Pleasantly surprised. Del Toro is going to be awesome with the Hobbit!!!

Rating: 9/10 (14 July 2008)

My friend called me, and asked if I wanted to go with him to see Hellboy II the Golden Army. I was interested in the movie, but it wasn't a must see for me. So I said yes, and was pleasantly surprised.
The story is very good, and opening flashback is very interesting. I love the way Guillermo Del Toro shows this flashback, because it expresses a lot of feeling. The story though slow at times, is pretty solid Ron Perlman does an excellent job as Hellboy again. Del Toro brings in a lot of side stories into this movie.
The scenery is really incredible. I was skeptical when they said that Del Toro was going to do the Hobbit, because I didn't think anyone but Peter Jackson had the visionary mind to do a LOTR. Del Toro has me convinced now though, because the architecture, and the character detail is really incredible.
The action sequences are by far the best part of the movie. There are several long sequences, and some of the sword fights are really incredible. They have the most realistic sound effects I have ever heard.
I really enjoyed this movie. I wouldn't see it twice, but I had a lot of fun. Overall Hellboy II: The Golden Army delivers as another solid Summer movie. It isn't perfect, but you will enjoy the fast paced action, with Ron Perlman's wit and humor keeping you going as the story unfolds. 9 out 10