A must-see! You'll be surprised!!

Rating: 10/10 (1 May 2004)

A big surprise! Hellboy has a little of everything...well made, with characters that you truly care about - and are fully developed, super special effects - it's really a great film! Much, much better than most - that's for sure...and the fight scenes are simply phenomenal. I was glad I didn't pass this one up in the theatre - get on it, and spread the word! This is one of the few there should be a sequel for!! Ron Perlman has been one of Del Toro's regulars since Cronos - and this is a fantastic vehicle for him to show his range. Even under all that makeup - the character comes across on many levels. All of the supporting players are well rounded and interesting - and the whole cast has a great script to work with. None of the lines, even the gags - are too cheesy. It's a smart genre picture for smart viewers.