Hellboy? Hell yeah!

Rating: 7/10 (19 October 2006)

First off, Ron Perlman is Hellboy. It's like he was born for this role. Heck, if Hellboy were real, he'd look like Ron! Notable performances by John Hurt, and the characters of Abe Sapien and Rasputin, also contribute to the pleasure of watching this flick. Biggest disappointment? Selma Blair. I thought this would be her chance to show that she can play a character with depth, but she blew it. Whenever she's in a scene, it gets boring. Especially her scenes with Myers.
The action sequences are great, and the script is superb. I mean, there was never a feel of cheese in the lines, which usually happens in comic books movies. Another cool factor is Rasputin's assassin, the Nazi freak. I just wish they would have explored his character more, given him a little more background in form of flashbacks. But it wouldn't have been too significant anyway.
"Hellboy" makes you wanna see more. Luckily for us fans, the sequel will be out by next year. I give "Hellboy" a hell yeah!