Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)

A little weaker but more versatile than the first one. Certainly entertaining.7/10

Movie Review: "Hellboy II" (2008)Moving distribution contracts from Sony Pictures affiliate "Revolution Studios" to Universal Pictures in production season 2007/2008, when action-cinema veteran producer Lawrence Gordon, known for "Predator" (1987) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and "Waterworld" (1995) starring Kevin Costner, provides visionary director Guillermo del Toro with the upscaled budgtary necessities to fulfill his second "Dark Horse Comic" adapation of infamous as inferior "Hellboy" character, portrayed by ultra-exercised as mischief as action-beats striking actor Ron Perlman, visually enhanced by heavy as convincing make-up effects initiated by the artistic Academy-Award-nominated duo Mike Elizalde and Thomas Floutz and love-interest as pyrokinetic character of Liz Sherman, performed under emotional restraint but well-designed on-screen appearing actress Selma Blair, when nevertheless the ease-and-cool striking brother-sister-duo Prince Nuada & Princess Nuala in order of the high arts and immensely grace-for-a-universal-cause portrayals by match-making performers Luke Goss & Anna Walton in splendid costumes designed by Sammy Sheldon, who elevates Guillermo Del Toro's sequel of an already perfectly-underrated "Hellboy", releasing in Spring 2004 to unjustified minor attendance at the box office."Hellboy II" delivers in every step of the way from high-rise inventive art directions by reprising promoted production designer Stephen Scott, who translates Guillermo del Toro's pencil-to-paper drawings into on-sound-stage solid-set-realities, where the director's long-time collaborator cinematographer Guillermo Navarro, when this different al, too apart from any "Marvel Universe" inflicted characterization of Mass-Fantasy-Action becomes the most underrated motion picture entertainment ride with great hands-on special effects works, slapstick interludes with ruling disturbingly-designed character of "Johann Krauss" exceeding the original "Hellboy" also-adaptively-written as directed by Del Toro, when the plot points of an ancient society, willing to raise the title-given "Golden Army" of seventy, letting "Hellboy" and his supportive team at Bureau of Paranormal and Defenses of the Dark Arts fighting fiercely action battles with extra-large revolver, a massive shot-gun, gently called "The Baby" and fist-up-to martial-arts-ingredients-pushing spear-fight confrontation between "Hellboy vs. Nuada", which seems to amaze throughout by holding the suspense and tension-arc due to screenplay written by director Guillermo Del Toro, keeping his directorila signatures alive for future filmmaking projects.© 2018 Felix Alexander Dausend (Cinemajesty Entertainments LLC)

Guillermo Del Toro once again delivers in this motion picture epic that is Hellboy 2:The Golden Army. I had high expectations for this and it did not disappoint. The sequel gives us more action, more monsters, more visuals and a much more nasty villain than the first. The weakness with the first was the villain and this one is truly an improvement. Luke Goss as the elven Prince Nuada is pretty damn cool. He wants all humanity dead and will kill anybody if its necessary, that is truly a nasty villain. Our main characters are all back and as fun as ever with the addition of Agent Johann Krauss. Seth McFarlane voices the robotic agent and I loved him every minute he was on screen. The monsters are all there as well and Del Toro once again has designed some great creations. The giant cave troll Mr. Wink, an elemental forest god, the androgynous looking Angel of Death, the cat eating Scottish troll Fragglewump, tiny insect like monsters that feast of teeth, you name it, this movie has got it. So if you love a good superhero flick, check this out ASAP.

Based on the fictional character Hellboy created by Mike Mignola and a sequel to the 2004 Hit Hellboy, 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' is A Power-Packed Sequel, that defeats its prequel by a great measure. Its pure fist-pumping, explosive stuff! 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' Synopsis: The mythical world starts a rebellion against humanity in order to rule the Earth, so Hellboy and his team must save the world from the rebellious creatures.'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' works big time as an entertainer. The Screenplay is brilliantly complimented by dazzling visuals, sharp direction & efficient performances. Guillermo del Toro's Screenplay & Direction, are top-notch. The narrative flows with an infectious tone, while his Direction is as stylish as it could get. Visual Effects are absolutely dazzling. Cinematography & Editing are neat. Art Design is excellent. Make-Up is superbly done. Action-Sequences are expertly choreographed.Performance-Wise: Ron Perlman as Hellboy, is tough as hell. He nails the part. Selma Blair as Liz Sherman, is super efficient. Doug Jones as Abe Sapien, is super. Seth MacFarlane voices Johann Krauss, flawlessly. Luke Goss as Prince Nuada, leaves an impression, as well.On the whole, 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' is simply WOW. Two Thumbs Up!