Mark Ruffalo Compares Bruce Banner's HULK Transformation To An "Addiction Problem"

Mark Ruffalo Compares Bruce Banner's HULK Transformation To An "Addiction Problem"

As a few new tidbits of info leak out about The Avengers from the movie's cast, Ruffalo describes his Banner as a "reluctant part of the team", and gives us an insight into his painful transformation into The Hulk..

By MarkCassidy - Feb 28, 2012 10:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Avengers
Source: Entertainment Weekly

One of the main mysteries for fans when it comes to Marvel's The Avengers has always been whether we would see a Hulk who was out of control, and a threat to the public and his teammates. A few things have since been cleared up and from what we now know the not so jolly green giant will pretty much be a team player. Or will he? It's clear he will ultimately fight with the team in the end, but Mark Ruffalo confirms that he will definitely still be a reluctant addition, and cause a few problems along the way!



Ruffalo says Banner is a reluctant part of the team, and said his metamorphosis is as painful to the character as an addiction problem – even if he can sometimes be used for good.

“The rage is something that is like going on a binger — you wake up after a blackout and you did all this f—ed up shit. Oh God, what did I do? And so we were talking about it like that, actually. At the beginning of The Avengers, “[Banner] starts like he’s sober in a weird way. He’s started a whole new life when we find him, and it’s cool. Things don’t stay that way, of course."


For more cast quotes click the link back to EW below.









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Benjamitesandwich
Benjamitesandwich - 2/28/2012, 10:59 AM
I always wondered what it would feel like to transform into Hulk. This is a good description. Ruffle will own as Banner.
Greengo
Greengo - 2/28/2012, 11:01 AM
Hulk's right eye/eyebrow looks f'n off
Greengo
Greengo - 2/28/2012, 11:03 AM
I can totally relate to that though. Lmao.
Tainted87
Tainted87 - 2/28/2012, 11:03 AM
superotherside
superotherside - 2/28/2012, 11:07 AM
Cool. IDK, hopefully I'll like Ruffalo's Banner, I do like how the Hulk in the superbowl trailer was stronger or something. Still not sure about Banner. But oh well what ever.
Greengo
Greengo - 2/28/2012, 11:08 AM
@tainted: very cool
CrashTest
CrashTest - 2/28/2012, 11:09 AM
Booo, they should have pick up Banner from the point where he left off with Norton. I don't think Mark Ruffalo is going to play a good Banner. I really hope he dosent have much screen time and we really get to see the Hulk most of the time. As in the Avengers animation. I would much rather see and hear the Hulk talking trash to other Avnegers then to see Banners struggling again with being the Hulk. Norton left off accepting it. Thats where they should pick up.
xfan320
xfan320 - 2/28/2012, 11:10 AM
Omg! I love WETA! Hulk is looking real! I can't wait to see this movie on blu-ray! They better put a ton of "making of" videos on the disc. I want to see just how much of the performanc is Ruffalo in the end. Not to mention the fact Ferrigno is the voice. Color me curious ;)
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 2/28/2012, 11:11 AM
Calling it now, Hulk will be so awesome in Avengers, he'll get a solo movie again.

Oh, forgot about the TV series. They might fast track that and really throw their weight behind it.
Greengo
Greengo - 2/28/2012, 11:18 AM
I'm stealing that Nomis!!!!

GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 2/28/2012, 11:20 AM
THE HANGOVER
95
95 - 2/28/2012, 11:21 AM
Great job. You understand your character...
Greengo
Greengo - 2/28/2012, 11:23 AM
DOES ANYONE ELSE THINK HIS RIGHT EYE LOOKS.... A BIT OFF???
Greengo
Greengo - 2/28/2012, 11:24 AM
Not that its a big deal or anything
vtopa
vtopa - 2/28/2012, 11:24 AM
Shoulda been Norton.
comicbookjerk
comicbookjerk - 2/28/2012, 11:28 AM
I COMPARE IT TO SHIT! THE HULK LOOKS STUPID! FRICK RUFFALO!
Seejay
Seejay - 2/28/2012, 11:31 AM
That was the one thing I liked in Ang Lee's version.

