprisoned by Darwin and forced to battle the sadistic Dr. Kantlove, who threatens to blow up the moon with his arsenal of weapons."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In The Amazing Bulk, even the presence of Jordan Lawson struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Action. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is The Amazing Bulk worth your time? If you appreciate Action, Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Animation films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, The Amazing Bulk misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 76 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.