
Hellboy
2004, Fantasy/Action, 2h 5m
203 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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With wit, humor and Guillermo del Toro's fantastic visuals, the entertaining Hellboy transcends the derivative nature of the genre. Read critic reviews
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Hellboy
Professor Bruttenholm
Liz Sherman
John Myers
Grigori Rasputin
Dr. Tom Manning
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Critic Reviews for Hellboy
All Critics (203) | Top Critics (50) | Fresh (165) | Rotten (38)
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The film may not be thrill-a-minute entertainment like Superman, Spiderman or Batman. But this is precisely what makes it tick.
January 7, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
When the movie's story line concentrates on the character of Hellboy and his relationships with those important to him, the film becomes a unique romp, with an exciting yet vulnerable superhero at the center who just happens to be the spawn of Satan.
April 14, 2013 | Full Review… -
Somewhat entertaining, but too scary for many.
December 24, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Played by Ron Perlman, he's the most magnetic action hero I've come across in a long while, though I couldn't make heads or tails of this story.
April 18, 2007 | Full Review… -
Unfortunately, after setting up this fresh blue-collar scenario in the movie's first hour, Del Toro wallows in pyrotechnics.
April 18, 2007 | Full Review… -
Del Toro, in love with his source but never overawed by it, keeps things moving; Perlman ties it together with some of the driest witticisms this side of Indiana Jones. Like we said: fun.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Hellboy
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Apr 21, 2013A clever adaptation featuring likable characters and over the top action, with a tint of slick humour. Hellboy is a genre defying, fascinating and exciting. It's got a well written script and amazing performance from Hurt, Perlman and Blair, Hellboy is a must see for fans of comic books.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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Jun 12, 2012Hellboy is an exciting and action packed film based on a Dark Horse comic series. The story follows Hellboy, a demon from another dimension, and his team as they combat supernatural threats to mankind. Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, and John Hurt lead the cast and deliver solid performances. And, director Guillermo del Toro does an excellent job at crafting a captivating visual aesthetic that complements the supernatural themes of the Hellboy universe. However, a couple characters and story point misfire. Still, Hellboy is a unique superhero film that's full of action and adventure.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Dec 02, 2011Hellboy is an amazing thrill ride. Not only was it great to pick Ron Perlman, it was great to make this movie. The plot was fun, the effects and music were great, and the fish guy was awesome. My only tiff is sometimes the effects were cheesy. But if you can deal with that youll love this movie.Bradley W Super Reviewer
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Nov 30, 2011Decent Superhero/action film, Hellboy is a flawed, but nonetheless thrilling ride. Starring Ron Perlman (Whom I don't like, Hellboy does deliver some decent action, but is never anything spectacular. I felt disappointed in this film, and the film had potential to really be a great superhero film, but it never really took off. I thought the film was decent, entertaining and fun, but I felt that this film could have been much better than it turned out to be. This film is disappointing, but it's also a pretty entertaining film. I'm just stating that the film could have been much better. For what it is, this is mindless entertainment and does deliver some entertaining moments. However I don't think it's the film that everyone claims it to be, and del Toro, though an excellent director could have done better. Luckily the sequel to this film was better, and the plot was much more elaborate. There is something missing to this film to really make it a stunning action film. All the necessary ingredients are here, but something doesn't quite fit. The visuals are terrific, and it's the films greatest strength. I just preferred the sequel and thought that this film was average and really I didn't see why the film has gotten so much praise. The film is average entertainment, and I was disappointed because I thought it was going to be phenomenal, unfortunately this is one of those films that I felt was overhyped a bit, and it lacked something to really make it great. Overall a decent action film, never great, but not bad either.Alex r Super Reviewer
Hellboy Quotes
Hellboy: | I'm fireproof. You're not. |
Liz Sherman: | Red, white, whatever. Guys are all the same. |
Abe Sapien: | Remind me why I do this again. |
Hellboy: | Rotten eggs and the safety of mankind |
Abe Sapien: | Ah. |
Hellboy: | Didn't I kill you already? |
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