Bruce loosing control, and likes it.

Natetrix79
Natetrix79 - 2/28/2012, 11:36 AM
His eye looks like that cause it's taken from a movie clip. Not all stills look good, next timeyouwatch a movie randomly pause & see the weird faces you catch the actors making.
Greengo
Greengo - 2/28/2012, 11:46 AM
@natetrix that doesn't make sense he's cgi
Fogs
Fogs - 2/28/2012, 11:52 AM
Funny, that's what I've always said about Norton's Banner.

Ang Lee's Banner seemed to have psychological problems, with all of those childhood issues and stuff.

Norton's seemed to have a health condition, a problem which he needs or tries to treat, what is much more relatable IMO.

Nice to hear that from Ruffalo.
marvel72
marvel72 - 2/28/2012, 12:00 PM
i can't wait to see the hulk f*ck shit up in the avengers.
cerrone6
cerrone6 - 2/28/2012, 12:17 PM
@DoubleD I would love a great movie of Planet Hulk. I think thats a great Idea,only thing is it would have to have a great film chapter of why they sent him into space. Wow there are so any ways to go with hulk but i think we all agree that planet Hulk & World War HULK are tops! Only marvel knows which way they will go film wise....Secret Wars, Infinity Gauntlet,Civil War. So many good stories. Possibilities are endless.
EastcoastAvenger
EastcoastAvenger - 2/28/2012, 1:05 PM
I'm all for Loki getting his mitts on Abomination. Assembling his own team while the aliens keep our heroes busier than ever. That last fight between Hulk and Abomination was bad ass!
webheaded
webheaded - 2/28/2012, 1:23 PM
I like it, Mark's awesome and I can't wait to seehim in the movie!
6of13
6of13 - 2/28/2012, 1:24 PM
I like the strong resemblence between Hulk and Ruffalo...so much more apparent than with Norton. I think Ruffalo will be great in the role.

IMO, one of the great things about this movie is that it does not flout itself as some pretentious, self-important effigy. The fact that it does the opposite makes it exciting. Sure, it won't fall into the category of "cinematic masterpiece", but many films which do are often monotanous. This movie will be pure adrenalin. In short, it is going to be awesome.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 2/28/2012, 1:35 PM
@Jer

Easily reachable my ass. Yes Avatar won't be surpassed, but stop hating on TDK
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 2/28/2012, 1:40 PM
God, cant wait to see the Hulk in action again. Def my favorite avenger
headlopper
headlopper - 2/28/2012, 1:41 PM
Ruffalo's got this. He understands the character like Bixby did. No worries...
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 2/28/2012, 2:01 PM
"I still think Ed Norton would have been wayyy better in this movie than Mark Ruffalo"

No thank you. Norton would have wanted to run everything, rewrite everything and cry if he didn't get his way and be the focal point. I agree with headlopper. Ruffalo will give us more of the Bixby style of Banner and that to this date is my favorite Banner.
GreyChaos13Zero
GreyChaos13Zero - 2/28/2012, 2:12 PM
I like how Hulk is looking, like a beast?)
thetrojan
thetrojan - 2/28/2012, 2:12 PM
2 hours thirty minutes
MrReese
MrReese - 2/28/2012, 2:27 PM
Norton > Ruffalo XD hope he does the Hulk justice.
Boogie138
Boogie138 - 2/28/2012, 3:24 PM
damn you ruffalo! damn you for slowly winning me over! stoopid ruffalo! hulk looks sweet
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 2/28/2012, 3:42 PM
At the end of TIH, it almost seemed like he finally embraced being The Hulk.

I'm glad they're not sticking with that. That would have gone against Bruce Banner's character.
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