I love the Mike Mignola _Hellboy_ comics, and this movie is a pretty massive deviation from that source material. Oddly though, I'm kind of not bothered by that. In fact in some cases, like that of the character of Karl Ruprecht Kroenen, the film version is actually an improvement. A regular re-watch of _Hellboy_ is a pretty frequent occurrence in my household. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal…
From the dark side to our side.
In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before they summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy". Sixty years later, Hellboy serves the cause of good rather than evil as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense, along with Abe Sapien - a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman - a woman with pyrokinesis, protecting America against dark forces.
Top Cast
Ron Perlman
Hellboy
Selma Blair
Elizabeth 'Liz' Sherman
Doug Jones
Abraham 'Abe' Sapien
John Hurt
Prof. Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm
Rupert Evans
John Myers
Jeffrey Tambor
Tom Manning
Ladislav Beran
Karl Ruprecht Kroenen
Bridget Hodson
Ilsa Haupstein
Karel Roden
Grigori Rasputin
Brian Steele
Sammael
Corey Johnson
Agent Clay
Kevin Trainor
Young 'Broom'
Brian Caspe
Agent Lime
James Babson
Agent Moss
Stephen Fisher
Agent Quarry
Garth Cooper
Agent Stone
Reviews
Hellboy is not a movie for everyone, no matter how much humour is in the screenplay. Nevertheless, Guillermo del Toro's usual knack for outstanding visuals, cool looking action, and focus on character development makes Hellboy unique and entertaining af. Also, Ron Perlman is an amazing leading man. His charisma makes him one of the most underrated actors of our time.
Now on the face of it, this ought to be terrible. A couple of Nazis are on a remote Scots island using the spirit of the legendary Russian Rasputin (Karel Roden) to conjure up the devil. Luckily, their plan is interrupted by intrepid commandos under the leadership of scientist “Broom” (John Hurt) who not only thwarts this nefarious plan but also manages to rescue what was emerging from the devilish abyss and return…
FAQ about Hellboy
What is Hellboy about?
In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before they summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy". Sixty years later, Hellboy…
When was Hellboy released?
Hellboy was released in 2004.
What genres does Hellboy belong to?
Hellboy is categorised as Fantasy, Action.
Who stars in Hellboy?
The cast of Hellboy includes Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, John Hurt, Rupert Evans.