Although it's hidden behind a nondescript title, THE INCREDIBLE HULK RETURNS actually turns out to be something of a gem of a superhero movie. It's a TV movie spin-off from the classic late '70s TV series which starred Bill Bixby as Bruce Banner and Lou Ferrigno as his hulked-out alter ego, and both actors return in a tale which pits the Hulk against that Norse god of legend, Thor.Yes, it's Thor and Hulk, in the same movie, some twenty years before Marvel became popular again with the likes of THE AVENGERS flick. Obviously, THE INCREDIBLE HULK RETURNS is an entirely different kettle of fish, packed full as it is of cheesy '80s-era special effects, camp costumes and even camper acting, but at the same time it's a lovable film with plenty to enjoy.I don't know, I do appreciate these older comic book adaptations which play up the camp - they're somehow more endearing than the new, po-faced, wisecracking superhero flicks. THE INCREDIBLE HULK RETURNS feels a little like the BATMAN TV show of the 1960s, with a couple of erstwhile heroes working their way through various criminal types as they battle to bring down some thieving foes. Bill Bixby's calm presence centres the whole thing, but Ferrigno is the scene-stealer as ever; as for Eric Kramer's Thor, well let's say his acting is an acquired taste. The familiar B-movie faces of Charles Napier and Tim Thomerson round out the cast of what is a surprisingly entertaining and action-packed superhero outing.

I wasn't expecting a lot when I picked this up on VHS for less than a buck. Even after I started watching I seriously doubted I would make it through to the end, but I was shocked to find myself really enjoying this rather cool flick. Eric Kramer was a great Thor. He was funny, hunky, and all together a delight. This was his movie to be honest about it although everyone else pitched in admirably as well. Tim Thomerson was a little underused but that is a minor complaint. It was cool to have him along for the ride along with the bad guy from the Blues Brother movie. I also found this movie to be pretty well written. Everything comes together fairly well and the film moves along with a purpose. Another big bonus is all the action, Ferrigno and Kramer get lots of time battling bad guys and each other. I loved the ending when Thor got to throw his hammer at the car. I also loved how he kept calling the Hulk the Troll...that was funny, as were lots of other stuff in the movie. The epilogues were a nice touch with a bit of a bittersweet wrap after all the frantic action. This is a cool super hero movie and you might want to check it out...the effects were pretty good for a late eighties film. Nice! Certainly much better than rated here fer cryin' out loud.

I just watched this movie, and was trying to recognize the voice of the announcer, which I determined was Edward Platt. The credits do not list the announcer so I came here hoping to verify my conclusion.Can someone confirm? Overall the movie was entertaining and predictable. There are several problems with the movie:he should have hidden the control unit rather than burning itboth heros seemed impervious to bullets but tranquilizer darts worked - the torn shorts on the Hulk mysteriously became long pants when he returned to be Banner - everything on the Hulk explodes out of his clothes except the top of the pants fit perfectly ... hmmmm

When I heard about this in 1988, I was excited, But I was not expecting Thor, the other superhero from Marvel Comics. The story begins With David Banner(always well played by Bill Bixby)who takes on another identity. Finds work has a research scienctist. Builds a machine called the Transponder, That cure from becoming the hulk. And just when about to go ahead with it, he is interupted by an old friend named Donald Blake(Steve Levitt) who tells David a big secret of his own. He has a magical hammer that can summon a mighty warrior named(played with a lot of charm by Eric Kramer). But they both soon realize that a bunch of bad guys want to get their hands on the transponder, and they will stop at nothing. Its up to the Hulk and Thor to defeat them. The best hulk movie in years, It beats out The Trial Of The Incredible Hulk and The Death Of The Incredible Hulk. Lou Ferrigno is always good has the Hulk. Eric Kramer is also good has Thor. Why don't they another superhero team up. Like one day they could do a live action Spider-Man teaming up with the X-Men. The most interesting T.V. movie in years. Its a Marvel classic.