Great Casting, excellent acting, very good special effects

Rating: 9/10 (7 April 2004)

Keeping in mind that the movie (in my opinion) targeted to be simply good entertainment based upon a comic book series -- it's an enjoyable film to watch.
The contrast between the demonic looks & casual "earthy" language of "Hellboy" (Ron Pearlman) and the handsome, clean-cut/sexy "All-American" look and college/educated language of FBI Agent John Myers provides a great visual treat for the viewer.
All the actors gave excellent performances -- no "over-acting" and no understated or wooden performances.
The special effects & make-up were first class.
Although there are a few obvious morality plots, as a viewer, I did not feel as though the director had been trying to beat the morality plots into me with a 2x4 -- it was entertaining and interesting to simply watch. I hope they make a sequel with the same actors!