I didn't quite understand the background story which went on for far too long, The Hulk of the 70's and 80's was amazing. With all the developments in special effects since the 90's, they gave us a Hulk which bounced off of mountains like Super Mario. I was half expecting gold coins to appear in the sky. Your description was spot on. I have heard that the 2008 revamp was much better, but I have been scarred by Ang Lee's monstrosity.
Myss well done to your family for making it through to the end. I had to fast forward to where Hulk appears as I kept falling asleep.