"hellboy"

Brikar · 04-07-2004, 03:39 AM

Hellboy
Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, David Hyde Pierce
Written and directed by: Guillermo del Toro

First off, the story: In the 1940s, Professor Broom plaid part in an American operation that thwarted a Nazi plan to open a doorway to hell and wake the slumbering Chaos Gods. The portal was only open for a few minutes, but something managed to come through: a small devil child, nicknamed "Hellboy" by the American troopers that found him.

Sixty years later, Hellboy is the primary agent for a secret government agency. "There are things that go bump in the night," Broom says, "and WE are the ones who bump back."

Aided by Abe Sapien (an amphibious genius) and Liz Sherman (a pyro-kinetic), Hellboy fights the forces of darkness across the globe. But now, those pesky Nazis have returned, led by the evil Rasputin (you heard me), and they're up to their old tricks. With sixty years of extra research behind them, they're once again trying to open up that portal and wake the Chaos Gods. All they've got to do is lure Hellboy right into their trap...

This was a great flick, to be honest. It was a bit short, but del Toro's been out there in interviews saying that they cut a good 40 minutes out of the movie to have a more theatre-friendly runtime, 25 of which will be put back in for the DVD release. So if the movie seems a little uneven in places, give it some slack.

The dialogue is pretty good. There are lots of snappy one liners from Hellboy, delivered to perfection by Perlman who owns this role. He's amazing. The excessive amounts of make-up don't hinder his performance at all, and in a number of ways, enhance it. There was very little CG involved in creating Hellboy as a character, so the horns, extended chin and all of that was done with make-up and prosthetics, and it looks great. The action sequences are rather well done, but lack some of the intensity that helped out del Toro's similar "Blade II."

Besides Perlman, Blair and Hyde-Pierce also give good performances. Blair is sufficiently tortured as Sherman, who has secluded herself in a mental institution as a last-ditch effort to control her powers. Hyde-Pierce's Abe Sapien is kept mysterious, but is there when he's needed to provide necessary assistance, or even a bit of emotional bolstering.

Overall, "Hellboy" was a very enjoyable experience at the theatre. I'm looking forward to the DVD and its extra 20 minutes to flesh out the story a little bit more.

Velocian · 04-08-2004, 05:02 AM

Just tell me its better than league of extraordinary gentlemen and where in bizness :drevil:

Cymro · 04-08-2004, 11:46 AM

You could tell that one was gonna be crap by the name.

This Hellboy sounds a little crap as well though (just based off the little synopsis Brikar gave), but I might check it out if I can be bothered. Incase it is crap I'll bring a few cans of Skol Super along to pass the time

Brikar · 04-08-2004, 04:41 PM

Well, it's not crap... despite the synopsis.

"League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" was one of the most inept movies I've ever seen. "Hellboy" is nowhere near that.

Bean · 04-09-2004, 10:48 PM

I actually just watched the first half of Hellboy (I downloaded it) and couldn't find a reason to wanna watch the second half. Sorry, I just think it's another bad attempt in the current trend of comic book movies.

Although I will agree that it's better than LXG.

Brikar · 04-10-2004, 04:30 AM

Well, it's not my fault you have such bad taste. After all, you're Canadian.

Bean · 04-12-2004, 06:13 PM

*bitch slaps Brikar*

Brikar · 04-12-2004, 06:33 PM

Oh, it's on now!!

*kicks Bean in the balls*

Cymro · 04-12-2004, 10:32 PM

*Cymro grabs a phaser from his newly bought TOS Utility belt with 50 inch adjustable waist band, and stuns everyone in the bar, except himself and Gitch.*

Cymro: For The British Empire!

Gitch: Yes, the bloody colonials are fighting again!

Rorschach · 04-12-2004, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cymro@Apr 12 2004, 10:32 PM
*Cymro grabs a phaser from his newly bought TOS Utility belt with 50 inch adjustable waist band, and stuns everyone in the bar, except himself and Gitch.*

Cymro: For The British Empire!

Gitch: Yes, the bloody colonials are fighting again!

(Rorschach steps between...) "Hey, guys...Can't we all just get along?" (...produces a THERMAL DETINATOR from his pocket and flips the switch...)

