Considering, I'm not that that big a fan of Hellboy, I thought this sequel was pretty good. I very much preferred this film over the first, and I thought it was much more engaging than the first. I usually have mixed feelings about Ron Perlman, but he was pretty good here. This is a pretty good action film. I enjoyed
the visuals and effective action scenes, though I thought that the first Hellboy was borderline decent, this one is far better, and I'm saying this as a guy who really doesn't like Ron Perlman. But I'm a film buff that recognizes a good performance when I see one, and Perlman gave one here. This sequel is not perfect (like so many others) but for what it is, it's a fun action film that does deliver a good, entertaining two hours. Sure there's lots of room for improvement, but for the most part, this sequel is good for what it is. The film is a good action film that is visually appealing and with a good cast, it makes this a worthwhile and better film than the first. Although I consider Pan's Labyrinth to be director Guillermo del Toro's best film, this is still a good film that comic book fans will enjoy. I for one am surprised I liked this film, as I really think that the first wasn't anything memorable. The first was decent, but something lacked in the film to really make it something good. This is what del Toro fixed with this sequel, though at times uneven, this sequel is better than the first and is a lot more entertaining. If you were disappointed by the first, this film may be the perfect sequel for you.
November 30, 2011
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