Ang Lee significantly altered superhero movies with his direction of Hulk (2003). Instead of simply focusing on a hero’s efforts to protect the world, Lee and James Schamus chose to explore Bruce Banner's psychological state, particularly repressed memories from thirty years prior concerning his father. The performances by Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Nick Nolte, Sam Elliott, and Josh Lucas were well-suited for their respective roles. Bana employed a deliberate stiffness in his acting style to conceal the character’s buried feelings, while Connelly portrayed gentleness reminiscent of her acclaimed role in A Beautiful Mind (2001). A particularly appealing aspect of Lee's approach was his disregard for strict adherence to established material; he prioritized creating an intellectually stimulating superhero film that would later influence works like The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012), Watchmen (2009), Logan (2017), Dawn of Justice (2016), and Suicide Squad (2016). Ang Lee’s place among the greatest directors is undeniable, and Hulk stands as one example among many that demonstrates his skill.

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