Hellboy (2004)

Stars	User	Rating
3	johnshaft	65 _34th
A so-so comic book movie that is still fun due to one thing: Ron Perlman. He nails the role in its entirety, delivering a complex, troubled, but likable, fun, and sympathetic protagonist. The film works when it goes for comedy, but every time that it tries to be dark or serious it simply falls apart under its derivative nature. Every other character in the film, especially the generic villain, is fairly dull, so whenever Hellboy isn't on the screen, the movie grows tiresome.
2	AgentSnipe	88 _95th
Fun, fairly mindless, action-packed comic movie about a big red demon with a rock hand. It's not Shakespeare, but sometimes who the hell cares?
2	Luna6ix	85 _89th
Action packed and bad ass, with a vision of fantasy like no other. Ron Pearlman is great casting decision, and has a plot that drags you down a fantastic road with some great sight seeing along the way.
2	glumpy_99	68 _30th
Comic book movie starts out well, with Perlman perfectly cast as the swaggering, smart-arsey but wounded and vulnerable hero, and Del Toro's gift as a visual storyteller is here in abundance, utilising the lavish and eccentric set design. Sputters when it shifts to more 'traditional' action-heavy set pieces, which feel more uncertain and are sluggishly directed. Well cast with some fresh and unusual casting decisions; Hurt, Tambor and disembodied Hyde Pierce are stand-outs.
2	Corbad	55 _22nd
A pretty bland mid-00s action flick: absent compelling stakes, character, humour, and visual panache.
1	StarSiren	75 _56th
Enjoyable.
1	duandsku	65 _35th
Ron Perlman's wounded puppy approach to Hellboy makes the movie work as a kind of slanted character study as much as it is an action film. A pulpy, meat feast.
1	Actionberg	80 _71st
Excellent adaptation of the bizarre comic. Del Toro is alright in my book.
1	ServantDagon	90 _83rd
Brilliant start to a series, Ron Perlman shines and Selma Blair is breathtaking.
1	cellophane	88 _66th
The effects are astounding and the story is fantastic.
1	terrymac	63 _43rd
An enjoyable, if slightly uneven comic book romp. Perlman is great as the titular character, and the overall design and look of the film is very good. The plot, however, isn't particularly engaging, so the overall film feels a little unsatisfying. Worth seeing if you are in the mood.
1	johnwun	79 _62nd
Another comicbook adaption that hits you over the head with likability... Interesting mythology, and great main character.
1	BattleToad	89 _85th
If you can look beyond the lack of story, this film is a lot of fun. It's a comic book adventure of a rock-fisted demon fighting bad guys. The action is good, there are a lot of laughs, and Ron Perlman proves that when you need a big, heavily make-upped character, he's the man to go to. Other than the fairly lame ending, this movie should entertain comic book fans thoroughly, and that really is the crowd it was made for. Really Good!
1	grimsooth	45 _35th
A fairly intresting super hero movie where the Hero is really not all that impressed by the world around him. It's also got demons, the undead, and some sci-fi oddities. If those two sentances didn't sell you, nothing will.
1	Kojiless	91 _94th
Call me a sucker for del Toro films, but I just love the style.
1	cagedwisdom	50 _38th
The plot just isn't very good. It tries to be too much and ultimately leaves too much to be desired and gives no explanations. Beyond that the film is pretty decent, the pacing is actually alright (disregarding the overall poor intro), the cast is great, with Perlman giving a surprisingly strong performance, and the visuals are superb. Has some individually great scenes. Starts off pretty bad, but ends up being somewhat enjoyable, although disappointing in it's mediocricy and waste of potential.
1	Grit	47 _44th
It really is a shame to see a film as visually creative as this fall apart, but sadly that's excatly what happens. While Toro certainly has the unique creativity that the comic book adaptation required and the cast work well, the story leaves much explaining to be desired and you can't help but have the overriding feeling that there are plenty of missed opportunities. For me it was just saved by its creativity and the excellent portrayal of Hellboy, but there's plenty of future potential here.
1	nilkynarfy	80 _78th
I rated it 55/100 originally? Weird. I actually liked this one. Ron Perlman is pretty believable as a teenage boy, and del Toro's del Toroness is del Toroing all over the place in a way that is accessible with only minimal reduction in del Torotivity. I'm going to put this here, because I doubt I'll be reviewing more of his films anytime soon... his vampire novels? Pretty good. It's like the better moments from Barker's Books of Blood, only really cinematic and del Toresque.
1	amerigo	80 _68th
It's an entertaining departure from Guillermo del Toro's more serious films. The aesthetic and the genuinely funny quips make it a fun enough film.
1	Bene	82 _84th
Well done entertainment and a good adaption.
1	Torgo	74 _41st
Starts really well. Then: monster turns up; Hellboy fights monster; Hellboy fights same monster; Hellboy fights same monster again; Hellboy fights same identical monster; Hellboy confronts Ultimate Evil; CGI budget apparently runs out; Ultimate Evil tamely succumbs; that's all, folks!
1	Omicron91	92 _79th
I love this movie, del toro did such a good job.
1	lolziballz	80 _64th
a lot of fun
1	WWallce4prez	62 _29th
With a lot of potential and del Toro's signature anesthetics, its a shame that Hellboy is so average.
1	Van Baggio	87 _67th
In my opinion a movie that is better than the comics - but maybe only beacuse i don't like Hellboy comics vey much...
1	CMonster	65 _42nd
It has a bit to much going on for anything to really click. Tone wise it never went full bad-ass or funny or serious. Content wise the bad guys felt thin, the romance felt thin, the themes felt thin, the father-son stuff felt thin. I think if the tone was more focused and they removed John as the audience stand-in to let Ron Pearlman steal the show it could've been great.
1	Leonardis	80 _35th
Guillermo del Toro has a great eye for detail and his movies are often beautiful to look at. His streak continues here. He's a good director, and I thought the actors pulled off their parts pretty well. I didn't think it was amazing like most of my friends do, but it's good and the production is good as well.
1	Dullshimmer	90 _64th
Hellboy is a good comic book movie before comic book movies were quite as popular. It has a good deal of monster fighting action, a good dose of humor, and a somewhat weak love story in the mix. Hellboy in particular is well played in the movie. While fun it was not without flaws though. The John Myers character didn't really add much to the plot except as part of a weak love triangle story, which as I said was the weakest part of the movie. However as a paranormal comic book movie, it's fun.
1	BeeDub	85 _63rd
It has moments of brilliance, and Ron Perlman is fantastic, but the story is disappointingly derivative.

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