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Hellboy

2004
Sci-fi
Fantasy
2h 2m
A supernatural action-adventure based on Mike Mignola's acclaimed Dark Horse Comic series of the same name. (Sony)
Directed by:
Guillermo del Toro Guillermo del Toro
Written by:
Guillermo del Toro Guillermo del Toro Mike Mignola Mike Mignola
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Starring:
Ron Perlman Ron Perlman John Hurt John Hurt Selma Blair Selma Blair David Hyde Pierce David Hyde Pierce Karel Roden Karel Roden Jeffrey Tambor Jeffrey Tambor Rupert Evans Rupert Evans Corey Johnson Corey Johnson Doug Jones Doug Jones Biddy Hodson Biddy Hodson Brian Steele Brian Steele
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Franchise:
Hellboy
Genres:
Sci-fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Latin, German, Russian
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Hellboy

2004
Sci-fi
Fantasy
2h 2m
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johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 01 Jul 2009
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.
Rated 01 Jul 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 06 May 2019
68
33rd
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.
Rated 06 May 2019
corbadCorbad
Rated 29 Apr 2019
55
22nd
A pretty bland mid-00s action flick: absent compelling stakes, character, humour, and visual panache.
Rated 29 Apr 2019
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
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.
Rated 17 May 2008
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
amerigoamerigo
Rated 16 Mar 2010
80
69th
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.
Rated 16 Mar 2010
gritGrit
Rated 17 Aug 2008
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.
Rated 17 Aug 2008
lolziballzlolziballz
Rated 19 Dec 2008
80
64th
a lot of fun
Rated 19 Dec 2008
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 20 Mar 2007
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.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 26 Dec 2018
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.
Rated 26 Dec 2018
torgoTorgo
Rated 15 Oct 2007
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!
Rated 15 Oct 2007
beneBene
Rated 05 Aug 2007
76
64th
Well done entertainment and a good adaption.
Rated 05 Aug 2007
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 26 Aug 2017
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.
Rated 26 Aug 2017
van_baggioVan Baggio
Rated 08 Mar 2009
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...
Rated 08 Mar 2009
starsirenStarSiren
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
56th
Enjoyable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
83rd
Brilliant start to a series, Ron Perlman shines and Selma Blair is breathtaking.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
omicron91Omicron91
Rated 15 Oct 2008
92
79th
I love this movie, del toro did such a good job.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
beedubBeeDub
Rated 05 Jul 2015
85
63rd
It has moments of brilliance, and Ron Perlman is fantastic, but the story is disappointingly derivative.
Rated 05 Jul 2015
actionbergActionberg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
71st
Excellent adaptation of the bizarre comic. Del Toro is alright in my book.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
66th
The effects are astounding and the story is fantastic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
johnwunjohnwun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
62nd
Another comicbook adaption that hits you over the head with likability... Interesting mythology, and great main character.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
duandskuduandsku
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 06 Oct 2013
62
28th
With a lot of potential and del Toro's signature anesthetics, its a shame that Hellboy is so average.
Rated 06 Oct 2013
grimsoothgrimsooth
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kojilessKojiless
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
94th
Call me a sucker for del Toro films, but I just love the style.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
terrymacterrymac
Rated 16 May 2012
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.
Rated 16 May 2012
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 14 Oct 2008
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.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 22 Jul 2013
80
33rd
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.
Rated 22 Jul 2013
gravymaximusGravyMaximus
Rated 02 Dec 2006
70
66th
Guilty pleasure.
Rated 02 Dec 2006
jarim23Jarim23
Rated 05 Dec 2006
90
79th
One of the best comic book movies. Plus, Selma Blair is hot...literally.
Rated 05 Dec 2006
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 04 Jan 2009
88
86th
Psh..I liked it. Welp, I mean, I liked the weird surreal parts of it anyway.
Rated 04 Jan 2009
anaffatianaffati
Rated 29 May 2012
60
21st
Action and action! No less, no more a good movie for those who like this kind of movie!
Rated 29 May 2012
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 12 Jan 2013
70
47th
Enjoyable film, plot is not particularly strong but the supernatural creatures make it entertaining.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
fortinbrasFortinbras
Rated 18 Feb 2007
78
45th
for the Director's Cut
Rated 18 Feb 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 21 Feb 2007
55
49th
Good film.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
peltier19peltier.19
Rated 31 Mar 2010
83
23rd
entertaining but just average, nothing special
Rated 31 Mar 2010
mantasMantas
Rated 08 Mar 2008
70
42nd
Entertaining little flick.
Rated 08 Mar 2008
shamemShamem
Rated 02 Nov 2007
80
73rd
Hellboy is one of the more well done comic book adaptations that seem to be so popular at the moment. In fact, if it weren't for the annoying choice of final fight, i would put it at second, behind Batman Begins. However, as it Does have that annoying final fight, I have to bump it down to third on my list, just below Spiderman1. Hopefully the sequel will rectify this.
