Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 11, 2008
7.7
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Generally favorable reviews based on 514 Ratings
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BrianM.Jul 13, 2008
The most creative movie of the year.
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PaulCJul 13, 2008
A visual treat. Better than Hellboy 1, though I didn't much care for Hellboy 1.
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9
[Anonymous]Jul 13, 2008
"Hellboy II is retread and blase, boring and all-too familiar. Del Toro is sloughing through a look which he has been rehashing for a number of years, cribbing from one film to the next. What is most fatal to Hellboy II is the lack of any "Hellboy II is retread and blase, boring and all-too familiar. Del Toro is sloughing through a look which he has been rehashing for a number of years, cribbing from one film to the next. What is most fatal to Hellboy II is the lack of any seriousness." You telling me giant self repairing magic coins ain't serious?… Expand
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JustinJul 13, 2008
I get that Del Toro is a visual guy and the visuals were great but everything else was just stock. The boring and rather pointless relationship troubles, the complete lack of necessary action sequences that a sequel to a action packed movie I get that Del Toro is a visual guy and the visuals were great but everything else was just stock. The boring and rather pointless relationship troubles, the complete lack of necessary action sequences that a sequel to a action packed movie should have, and the horrible ending are what really make me hate this movie. This isn't the worst sequel movie I've ever seen but I could have been a whole fucking lot better.… Expand
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KerryM.Jul 14, 2008
Loved the special effects and look of the film, but the storyline was a little too LOTR for me and Selma Blair cannot act.
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JulieZ.Jul 14, 2008
Quite tedious, as well as a hodge-podge of tired and previously seen special effects mainstays. The only redeeming aspect is the prince and his sword-fighting skill and choreography.
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hollycJul 17, 2008
As others have said--this is a fun film--lots of eye candy--but don't pay too close attention to the plot/story/LOTR-clone-mythos as it's definitely lacking in that dept. In fact, what makes all that forgivable is that the director As others have said--this is a fun film--lots of eye candy--but don't pay too close attention to the plot/story/LOTR-clone-mythos as it's definitely lacking in that dept. In fact, what makes all that forgivable is that the director doesn't seem to take it too serious either (you could say Hellboy himself doesn't take it too seriously). And I agree with others, Selma Blair --both her character and her acting are placeholders here--barely an effort made. hopefully next time (if there is a next time) they'll invest a lot more money into a much better script.… Expand
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SamuelJJul 19, 2008
Yes the movie has very visionary and creative aspects, yes some of the acting is pretty good, and yes it did bring a bit of fun humor into a pretty serious series, but this movie has got to be the most boring, poorly written piece of trash Yes the movie has very visionary and creative aspects, yes some of the acting is pretty good, and yes it did bring a bit of fun humor into a pretty serious series, but this movie has got to be the most boring, poorly written piece of trash ever conceived by man. And the "comedy" is completely over used and over-the-top (I swear I was half-expecting Abe Sapien to throw a freakin pie).… Expand
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JackF.Jul 25, 2008
One of the worst movies of the year. I completely fail to see why this got any praise whatsoever.
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iRKJul 31, 2008
If there is one thing Del Toro cannot do it's humor. The humor was so campy in this film I felt awkward and embarrassed. The Barry Manilow "beer" song was unbelievably stupid. It works in comic book form, but not on the big screen. I If there is one thing Del Toro cannot do it's humor. The humor was so campy in this film I felt awkward and embarrassed. The Barry Manilow "beer" song was unbelievably stupid. It works in comic book form, but not on the big screen. I liked Wink, but we needed some more action with him. The rest of the action scenes like fighting the giant elemental was, again, campy at best and very disappointing. Like Lucas, Del Toro needs quite a few lessons in how to make comedy, or better yet, just leave it to those who know how to do it, and stick with Pan's Labyrinth.… Expand
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JordanR.Aug 19, 2008
Fairly well done, Del Toro's visual extravaganza goes slightly over board though. It feels like some points we are just watching the stuff Del Toro dreams about. The Humor is fairly dry but gets a chuckle.
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KPAug 25, 2009
I held out on watching the Hellboy movies due to my intuition. But the critics rated them so high I finally watched both films. I enjoyed the 1st much more than the 2nd. Both are well crafted. But HB2 just had too many "cheesy" joke moments. I held out on watching the Hellboy movies due to my intuition. But the critics rated them so high I finally watched both films. I enjoyed the 1st much more than the 2nd. Both are well crafted. But HB2 just had too many "cheesy" joke moments. It really broke the flow for me. Shocked it was rated better than the 1st film. But critics are rarely correct so there ya go. ps-I, like user "Help U" fell asleep at the end too... and I never fall asleep during movies.… Expand
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MikeNov 23, 2008
Very enjoyable, a lot better then the first hellboy. A movie not to be taken seriously. It dragged a little in the beginning. But overall a good movie.
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akshatmahajanSep 21, 2020
I loved this movie. It was entertaining and well-paced, just like the first part. In many cases, sequels are not good/ satisfactory but this was one of the good sequel. Everything was good just like the first part

Pearlman played the role ofI loved this movie. It was entertaining and well-paced, just like the first part. In many cases, sequels are not good/ satisfactory but this was one of the good sequel. Everything was good just like the first part

Pearlman played the role of Hellboy very nicely. All of the other significant characters are equally well-presented by their respective actors.

The movie moved well, didn't get stalled anywhere, and both the action and drama were moderated with smooth transitions between each.

Overall, I would recommend this movie to everyone. You will surely love it.… Expand
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FotonoNov 5, 2021
I wanted to watch something else, but I lost the bet. So I got to watch this crap. I hated it.
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ResoulMay 3, 2023
Not as good as the first one but still a really good movie and still better then most super hero movies, and not just the "bad" ones that have been coming out lately, its 100% one of the top ten best superhero movies ever even tho the firstNot as good as the first one but still a really good movie and still better then most super hero movies, and not just the "bad" ones that have been coming out lately, its 100% one of the top ten best superhero movies ever even tho the first movie is better but that just goes to show how good the first movie was.… Expand
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