Bigger And Better Than The First.

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2008)

If you enjoyed Hellboy, then you'll love Hellboy II. Everything is bigger, louder, more action packed. No disrespect to the first, but this may be a rare case of a sequel surpassing the original. Much like the first Hellboy, Hellboy II had that perfect mix of action, fantasy, sci-fi, drama, horror, romance, and some great comedy. Of course Hellboy was the most enjoyable character to watch, but all the characters were really portrayed well in this movie. Abe Sapien (possibly my favorite character from the first Helboy) was great, he was very relatable in this movie, he's no longer just some Fish-Guy. Liz was also easier to relate to, she seemed happier and more willing to play an active role in things. Prince Nuada is the perfect villain. He defies his superiors, he kills whoever gets in his way, and he wants to destroy humanity; what's more evil than that? Hellboy II was more of an action-adventure and less of a horror/sci-fi movie unlike the first Hellboy. It was a massive achievement in my book and i recommend it to absolutely anyone because it really did have the ultimate blend of all the big genres. One of the years best films.