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Planet Hulk
2010 81 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.8
Science Fiction, Animation, Action
Director: Sam Liu
🎭 Based on
«Hulk»
Trailers
Description
When the Hulk's presence on Earth becomes too great a risk, the Illuminati trick him to board a shuttle destined for a planet where he will be able to live in peace, and launch it into space. The Hulk's struggle to escape causes the shuttle to malfunction and crash land on the planet Sakaar, however, where he is sold into slavery and trained as a gladiator.
Worldwide:
$7M
Starring
Rick D. Wasserman
Actor
Lisa Ann Beley
Actor
Mark Hildreth
Actor
Liam O'Brien
Actor
Key opinion
Planet Hulk (2010) is viewed as a serviceable but underwhelming adaptation that fails to capture the gravitas of its source material. While some appreciate it as a standalone space-fantasy action piece, many fans of the comics find it rushed, emotionally hollow, and stylistically simplified.
| Adaptation | The film functions as a passable standalone space-fantasy, though it lacks the depth of the original comic arc. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative feels significantly condensed, stripping away the complex character development and scope found in the 14-issue comic run. | |
| Production | The animation quality is polarizing; some praise the crispness of the combat, while others criticize the inconsistent character proportions and lack of visceral impact. | |
| Emotion | The film fails to create a meaningful emotional bond between the audience and the supporting cast, leading to a sense of detachment. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some find it an acceptable 'Spartacus-style' trim, while others argue the film feels rushed and superficial. |