HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY Movie Review
Cast: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, and Doug Jones
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Here is another addition to the great year we’ve had for comic book movies (such as Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and coming soon, The Dark Knight).
Here comes a different type of super hero movie, definitely not your average comic book hero. The films based on the Dark Horse comic have been brought to life by one of the more talented directors of our time, Guillermo del Toro. A little back story for those that may not know much about the prequel (Hellboy) and it’s sequel - a demon, (named Hellboy by those that found him) is brought through a portal to earth. Hellboy with his partners, Abe Sapian and Liz Sherman, go to battle against those things that go bump in the night. This time a legendary Golden Army could be called upon to destroy mankind.
Del Toro’s imagination is truly amazing. From his earlier films like, The Devil’s Backbone, to one of the greatest fairytale movies ever, Pan’s Labyrinth, he has brought some of the greatest visually story telling to the big screen. Here he expands even more into the depth of the characters and the storyline. It is much more different than the typical Marvel/DC comic book stories, which is a nice change of pace. It is a definite must see for those looking for action and adventure. If you liked the first Hellboy, you will not be disappointed.
Popcorn Ninja
Rated PG - 13.
110 mins
2008
on July 15th, 2008 at 2:05 am
I really like the graphics and the wild imagination in this one. Thought the love story didnt quite work out for me. 3.5 STARS agreed.
on July 16th, 2008 at 5:09 am
I didn’t like the first one, so 3 stars.
on July 16th, 2008 at 10:22 am
I liked it!
on July 16th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I didn’t even know they were doing this movie. Really enjoyed the first so will definately give this one a viewing before making up my mind.
on July 16th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I didn’t see the first one and I usually don’t get into super hero stuff, but I am amped to watch HB2 this weekend.
That’s solely because of del Toro. I watched PL on a whim, and was amazed by the movie and its direction. If Guillermo does half as good with this one, I will be happy as a clam.
Syd!
on July 17th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Yes I can say the graphics are good but the story is quite bored.
on July 17th, 2008 at 1:04 am
I love the graphics, its so good. Two thumbs up.
on July 20th, 2008 at 12:25 am
It was a very good movie. I saw it in India, very good very good!
Very good costumes and effects
on July 21st, 2008 at 11:59 am
This is really bad news then, because I hated the Hellboy 1. I thought that the second might be much better, looks like there will be one less movie I will have to see at the cinema. Thanx
on July 21st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
I must say that Hellboy was a movie that I really did not get at all. I found it really odd and dis-jointed. But I have a morbid curiosity about the sequel, so I will probably see it eventually. Maybe on DVD.
on July 22nd, 2008 at 6:09 am
I really think this movie should get more then 3.5 stars :\
on July 22nd, 2008 at 3:41 pm
From my personal point of view, this is better than hellboy 1. Animation is good.
on July 23rd, 2008 at 3:56 pm
i like the graphics too, although i didn’t like the part one
on July 27th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Crappy Like the 1st one :/
on July 28th, 2008 at 4:22 am
i am sucked with my all tough internet schedule and am working hard to mange a free unplugged week so i shall be watching movies in that. I have missed so many movies including “iron man” so I am desperate to watch all of them. Of course this movie will be one of them to watch.
on July 28th, 2008 at 9:10 am
I really like this one a lot. i thought the humor that Guillermo put in was fantastic. When Hellboy was blown out the window and that music started playing was a classic, I laughed for quite a while on that. It seems Del Toro does a really good job at making it seems as realistic as possible. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
on July 29th, 2008 at 6:34 am
I like the movie!
on July 29th, 2008 at 10:56 am
I actually enjoyed it.
on July 30th, 2008 at 7:41 am
I watched HB1 after seeing the previews for the sequel and deciding I wanted to see it in theaters. I was pleasantly surprised by the script in HB1, which I found quite witty and generally entertaining. The action, on the other hand, was pretty weak. Unfortunately, with all the good movies coming out this summer, I haven’t gotten to HB2, but it sounds like it is much better executed than the first. Hopefully I’ll catch it before it leaves theaters.
on July 30th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Even worse then Hellboy I.
on July 31st, 2008 at 1:21 pm
The movie is rather crappy but I really liked the effects.
on August 3rd, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Even the trailer is way way better than the original.
on August 4th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I couldn’t even get into the previews! I don’t think this movie is even worth going.
on August 4th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I really liked the movie. I think you should give it more stars!! =)
on August 5th, 2008 at 2:23 am
I like the movie…
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on August 5th, 2008 at 7:00 am
I saw the second one and I did not like it a lot. I still plan to go see the second one and I hope this one is better.
