Once again $ signs replace creativity

Rating: 4/10 (12 July 2008)

Very disappointing. I never understand why film makers who catch lighting in a bottle (like Hellboy 1) feel like that have to reinvent the wheel. Hellboy 1 was the perfect balance of good writing and special effects. Hellboy 2 is all effects with little if any substances.
Forget about a decent story line, instead Hellboy 2 is a collection of CGI fight sequences loosely (if at all) strung together. Don't expect any character development either, instead the film just 'cashes in' on all the work done in Hellboy one with nonstop one liners. Once again the film makers fail to realize that eye popping CGI effects are now expected and you actual need a story to entertain a crowd.