It's inevitable that these comic-based movies would have their sequels. There's such a wealth of material to draw from, after all. Anyway, I really do appreciate Hellyboy 2. Indeed, it is superior to Hellboy 1.
The first thing that drew me were the action sequences. I mean, what's a comic movie without its action? We're going to need to have different expectations given the context, after all. Anyway, this is the first time I've seen a convincing elven war dancer on the big screen. Prince Nuada could well pass for how I envisioned Drizzt Do'Urden to appear on television. Such speed and elegance of the movies that do not smack too much of stage swordplay. I like it that the moves were executed without hesitation.
Story wise, it's really quite standard Hellboy fare. World threatened, save the world. For some reason, that always happens. Don't people get tired that their world is always facing imminent destruction? I liked the chemistry between Liz and Red, though. That's how things should work: With lots of friction and preferably flames reaching to the skies.
Overall, I liked Hellboy 2 a lot. Not as much as I liked Batman (I do so love evil geniuses), but the grand action scenes and magical moments really brought the movie to life. 8/10
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I liked The Dark Knight a lot but I had more fun at Hellboy 2. Heath Ledger's performance won't be topped this year, but I thought the action was more entertaining in Hellboy.
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