on August 6th, 2008 at 1:12 am
It’s really enjoying. Pretty hot movie. Not that typical type of movie.
on August 6th, 2008 at 10:54 am
I always enjoy these type of movies, I have enough of real life as it is, so fantasy is always a nice change of pace. I loved his work with Pans Labyrinth and am very much looking forward to his contribution to the hellboy franchise, i am seeing it this weekend along with Batman, what a great combo!
on August 7th, 2008 at 1:15 am
I was really bored during this movie. I liked all the other superhero movies we’ve seen so far this year, but I did not like the first Hell Boy movie and this one was just as bad. But sure, you have to admire del Toro’s imagination.
on August 8th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
The first film was better.
on August 9th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Not seen it yet.
on August 11th, 2008 at 10:55 am
The effects the creature designs are just stunning in this movie if your fan of effects its worth a watch in the theaters. But over all the movie was just okay.
on August 12th, 2008 at 5:53 am
I was obligated by my brother to visionate this movie. But after I saw it i change my opinion.
It’s a good movie, good efects, not exagerated, but good enough to keep up in the chair to not fall asleep.
on August 12th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Great and hilarious movie. I give it 4 stars.
on August 14th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Thanks for the review, I’ve been wondering what people have been saying about Popcorn Ninja, i think I’m going to have to check it out, thanks again!
on August 14th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
2 stars… Not a big fan of Hellboy 1 or 2.
on August 15th, 2008 at 3:09 am
This movie is definitely better than the first one.
on August 15th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Heard this was very good but have yet to have a chance to see it. Heck I haven’t even seen Batman yet!
on August 15th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
I liked the first one and liked this one even better. The effects were great and it had lots of monsters. The plot could have been better though.
on August 17th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I am glad to see so many other people enjoyed Hellboy as much as I did. Del Toro is a genius!
on August 17th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
I was a fan of the first one, the first one was a sneaker. I am expecting bigger and better things from Hell Boy II. Can’t wait to see it.
on August 18th, 2008 at 11:11 am
I manage to see the movie today. Excellent movie, 4,5 stars from me.
on August 18th, 2008 at 11:41 am
wasn’t sure if i wanted to watch this film. was pretty on the fence. am now thinking maybe i’ll give it a go after all. thanks for the review.
on August 18th, 2008 at 11:42 am
I really enjoyed the first Hellboy, and so did my kids. When I told them the saga goes on, they were thrilled!
on August 20th, 2008 at 3:15 am
Thank you for the post, very well told. I would now go more often to you and your friends tell National Cinema Online
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on August 21st, 2008 at 11:46 am
I liked the first one and liked this one even better.
on August 21st, 2008 at 11:28 pm
The review is quiet fantastic And it might be the first movie with all the considerations that has mentioned with photography.
on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:51 am
The first film was a breath of fresh air with genuine humor, great casting and a superb director with Guillermo del Toro. This sequel in my opinion really grows the story, characters and the effects are fantastic. I would actually give this move a four star, anyway good review.
on August 22nd, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Sounds good man. I loved HBI. If this is at least as good as that 1, I’m in.
Glenn
on August 23rd, 2008 at 12:56 am
I think that the love story of the film is not that neat… I like the first one.
on August 23rd, 2008 at 8:09 pm
I like this movie so much, some scene very unpredicable.
on August 24th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
ive also reviewed this movie on my site so was nice to see what other people thought of it. nice read.
on August 28th, 2008 at 8:51 am
I agree 3.5stars as well.The graphic is amazing enven though the first part is a little boring!
on August 28th, 2008 at 11:34 am
I’ve seen it yesterday, I’d rather like it then the 1st movie. Selma Blair is hot
on August 29th, 2008 at 2:03 am
It’s a good movie, good efects.Thanks for the post…..
on August 29th, 2008 at 7:34 am
HB1 was OK… I’m not really dying to see this one. Wait for DVD or TV I guess…
on August 30th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Guillermo del Toro’s work is really good Pan’s Labyrinth is great so is The Orphanage. I am sure Hell Boy 2 is a great movie I have not seen it yet I will have to wait to it comes out in DVD. Visuals in his movies are amazing.
on August 30th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
You are right, This is new info, Thanks for sharing…
on August 30th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I liked the Hellboy sequel better than the original.
