Better than Hellboy 1 but I'd avoid this series. Stay tuned for The Hobbit!

Rating: 6/10 (28 July 2008)

Hellboy II was not what I'd hoped. I didn't really like the first one, but as a follow up to Pan's Labyrinth with lots of freedom to do as he pleased, I expected a little more from Guilermo del Torro. I think though, that you just can't merge the polished comic look he'd "perfected" for Hellboy with the old worn beauty of his fantasy creations without hitting that cheesy middle. Although there were several beautiful props, others were too polished and shiny or CGed and CG enhanced to look good. However, Hellboy is his pocketbook and I think he did a good enough job with it compared to most people's sellout moments. I believe it will fuel his way to a spectacular job on The Hobbit, which, if he makes more like Pan's Labyrinth, will seriously rule the school.