Rated 02 Nov 2007
audhumlaAudhumla
Rated 16 Apr 2007
48
3rd
I didn't give a damn about any of the characters, and the action was sub-par
Rated 16 Apr 2007
jetpacjetpac
Rated 16 Apr 2007
84
41st
cool, but not amazing
Rated 16 Apr 2007
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
68
75th
The boss fight is weak and some of the CGI has noticeably aged. Besides that an enjoyable popcorn film, Perlman is perfectly cast.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
quickyQuicky
Rated 07 Jan 2009
70
60th
Really entertaining with pleasing sound editing and beautiful costume design/makeup especially for 'the fish' Abe. The plot may not be great, but I really enjoyed it, nevertheless. I'm looking forward to watching Hellboy 2 now!
Rated 07 Jan 2009
fgbowenfgbowen
Rated 03 Sep 2008
95
17th
A better film than some may have thought.
Rated 03 Sep 2008
zeddichuszeddichus
Rated 25 Feb 2008
80
64th
very well done comic book movie. it has the heart and the soul of the comic book. cannot wait to see the second part.
Rated 25 Feb 2008
rp2dasearp2dasea
Rated 21 Oct 2007
80
40th
Kinda cheesy, but still a very cool movie. Ron Perlman does a great job as Hellboy.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
juicejuice
Rated 26 May 2007
75
79th
Though it was pretty good, enjoyed the humor.
Rated 26 May 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 28 May 2007
8
78th
Underrated IMO even though it's a bit too kid friendly at times but it really gets better as the film progresses. Del Toro's artistic style stands out; the production design (make up, costume, SFX,...) is quite impeccable and the cast is great. Hellboy is a pure enjoyable ride.
Rated 28 May 2007
waltermittyWalterMitty
Rated 03 Nov 2021
67
15th
Not a fan of Del Toro's work in general. I appreciated a lot the makeups and the dolls/costumes but everything else is just below average.
Rated 03 Nov 2021
etceteraetcetera
Rated 05 Jan 2010
87
68th
I think this is my favorite superhero movie/franchise. It's also a beautiful film on its own.
Rated 05 Jan 2010
1qw3er51qw3er5
Rated 14 Apr 2011
5
45th
hey this was kinda fun
Rated 14 Apr 2011
ivytivyt
Rated 06 Apr 2009
60
51st
Better than most superhero adaptations, mainly because of comic nerd director/writer Guillermo del Toro, which ain't a bad thing, not at all, but still the ending could've been better. I mean, Hellboy bested that giant monster so easily, its like he wasn't even trying. Oh well, he is half devil.
Rated 06 Apr 2009
fantacbobFantacBob
Rated 10 Jun 2009
75
90th
A great comic book romp. del Toro's direction was spot-on.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
rrhorrho
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
10th
Selma Blair is lovely, but too little around. The rest? No, thanks.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
andaghandagh
Rated 04 May 2010
20
4th
Yuck, Niles the alien was the only redeeming feature of this movie. The stupid dog thing wasn't interesting the first time, let alone the tenth.
Rated 04 May 2010
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 10 Dec 2008
72
81st
good movie
Rated 10 Dec 2008
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 15 Dec 2011
86
91st
This movie is a nice change from your usual super hero movie. The actors seem to be having a lot of fun in their roles. There is an interesting story, not just explosions.
Rated 15 Dec 2011
slbfilmmakrslbfilmmakr
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
51st
Good fun movie. Stock villian, and not to much development of side characters but really its a comic book flick. We want action, comedy, thing exploding, and a hot chick to look at. In that scence its a work of art. Well a fun movie any way
Rated 14 Aug 2007
reecedolanreecedolan
Rated 30 Jan 2024
50
10th
red man becomes horny; nearly destroys the world
Rated 30 Jan 2024
jebJeb
Rated 19 Jul 2008
65
45th
Very creative creature movie from Del Toro. The monsters are very detailed, and I'm a huge fan of Toro's work, but this isn't too good. A very awesome intro though, so I must give it a higher score.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
cgcorecgcore
Rated 25 Jun 2009
60
48th
screwed up throughout the ending.
Rated 25 Jun 2009
spimmortalSp_Immortal
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
31st
Good character design with Hellboy but the movie is a sensless mishmash of occult tropes, like throwing Nazis, demons, and Lovecraftian monsters together. The action is totally flat, which is a definite no-no for a comic book movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
baskilbaskil
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
55th
Fun adaptation of the comic book.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
adurraAdurra
Rated 20 Nov 2009
63
32nd
Esse é do inferno!!!
Rated 20 Nov 2009
evnEv@n
Rated 09 Dec 2008
89
86th
Certainly a different type of a superhero movie, but it definitely worked to Hellboy's advantage. The sequel was even better.
Rated 09 Dec 2008
noisyNoisy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
18th
Liked it
Rated 14 Aug 2007
smt501SMT501
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
50th
Pretty solid action Sci-Fi movie. Nice performance by Ron Pearlman that come through despite all the makeup.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
leonard0cleonard0c
Rated 26 Feb 2024
60
20th
im like hellboy (like cats and have a fucked up face)
Rated 26 Feb 2024
naurunauru
Rated 02 Nov 2009
15
10th
Painfully boring. So many effects, so little to care about. Too long, too predictable, too dull. Terrible.