on August 31st, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Compared to the first one I think the sequel is far better. It has a great effects but they should have done something on the first part, I almost fell asleep because it was quite boring but the later part is good.
on September 1st, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Nice post! The review of the movie is perfectly presented and it is fantastic.I hope you might have liked this movie a lot and had great time in watching it.Thanks for sharing your interest.
on September 6th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Great movie!
on September 7th, 2008 at 2:27 am
That’s a great movie like like the first
on September 11th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
This looks like a good movie, but I am going to wait for it to come out on video. Its just one of those flicks that I am going to wait for.
on September 19th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
many thanks for the review since i haven’t had the chance to watch hellboy’s second offering…i am with you on del toro’s incredible imagination and how he manifests it on screen! pan’s labyrinth easily became one of my favorites!
on September 26th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Great job on the review. I also haven’t had a chance to see this movie yet. I totally agree with Lars… Del Toro imagination runs wild in every film and turns into a masterpiece. I cant wait till i get some time to check this out.
on September 26th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
i havent had a chance to watch this movie but if its anything like the other superhero movies that are out, its worth seeing. Iron man and Hulk were possibly the best movies of the year accept of course for Dark Knight. This has been one of the best years for movies at a time when you thought our economy was hurting they just keep reeling out the great films!
on September 27th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Lars, do you know where it can be downloaded? I would like to review it either.
on October 1st, 2008 at 10:38 am
WOW… I had no clue that they were coming out with this movie. The first one was amazing. Hopefully this fallows the lead and is even better. We all know how sequels turn out sometimes. After i check it out ill be back to write my review. Thanks for the info NINJA!!!
on October 11th, 2008 at 1:56 am
I really like this sequel more that the first film. Guillermo Del Toro had fulfilled it with the amazing visual and effect plus humorous dialogues that really fun and entertaining from beginning to the end. Absolutely one good recommended movie.
on October 14th, 2008 at 10:26 am
I actually liked this one better than the first. But i dont think it was great. I give it a 3.
on October 29th, 2008 at 2:00 am
Backbone, to one of the greatest fairytale movies ever,
on November 4th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Hellboy II is a very good movie.
on November 4th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
3 stars from me, i think it was quite well made
on November 24th, 2008 at 12:06 am
comix can’t be a good movie
on November 24th, 2008 at 8:17 am
I don’t know if the first one was good but at least this one had more promotion.
on November 30th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
didn’t even know they were doing this movie. Really enjoyed the first so will definately give this one a viewing before making up my mind.
on December 10th, 2008 at 8:45 am
@Claire:
Are You kidding?! that movie deserves for max 2/10!!
on January 1st, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Well, for me, Hellboy II is a very nice movie.
on January 8th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I’m just going to say that a third part would not work as in the case of other trilogies. That is my humble opinion.
on January 18th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
nice movie! great visual effects, awesome chracters and good scene! its a different kind of story about living creatures in other dimension of earth.! –Two thumbs up!! =)
on January 18th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
I didn’t even know they were doing this movie. Really enjoyed the first so will definately give this one a viewing before making up my mind.
on January 28th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
i have saw this movie. very nice movie.
on January 30th, 2009 at 8:32 am
I kinda didn’t like first part. Well I’ll rent it tough…
on February 18th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
I liked the movie very much. I must say that special effects are great. I really enjoyed watching the movie.
on February 20th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Hellboy 2 was a great flick. I enjoyed the first one and the second one was even better.
on February 27th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I was hoping for so much more from Guillermo. He’s normally a fantastic director and although I enjoyed the film it could have been so much better.
on March 10th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
i didn’t see the hellboys series because i didn’t know del guillermo directed them. i thought that pan’s labrynth was amazing. his vision for that movie was almost flawless, and it makes me want to see more of his work.
on March 21st, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I love the hell boy franchise, can’t wait til the third one.
on March 27th, 2009 at 8:00 am
it’s very fine )
on March 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am
The film is awesome
on April 20th, 2009 at 6:46 am
The movie may be good but always will be the same pattern no matter how many parts you make of the film.
on April 20th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I think the best thing about the Hellboy movies is the guy who play Hellboy. He has done a lot of good work. I first say him Name of the Rose.
on April 28th, 2009 at 4:05 am
I think that the love story of the film is not that neat… I like the first one.
on June 9th, 2009 at 11:36 am
this is one of the few sequels that i liked better than the first. are there plans for a third?
on August 29th, 2009 at 10:52 am
I think the original storyline was interesting. I agree with Gregory that the sequel was actually quite entertaining.