Hellboy, perhaps the most unlikely superhero around is back, and where the original bored mostly, this moves along at a brisk pace, entertains, and fascinates. With this, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and The Dark Knight (sorry folks, I didn't like Hancock), 2008 is shaping up to be the best year ever for superhero movies.
What makes Hellboy II refreshing and rather unique, is that it's not afraid to admit right up front, it's pure, unadulterated fantasy. The director, Guillermo del Toro, is an incredible director who's helmed one of my favorite movies, Pan's Labyrinth. He's even directing the upcoming Hobbit and its sequel, which both act as a predecessor to Lord of the Rings.
Hellboy is a demon who hangs with Liz, his fire-controlling girlfriend, and Abe Sapien, an aquatic creature with psychic abilities. Together they work secretly under the FBI to help rid the world of evil creatures.
A backstory concerns The Golden Army, a rumored army forged of gold that could be controlled by a magical crown. An ancient prince comes out of centuries of hiding to kill people and find the crown - can Hellboy stop him?
A great comic book movie that becomes a great fantasy that becomes simply, a great ol' time at the movies. B+
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