David Banner (Nick Nolte)

David Banner is the main antagonist of the 2003 film Hulk. He is based on the Marvel comic book character of the same name (who was named Brian) and the father of the titled character. He was played by Nick Nolte.

Why He Intentionally Has Given Bruce Fear Of Life

 * 1) While retaining much of his comic counterpart’s traits, he is still a heartless parent to his son, Bruce, before he becomes the Hulk.
 * 2) He ignored General Ross’ protocol repeatedly by testing on himself.
 * 3) He goes on a rant about the military and is quite similar to Charles Manson.
 * 4) He secretly killed the Berkeley Institute janitor Benny and posed as him so he can provoke his son.
 * 5) He is an odd mix between himself from the comics and Absorbing Man.
 * 6) He did unethical animal testing towards rats and dogs and treated them poorly.
 * 7) He still faked regretting killing his wife just like his comic counterpart.
 * 8) He seems more of an arthouse drama villain than a typical Hulk villain like Abomination or Leader.
 * 9) His goals of using Gamma radiation to become powerful makes no sense, how will that accomplish that when he absorbs his son’s radiation.
 * 10) His scene when he powers up from the cable is too flashy for epileptic people.
 * 11) His absorbing forms are rarely seen and are frequently too dark.

Redeeming Qualities

 * 1) He has some unintentionally funny moments including where he bites into the cable like a piece of licorice.
 * 2) He is surprisingly quotable.
 * 3) Unlike his comic counterpart, he used to care about his son and wife in the beginning of the film (and also never ruins his Christmas gifts every Christmas).
 * 4) Nick Nolte does a good job playing the character.
 * 5) His death scene was satisfying to watch.
 * 6) His absorbing forms symbolize the elements, which is a nice touch.