Everyone's favorite rampaging green goliath has a nasty a habit of finding a way to get himself in more movies than I can count, be it animated or live-action. Seriously, when you really think about it, he's everywhere! The filmmakers of these animated Marvel films seem to have a soft spot for Hulk, which is probably one of the reasons why they decided to make this unique treat, a pair of short animated films pitting ol' Jade Jaws against two of the most iconic superheroes of all time, the mighty Thor and the uncanny Wolverine. Rather than just making it just a simple brawl between Hulk and some interchangeable hero, some genuine effort was put into the stories and themes to make both films stand apart from one another and they managed to succeed in that.
In "Hulk vs Thor", Loki the mischief god manages to separate Bruce Banner from his monstrous alter ego and control the Hulk in order to take on the thunder god Thor while Asgard is at its weakest. As they do battle, neither of them could imagine the grave consequences as the monster breaks free and plunges Asgard into utter chaos, forcing Thor to find a way to reunite Bruce and the Hulk back together. In "Hulk vs Wolverine", the titular mutant is sent in to stop the Hulk in the Canadian wilderness after a small town was destroyed. The vicious, regenerating berserkers exchange blow after deadly blow only to find themselves in the clutches of the notorious Weapon X Program. Now Wolverine and Hulk must choose the best course of action to escape or else they'll become mindless weapons of mass destruction.
Every aspect of these two flicks feels different. As the title promises, there's lots of incredible actions scenes with "Hulk vs Thor" giving the action a grand scale with many famous residents of the Nine Realms desperately fighting this unstoppable rage incarnate while "Hulk vs Wolverine" delivers action that is intense, savage, and downright bloody (seriously, quite a few gallons are spilled) as combatants literally try to tear each other apart. The tones/places are also noticeably distinct, with Asgard being huge, having complex structures and this warm, divine feel while the wilderness and Weapon X's base are cold, barren, and unforgiving. The tones/places perfectly reflect the unfaltering nobility of Thor and the tortured solitude of Wolverine, which is interestingly paralleled to Bruce and Hulk. The side characters and villains are wonderfully realized from the fun dynamic of the Warriors Three to the sinister nature of Loki/Weapon X Professor. One guy that stands out the most is Deadpool, who is absolutely hilarious and nailed perfectly.
The voice acting is pitch perfect with actors such as Steve Blum, Nolan North, and Fred Tatasciore pretty much becoming their characters. The music is also good from the choir of Thor's theme to the edgy music that plays in the Weapon X facility. The art style and animation are fluid and beautiful to look at and the sound effects are impressive, every bone-crunching bit of it. My issues with both films are minor, largely consisting of Hulk's lack of dialogue in the Thor movie (his constant roaring can grow tiring) and that Wolverine's relationship/dynamic with Bruce/Hulk may not have been explored enough.
"Hulk vs Thor/Wolverine" is a must see for comic book fans and casual moviegoers may also find some enjoyment out of this epic superhero slug-fest.
In "Hulk vs Thor", Loki the mischief god manages to separate Bruce Banner from his monstrous alter ego and control the Hulk in order to take on the thunder god Thor while Asgard is at its weakest. As they do battle, neither of them could imagine the grave consequences as the monster breaks free and plunges Asgard into utter chaos, forcing Thor to find a way to reunite Bruce and the Hulk back together. In "Hulk vs Wolverine", the titular mutant is sent in to stop the Hulk in the Canadian wilderness after a small town was destroyed. The vicious, regenerating berserkers exchange blow after deadly blow only to find themselves in the clutches of the notorious Weapon X Program. Now Wolverine and Hulk must choose the best course of action to escape or else they'll become mindless weapons of mass destruction.
Every aspect of these two flicks feels different. As the title promises, there's lots of incredible actions scenes with "Hulk vs Thor" giving the action a grand scale with many famous residents of the Nine Realms desperately fighting this unstoppable rage incarnate while "Hulk vs Wolverine" delivers action that is intense, savage, and downright bloody (seriously, quite a few gallons are spilled) as combatants literally try to tear each other apart. The tones/places are also noticeably distinct, with Asgard being huge, having complex structures and this warm, divine feel while the wilderness and Weapon X's base are cold, barren, and unforgiving. The tones/places perfectly reflect the unfaltering nobility of Thor and the tortured solitude of Wolverine, which is interestingly paralleled to Bruce and Hulk. The side characters and villains are wonderfully realized from the fun dynamic of the Warriors Three to the sinister nature of Loki/Weapon X Professor. One guy that stands out the most is Deadpool, who is absolutely hilarious and nailed perfectly.
The voice acting is pitch perfect with actors such as Steve Blum, Nolan North, and Fred Tatasciore pretty much becoming their characters. The music is also good from the choir of Thor's theme to the edgy music that plays in the Weapon X facility. The art style and animation are fluid and beautiful to look at and the sound effects are impressive, every bone-crunching bit of it. My issues with both films are minor, largely consisting of Hulk's lack of dialogue in the Thor movie (his constant roaring can grow tiring) and that Wolverine's relationship/dynamic with Bruce/Hulk may not have been explored enough.
"Hulk vs Thor/Wolverine" is a must see for comic book fans and casual moviegoers may also find some enjoyment out of this epic superhero slug-fest.