Heckboy!

Rating: 9/10 (27 July 2004)

One of the more impressive comic-to-film adaptations of the last few years. Del Toro's typically flawless visual style combined with large doses of humour and a brilliant performance by Ron Perlman make for a great time at the movies. Kroenen, the clockwork Nazi, is perhaps the most original (and memorable) sci-fi/fantasy villain since the T1000 oozed and stabbed his way into the collective consciousness back in 1991. Those who enjoyed Blade 2's visuals but found the gratuitous gore-fest a bit too much for their liking will probably enjoy Hellboy's dark but not graphic treatment. Hellboy's makeup deserves Oscar consideration, as does Guillermo Navarro's cinematography.
9/10 on the fun-at-the-movies scale.
Great entertainment!