This movie was awesome. I saw this a few days ago and all I can say is wow. So much action and what an entertaining movie. Compared to handcock, hellboy takes the cake.

Entertaining and action packed. The story made sense even though I was not familiar with the graphic novel or the first movie. The plot kept up suspense and surprises without leaving me wondering what was going on. Hellboy II handles the "alien superhero who is hated by the people" theme without the abrasiveness and frequent curse words of Hancock. Not suitable for young kids, but might be okay for some 11-12 year olds. Now I just need to figure out how to get the !@#$% Barry Manilow song out of my head. In response to the person who asked how I could rate the movie before I saw it, I saw it Tuesday 7/8.

Guillermo del Toro's attention to detail and his ultra-sense of the weird were in full bloom in Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Toro and Hellboy creator/artist/writer, Mike Mignola, co-wrote this BUSY and ultimately very predictable screenplay. Hellboy II was action from start to finish - and quite exhausting at that! Give us more breaks - with more character developments - less hype! (Though improved, Selma Blair still sucked in her role) The prosthetics and animatronics creatures and effects were PLENTY- satisfying the most die-hard hardcore fans of this genre. Toro's muse du jour, Doug Jones, was especially MASTERFUL and EXPRESSIVE at channeling Toro's creatures. I especially enjoyed his portrayal of the Angel of Death. The best scene in the movie was surprisingly NOT the Golden Army's inevitable activation - BUT, was the CATHARTIC SATISFYING CLIMACTIC showdown between the elf-prince Nuada and Hellboy. Recommendation: Go see it - but be prepared for sensory overload!

50 year old here! Took my son & 7 friends and I laughed more than them!