Hellboy (2 Discs)
Featuring: Ron Perlman, John Hurt & Selma Blair
Format: DVD | Rating: 12 years & over
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Give evil hell!
In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where an occult ceremony is taking place, but not before a demon, Hellboy, has already been conjured. Joining the Allied forces, Hellboy eventually grows to adulthood under the supervision of his adopted 'father' Trevor Bruttenholm, serving the cause of good rather than evil.
When the powerful and evil Nazi figure who unleashed Hellboy suddenly reappears in modern times, he discovers that Hellboy is now working as a paranormal investigator at a secret U.S. government agency dedicated to protecting humanity from the forces of darkness. Now,
… more » « less- Audio commentary from members of the cast
- Introduction from director Guillermo del Toro
- Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary
- 'Hellboy - The Seeds Of Creation' documentary (in 27 parts)
- 'Visit The Set' featurettes
- 'From The Den - Hellboy Recommends': 4 short films
- 4 features (featuring an introduction from Selma Blair)
- 'Kroenan's Lair': scene deconstruction
- Multi-angle storyboard comparisons of Kroenan's lair
- Photo montage video
- Hellboy story track
- 8 branching DVD comics
- Character biographies
- TV spots
Average rating (33 reviews)
"Hellboy" isn't just another comic book movie. The main character, the demonic Hellboy, played by Ron Perlman, isn't so much a superhero. One might call him more of an anti-hero. Hellboy, as an infant devil, was drawn out of Hell by an immortal Rasputin in 1944. Today he works for a secret government agency that deals with the paranormal. Think "Men In Black" with kind of a spiritual slant. Anyway, the visuals are amazing, and the imagery is also eye-catching, but shocking at times. The story is quite good. Maybe a bit far-fetched, but there have been worse along these lines. This is a good movie to see to get the full spectrum of comic book movies.
One of the best comic book films in a long time. can't wait fot the second one to come out on dvd!!!!!!!!!!
Hellboy is a great adaption of the dark horse graphic novels, that is brought to life in vivid fashion by the visionary director of the brilliant BLADE 2 and Pan's Labrynth Guillermo Del Toro .
Ron Perlman is amazing as Hellboy as he struggles to be accepted as a person and not as a freak. The cigar Chomping creation is a Bad Ass as he despatches with the things that go bump in the night, but there is also a very real human side to the outcast from hell. The movie also features so many outlandish creations that due to the running time, not enough time is spent with them in this first outing. But with HELLBOY 2 due for release in the summer of 2008, no doubt these will be given extra attention. The film dazzles with it's action sequences, but some times it feels a little repetative with one monster mash after another. But this is a minor flaw to what is without a doubt one of the most imaginitive films in years.
A Hell of allot of fun!
I bought this film for my hubby. I didn't think I'd like it but was quite surprised that I did. The special effects are fantastic and Ron Perlman played a great role. It wasn't a fantastic storyline. However, if you're a fan of comic book films you'll like it. And it's real cheap!!
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