Good, fun movie

Rating: 9/10 (28 January 2007)

OK, I'm a GIRL who does NOT like comics, X-Men, anime, or any of those other genres of people that would usually like this type of movie. But for some reason I love it! I usually prefer chick flicks, feel-gooders like Forrest Gump, etc (typical girl), but something about the dark romance of this movie and how the freak loves the pretty, normal looking "freak"...awww. Just gotta love it. Also, plenty of punchy action with lots of eww-gross moments like the Hell Hound who has to salivate and bleed more gross gunk than the aliens in Independence Day, but also the historical factor of the conspiracy theory with the Nazi's... I love a good c. theory, especially with the Nazis...always adds a fun kick. But I think this film appealed more to women because of the initial introduction to Hellboy as a little red baby wooed by Baby Ruths and who loves kittens..that big ol' teddy bear. I can watch it with my son, and he won't get bored, and I won't want to blow my brains out, so it's a great mix. Not to pretentious as other "comic" movies...still lets viewers who aren't comic nerds have a good time watching and enjoying without rubbing their face in the fact that they haven't seen Parts I thru IV and that special remake they made in '98 with ben affleck.. I mean, come on. Those "other" comic/movies, OK, OK, X Men... they expect everyone to know their story line and history and so they ruin it for people who don't. So Hellboy is a fun, action packed, light hearted romance for the family to watch and is a pleasant way to pass a couple of hours even for those of us who don't live in the comic world. Two thumbs up!