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 enlarge | Actors: James Babson, Ladislav Beran, Selma Blair, Brian Caspe, Garth Cooper
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  404 reviews
Sales Rank: 944
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 122
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 01317
ISBN: 1404935924
UPC: 043396013179
EAN: 9781404935921
ASIN: B00008EY65
Theatrical Release Date: April 2, 2004
Release Date: June 21, 2004
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Phenom of a movie! September 19, 2008
Opening WWII scene is absolutely amazing. Guillermo del Toro is a film making genius. A must see!
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 A good idea that's poorly executed September 9, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
At the end of WW2, Hitler attempts to open the gateway to Hell in order to bring back a weapon that will allow him to win the war. He is stopped by the Allies, but while the gate is open, a baby demon, Hellboy (Ron Perlman), comes through. 60 years later, Hellboy, who has been raised by the Allies and is now fighting on the side of good, must go up against the people who brought him to earth in the first place and stop them from bringing about the Apocalypse.
"Hellboy" is a really great idea for a film that is let down by its poor execution. The idea of a demon fighting for good has so much potential, as does the idea of him having a pyrokinetic girlfriend (played by Selma Blair), and as with all Guillermo del Toro films, this one is also visually stunning, but once I got over the initial "wow" factor of the special effects, I soon realized that the plot is pretty thin, the characters are boring and the good ideas are underdeveloped (I thought it was criminal that Liz, the pyrokinetic girl, should really only use her powers about once in the whole film). The ending is also a major let-down. It just isn't big enough for what went before it and my father, who saw the film with me, actually said "that's it?!" when the credits started to roll.
Although I haven't seen it yet, I have heard that "Hellboy 2" is an improvement on this film, which doesn't surprise me, considering the fact that, after a film this disappointing, the only way to go is up.
 Action, oh yes, but it's a love story. September 9, 2008
When you meet our hero, you should be shocked, but his character melts you, as he plays a charming soul. The action is different, but never the less required to give this film an edge, and the end can only ever be done in this movie, cool yet hot.
Nope the guys won't see the romance, just the well hard action, but you girls will see his soft side, and oddly admire him.
If you want a SCI FI film with a difference even a bit of, should I say cuteness?! He could be your hellish hero too.
Always worth a watch, just see him get love advice from a kid on a roof.
Great Fantasy Movie August 26, 2008
Love this movie. Ron Perlman is great as Hellboy. Can't wait to buy the second movie in this series.
Good And Dark, This Superhero Movie Is Not For Kids August 26, 2008
It is a well made movie with a good and hellish storyline. But it is too dark to be family viewable, discretion is advised. If you like the gene, devils and monsters, it is a great movie.
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