While the character of Hellboy is entertaining, the film in which he appears is largely an exploitative jumble.
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04/02/04
Hellboy (2004)
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Reviews Counted:190
Fresh:153
Rotten:37
Average Rating:6.8/10
Consensus: Hellboy is pretty derivative, but there's enough wit and humor here to keep it entertaining.
Runtime: 2 hrs 12 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: Based on the comic book series by Mike Mignola, Guillermo del Toro's gleefully eccentric film follows the supernatural adventures of Hellboy (Ron Perlman), a cigar-chomping, horn-filing demonic... [More]
Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Rupert Evans, John Hurt
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
Reviews for Hellboy
101 - 120 (sorted by date; UK critics are listed first)
For all the monstrous eviscerations, there's no real heart here.
04/02/04
I don't know if Hellboy has had a Beauty and the Beast relationship in his comic-book life, but if he did, the filmmakers did right by him in casting Ron Perlman.
04/02/04
Silly stuff, to be sure, but Perlman is so spectacular that he holds it together.
04/02/04
A film for comic book fanatics, children and fantasy fans, but it's hardly a heavenly experience for those who prefer actual literature.
04/02/04
Wickedly good!
04/02/04
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04/02/04
Top CriticDel Toro's wittiest, most visually diverse feature to date.
04/02/04
Guillermo del Toro's above-average if not-quite-spectacular adaptation of Hellboy sticks to this expectation-flipping recipe and retains the comic's cheeky, po-mo spirit.
04/02/04
Surprisingly enjoyable.
04/02/04
Despite its shallow feel, Hellboy still succeeds as a piece of relentless pop entertainment.
04/02/04
Del Toro has traded the subtlety for special effects that aren't.
04/02/04
The latest hero for our time is red.
04/02/04
Hellboy can be a kick -- even if you're not a devotee of the comics.
04/02/04
The best comic book flick since Spider-Man and a bonafide blast of a film.
04/02/04
Far be it from me to endorse yet another franchise, but thanks to del Toro and a smart script, Hellboy is so entertaining that you long to see what further heck this gang can raise.
04/02/04
The constant winking at the audience does get a little tiresome, but for the most part, the film is a fun and thrilling action piece.
04/02/04
Hellboy boasts a fine performance from Perlman, who manages to create a real character despite wearing a ton of red makeup and what appears to be a leather Hellboy suit.
04/02/04
Del Toro clearly knows exactly what he's doing. With the big budget of Hellboy, he was given the tools to do it well, along with the freedom to do it right.
04/02/04
[Hellboy] smacks of first in franchise and, with a better story and more wicked bad guys, will probably end up with a sequel or two.
04/02/04
Latest News for Hellboy
April 22, 2009:
Ron Perlman Talks Hellboy III, Bubba Nosferatu 
We know Guillermo del Toro is wrapped up in "The Hobbit" for the next few years, but could a third "Hellboy" come together without his direct participation? Not if Ron Perlman... More...
April 21, 2009:
Five Favorite Films with Ron Perlman
While he's become best known for portraying a red, horned antihero in Guillermo del Toro's popular comic book adaptations Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Ron Perlman... More...
November 14, 2008:
Five Favorite Films with Guillermo del Toro
RT caught up with Hellboy II director Guillermo del Toro at the DVD/Blu-ray Launch Event for Hellboy II: The Golden Army, where the celebrated fantasy auteur shared his favorite... More...
November 12, 2008:
Five Favorite Films with Hellboy's Mike Mignola
RT speaks with Hellboy comics creator Mike Mignola to learn his Five Favorite Films of all time, which appropriately span the cinematic landscape where art meets horror. More...
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