Hell-Boy is one of the best comic book adaptations ever.

Rating: 7/10 (16 July 2005)

I've watched loads of superhero films, from Batman to Mystery Men, and I can say that HellBoy was one of the best that I have seen. To me, comic adaptations can't just stick rigidly to the comics themselves, they have to branch out and have at least a few hints of realism. That's why I enjoyed Batman Begins so much, and have never particularly liked the 1989 Batman film. The reason I like HellBoy is because it feels real, but you know it's about a big red demon. It's also funny, 'quirky' and at some points mesmerizing. And although the Cthulu mysteries in it are not fully explained, I think that it still works magnificently (Anyway, most people would hate the Cthulu, even if Lovecraft is a genius!).
The only reason it didn't get a 9 out of 10 is because it's impossible to have a 'perfect movie'. But this is damned close!
Score - 9/10. OK, Nine and a Half...