Fantastic fantasy film

Rating: 10/10 (28 September 2008)

Writer/Director Guillermo del Toro is the greatest fantasy filmmaker since Tim Burton, and possibly (when it's all said and done) BETTER! He wrote and directed Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, Hellboy II, and will direct the highly anticipated prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit (2012). But this review is about Hellboy II: The Golden Army. I am astonished at the vision of fantastical creatures mixed in with familiar mythology such as the Tooth Fairy (they take teeth but they don't leave money!). Hellboy II will engage your awe and wonder, it will exhilarate you with great action and suspense, and it will most certainly tickle your funny bone because this is a very funny movie for those that can appreciate subtle humor. Watch Hellboy first, then Hellboy II, as this movie is building up to a tremendous third installment. I can't wait! Ron Perlman's best performance to date?