The Best Hulk Yet? A Deep Dive into Mark Ruffalo’s Green Giant

 


In this video, we take a closer look at Mark Ruffalo’s portrayal of Bruce Banner and The Hulk, exploring how he brought nuance, vulnerability, and humor to one of Marvel’s most complicated heroes.

We start by comparing Ruffalo’s version to past portrayals — from Eric Bana’s tortured loner to Edward Norton’s brooding fugitive — and examine how Ruffalo reshaped the character into something more human. His Banner isn’t just running from the monster; he’s learning to live with it. We’ll break down: - Characterization: How Ruffalo blended intellect, anxiety, and quiet sadness into a relatable scientist. - Performance Style: His grounded realism and chemistry with the rest of the Avengers cast. - Hulk Evolution: From the uncontrollable rage monster in The Avengers to “Smart Hulk” in Endgame. - Thematic Impact: How his portrayal redefined the Hulk’s duality — not man vs. monster, but mind meeting might.

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