Synopsis:
A demon, raised from infancy after
being conjured by and rescued from the Nazis, grows up to become a defender
against the forces of darkness.
Brian's Rating:
B+ : This is a niche movie, and I am the niche. I don't have the first clue
about the comic, but from what I saw in the movie, I am sure I would have liked
the comic. Hellboy's attitude reminds me of Wolverine, who was easily my
favorite X-men character when I was a kid. The movie also sports a mix between
paranormal stuff and fantasy that is exactly the type of thing that hooks me
every time. The movie is also visually creative and imaginative. Various
scenes with some of the creatures were intriguing, and I like how it was all
presented.
I would love to give this movie an 'A' since I thoroughly enjoyed it, however
there are some issues with it that are hard to ignore. I can forgive a plot
that is nowhere close to seamless when I know I am watching a movie that is
trying to feel like a comic book (Example: Sin City). However, the acting of
some supporting cast is questionable, and the script writing just does not flow
all that well. There are parts of the movie in the middle where I was just
hoping it would move on.
If this is the type of storyline that gets you, like me, then you will enjoy
it. However, I suspect the mainstream audience will just see this as a mistake.
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