Good start to a New Franchise?

Rating: 7/10 (10 January 2005)

Enjoyable romp with, in this case, the forces of not completely good fighting the forces of very definitely evil. Good performances from all. Nice to see Ron Perlman who is not classically good looking taking the lead - yeah for the different looking guy! There tends to be a bit more characterisation in this film because it is the beginning of a potential franchise although there is still plenty of action. Lots of wriggly thingys getting their comeuppance! Just when you thought it was safe to back in the subway! Good throwaway comments and one liners lighten the movie. This seems to be a trend in all movies made, based on comic-book heroes. Like many movies of this genre, will stand a second look. Happy to have it on my DVD shelf.