Quite good, but needed something more.

Rating: 8/10 (2 April 2004)

I saw this film at a preview screening in a house full of movie geeks such as myself, and unlike the Matrix Sequels, Hellboy lived up to the pent up excitement that was in the air. The film exhibits a depth that most comic book movies don't, and frankly would stand on its own merits whether or not it had a built in fan base. hopefully the sequel features more from Abe Sapien, who stole all the scenes he was included in. Ron Perlman is great as Hellboy himself, and the rest of the cast does not let the film down. the only low point to the film, in my opinion, is the score, which swells melodramatically and is more fitting for a video game than a feature film. visually stunning and with an interesting plot, fine acting and adequate directing, the film is a spring must see.