Rated 02 Nov 2009
glmglm
Rated 25 Dec 2010
75
55th
74.750
Rated 25 Dec 2010
striveStrive
Rated 18 Jul 2008
70
56th
Director's cut
Rated 18 Jul 2008
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
88
65th
Nachos
Rated 15 Jun 2012
alex_wsAlex WS
Rated 18 Jan 2013
46
23rd
Cool visuals.
Rated 18 Jan 2013
kerrekKerrek
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
53rd
Enjoyable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
krimduleKrimdule
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
58th
Prety good comic movie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ninjabortionninjabortion
Rated 05 Sep 2008
90
72nd
entertaining flick. i'm a sucker for a action packed comic book in film/tv, this fulfils that without any fluff nonsense.
Rated 05 Sep 2008
cubalCubal
Rated 13 Jan 2008
65
50th
Admitatively not Del Toro's finest work, but a fun, action-packed journey through the lovecraftian Hellboy universe nonetheless.
Rated 13 Jan 2008
fyngyrzfyngyrz
Rated 20 Aug 2007
9
62nd
This is popcorn class entertainment. Fun, not great.
Rated 20 Aug 2007
mathewMathew
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
95th
Very cool film, perhaps a little slow in parts, and not enough Rasputin action, but other than that a very cool film, good acting, good characters and vastly different from the other superhero films of late. I look forward to the sequal, bring on the faeries!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
triletrile
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
29th
Bad comic, bad movie. Not a bad action though. Best part is Ron's acting. I love that guy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 07 Aug 2014
6
41st
Hellboy initially didn't grab my attention and I've never been interested in the character or the comics. But it's surprisingly much more enjoyable than I had anticipated. Guillermo Del Toro's visuals are very impressive. However you can't help but feel that he probably had loads of crazy ideas that weren't green lit by the studio. I've never been a fan of Ron Perlman but he is perfectly cast as Hellboy and his presence and humour carry the film well. It's worth a watch and I'd welcome a sequel.
Rated 07 Aug 2014
mr_filmMr. Film
Rated 25 Jul 2010
80
51st
Del Toro one more time delivers a spellbinding film
Rated 25 Jul 2010
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 21 Jun 2011
70
50th
Anyone else think that those giant puppies looked like the ones in in Ghostbusters? I mean, it's basically the same monster. Same Universe, perhaps? Crossover? Ghostbusters 3? Hellboy 3? OH GOD.
Rated 21 Jun 2011
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 14 Dec 2010
33
18th
Right Hand of Doom/Left Hand of Mood-iness
Rated 14 Dec 2010
efendiEfendi
Rated 05 Jan 2008
40
11th
Not bad,but not good.
Rated 05 Jan 2008
hyp3r10nHyp3r10n
Rated 19 Aug 2007
90
92nd
Great film!
Rated 19 Aug 2007
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
59
19th
Ron Perlman is a B movie actor, a sure sign of quality when he's your lead actor. Suprisingly though this is not a bad film, if you define a bad film as Van Helsing. I watched it twice, it didn't get any better the second time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kdsmoothkdsmooth
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
51st
good: story, action, and very entertaining.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
robertasRobertas
Rated 10 Dec 2011
50
27th
I have no idea what is going on.....
Rated 10 Dec 2011
tritwo1tritwo1
Rated 05 Aug 2010
88
43rd
Love the style and creative characters.
Rated 05 Aug 2010
drewrocks34drewrocks34
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
74th
One of the more story based films based on a comic book. Liked it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
skycaptainskycaptain
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
68th
An adequate superhero movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
glm01glm01
Rated 03 Oct 2013
74
48th
74.00.
Rated 03 Oct 2013
rainybuckelrainybuckel
Rated 19 Aug 2009
90
77th
I love all things Hellboy. Read all the comics, collect Mignola's artwork, etc. This was a damn fine movie.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
stefanodStefanoD
Rated 24 Oct 2008
90
81st
Waited too long to see this one! Great movie.
Rated 24 Oct 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Jun 2008
70
41st
You can't help but get the feeling Hellboy could have been a lot better the entire time you're watching it. What we get, though, is actually pretty entertaining and impressive from a visual standpoint on both an artistic and technical level. This character can certainly amount to better things so it will be interesting to see what the future is like for Hellboy.
Rated 18 Jun 2008
bossiBossi
Rated 09 Jun 2008
80
74th
Not heroic hero who saves the day, is not so much interested in the world around him (just does his job) and can perform some really good action. The adaptation with good story, good characters and nice atmosphere.
Rated 09 Jun 2008
zolozolo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
31st
Not very for me, bud it was good
Rated 14 Aug 2007
warmachineWarMachine
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
35th
It was decent, i like how they made hell boy up.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
citizenxCitizenX
Rated 15 Aug 2009
65
72nd
found it way better than expected, just the ending was a little "too small" compared to the rest of the movie
Rated 15 Aug 2009

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