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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.
The notorious monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for some sinister purpose.
Director:
Stephen Sommers
Stars:
Hugh Jackman,
Kate Beckinsale,
Richard Roxburgh
An American serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens a mummy that wreaks havoc on him, and his crew.
Selene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons.
Director:
Len Wiseman
Stars:
Kate Beckinsale,
Scott Speedman,
Shane Brolly
In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to the mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with leading lady Ann Darrow.
A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown.
Director:
Chuck Russell
Stars:
Dwayne Johnson,
Steven Brand,
Michael Clarke Duncan
As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse.
A special military unit fights a powerful, out-of-control supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident.
Director:
Paul W.S. Anderson
Stars:
Milla Jovovich,
Michelle Rodriguez,
Ryan McCluskey
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 a demon - Hellboy - has already been conjured. Joining the Allied forces, Hellboy eventually grows to adulthood, serving the cause of good rather than evil. Written by
Brian Barjenbruch
It took anywhere from five to seven hours to apply Doug Jones' make-up. It took another three hours to reverse the process. Sometimes, some of the pieces were not removed, so that it would be easier to put the costume on the next day. See more »
Goofs
Flipped shot: In the underground tunnels next to the subway, Hellboy's big arm, which should be his right, is on his left side. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm:
What is it that makes a man a man? Is it his origins, the way things start? Or is it something else, something harder to describe? For me it all began in 1944, a classified mission off the coast of Scotland. The Nazis were desperate. Combining science and black magic, they intended to upset the balance of the war. I was 28, already a paranormal advisor to President Roosevelt. I could never have suspected that what would transpire that night would not only effect the course of ...
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Crazy Credits
There are no opening credits save the 3-D title, which is flown over several times by the camera before it pulls back to reveal the full title. See more »
Heart Attack and Vine
Written and Performed by Tom Waits
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group
By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing See more »
Let's be blunt, the movie is, in essence, a little lumbering and flawed
and has a rather odd climax. The beginning is overlong and vaguely too
fantastical, but once you realize this is a very different world, a
comic book really, and normal rules don't apply, it can be forgiven. In
fact most of the flaws can be forgiven because of Ron Perlman and what
he brought to the picture.
This is one of few movies I've ever gone to see on the opening weekend,
possibly the only one. And I did so because I was already a fan of Ron
Perlman and it was great to see him in a leading role, even though he's
covered in makeup. Perlman is the best thing in this movie; he is
perfect as Hellboy. He swaggers through it as if he'd always been a
leading man. Delivering one-liners with ease and to perfection,
battling monsters through subterranean sets and city streets, and
giving a great comedic performance as well as a very emotional one that
makes you just love the big red oaf. A great feat considering the
extensive makeup he had to act through.
And the makeup and prosthetics are the best of its kind I've ever seen.
There's movement and expression in the lips at times that you would
think would be impossible. You might at first think that the lips are
rather stationary and unexpressive, but if you just pay attention
you'll see that there is a lot of movement and subtleties to it. Rick
Baker should be praised for his work in this, it's amazing.
Doug Jones is awesome as the body of Abe Sapien. His movements are
truly beautiful. And David Hyde Pierce as the voice is perfect. Abe is
a very interesting and neat character that I wouldn't mind seeing more
of. And his makeup is as amazing or even more so than Hellboy's.
John Hurt is great in this, as is Jeffrey Tambor. Everyone in this does
a great job. But Perlman's performance as Hellboy really holds the
movie together. His character stands out and speaks to the audience
better than any other.
If you liked X-Men or Spider-Man don't expect a movie as well polished
and put together, but you should be able to enjoy it and the more overt
comic book feel of the movie. And unlike the aforementioned movies
there is quite a bit of light humor throughout Hellboy that should
garner some laughs from most anyone.
Hellboy isn't perfect, I would have changed some things, but I had fun
watching it and in the end, especially for a movie of this type, I
think that's what matters most. In fact I like it more now, after
seeing it again, than I did when walking out of the theater.
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Let's be blunt, the movie is, in essence, a little lumbering and flawed and has a rather odd climax. The beginning is overlong and vaguely too fantastical, but once you realize this is a very different world, a comic book really, and normal rules don't apply, it can be forgiven. In fact most of the flaws can be forgiven because of Ron Perlman and what he brought to the picture.
This is one of few movies I've ever gone to see on the opening weekend, possibly the only one. And I did so because I was already a fan of Ron Perlman and it was great to see him in a leading role, even though he's covered in makeup. Perlman is the best thing in this movie; he is perfect as Hellboy. He swaggers through it as if he'd always been a leading man. Delivering one-liners with ease and to perfection, battling monsters through subterranean sets and city streets, and giving a great comedic performance as well as a very emotional one that makes you just love the big red oaf. A great feat considering the extensive makeup he had to act through.
And the makeup and prosthetics are the best of its kind I've ever seen. There's movement and expression in the lips at times that you would think would be impossible. You might at first think that the lips are rather stationary and unexpressive, but if you just pay attention you'll see that there is a lot of movement and subtleties to it. Rick Baker should be praised for his work in this, it's amazing.
Doug Jones is awesome as the body of Abe Sapien. His movements are truly beautiful. And David Hyde Pierce as the voice is perfect. Abe is a very interesting and neat character that I wouldn't mind seeing more of. And his makeup is as amazing or even more so than Hellboy's.
John Hurt is great in this, as is Jeffrey Tambor. Everyone in this does a great job. But Perlman's performance as Hellboy really holds the movie together. His character stands out and speaks to the audience better than any other.
If you liked X-Men or Spider-Man don't expect a movie as well polished and put together, but you should be able to enjoy it and the more overt comic book feel of the movie. And unlike the aforementioned movies there is quite a bit of light humor throughout Hellboy that should garner some laughs from most anyone.
Hellboy isn't perfect, I would have changed some things, but I had fun watching it and in the end, especially for a movie of this type, I think that's what matters most. In fact I like it more now, after seeing it again, than I did when walking out of the theater.