04-07-2004, 03:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,606	Hellboy Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, David Hyde Pierce Written and directed by: Guillermo del Toro First off, the story: In the 1940s, Professor Broom plaid part in an American operation that thwarted a Nazi plan to open a doorway to hell and wake the slumbering Chaos Gods. The portal was only open for a few minutes, but something managed to come through: a small devil child, nicknamed "Hellboy" by the American troopers that found him. Sixty years later, Hellboy is the primary agent for a secret government agency. "There are things that go bump in the night," Broom says, "and WE are the ones who bump back." Aided by Abe Sapien (an amphibious genius) and Liz Sherman (a pyro-kinetic), Hellboy fights the forces of darkness across the globe. But now, those pesky Nazis have returned, led by the evil Rasputin (you heard me), and they're up to their old tricks. With sixty years of extra research behind them, they're once again trying to open up that portal and wake the Chaos Gods. All they've got to do is lure Hellboy right into their trap... This was a great flick, to be honest. It was a bit short, but del Toro's been out there in interviews saying that they cut a good 40 minutes out of the movie to have a more theatre-friendly runtime, 25 of which will be put back in for the DVD release. So if the movie seems a little uneven in places, give it some slack. The dialogue is pretty good. There are lots of snappy one liners from Hellboy, delivered to perfection by Perlman who owns this role. He's amazing. The excessive amounts of make-up don't hinder his performance at all, and in a number of ways, enhance it. There was very little CG involved in creating Hellboy as a character, so the horns, extended chin and all of that was done with make-up and prosthetics, and it looks great. The action sequences are rather well done, but lack some of the intensity that helped out del Toro's similar "Blade II." Besides Perlman, Blair and Hyde-Pierce also give good performances. Blair is sufficiently tortured as Sherman, who has secluded herself in a mental institution as a last-ditch effort to control her powers. Hyde-Pierce's Abe Sapien is kept mysterious, but is there when he's needed to provide necessary assistance, or even a bit of emotional bolstering. Overall, "Hellboy" was a very enjoyable experience at the theatre. I'm looking forward to the DVD and its extra 20 minutes to flesh out the story a little bit more. __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown." http://olympusmans.blogspot.com http://benforrealz.blogspot.com

04-08-2004, 11:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cymro Religious Fanatic Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Shitsville, CF63 Posts: 4,921	You could tell that one was gonna be crap by the name. This Hellboy sounds a little crap as well though (just based off the little synopsis Brikar gave), but I might check it out if I can be bothered. Incase it is crap I'll bring a few cans of Skol Super along to pass the time __________________ "Let me tell you something about humans, nephew: They're a wonderful, friendly people - as long as their bellies are full and their holosuites are working. "But take away their creature comforts, deprive them of food, sleep, sonic showers, put their lives in jeopardy over an extended period of time and those friendly, intelligent, wonderful people...will become as nasty and as violent as the most blood-thirsty klingon."

04-08-2004, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,606	Well, it's not crap... despite the synopsis. "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" was one of the most inept movies I've ever seen. "Hellboy" is nowhere near that. __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown." http://olympusmans.blogspot.com http://benforrealz.blogspot.com

04-09-2004, 10:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bean The Awesome One Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 5,055	I actually just watched the first half of Hellboy (I downloaded it) and couldn't find a reason to wanna watch the second half. Sorry, I just think it's another bad attempt in the current trend of comic book movies. Although I will agree that it's better than LXG. __________________ "I haven't faced death. I've cheated death. I've tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity. I know nothing." --James T. Kirk

04-10-2004, 04:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,606	Well, it's not my fault you have such bad taste. After all, you're Canadian. __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown." http://olympusmans.blogspot.com http://benforrealz.blogspot.com

04-08-2004, 05:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Velocian Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: 45 , 67 Posts: 12	Just tell me its better than league of extraordinary gentlemen and where in bizness :drevil:

04-12-2004, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bean The Awesome One Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 5,055	bitch slaps Brikar __________________ "I haven't faced death. I've cheated death. I've tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity. I know nothing." --James T. Kirk

04-12-2004, 06:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,606	Oh, it's on now!! kicks Bean in the balls __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown." http://olympusmans.blogspot.com http://benforrealz.blogspot.com

04-12-2004, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cymro Religious Fanatic Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Shitsville, CF63 Posts: 4,921	Cymro grabs a phaser from his newly bought TOS Utility belt with 50 inch adjustable waist band, and stuns everyone in the bar, except himself and Gitch. Cymro: For The British Empire! Gitch: Yes, the bloody colonials are fighting again! __________________ "Let me tell you something about humans, nephew: They're a wonderful, friendly people - as long as their bellies are full and their holosuites are working. "But take away their creature comforts, deprive them of food, sleep, sonic showers, put their lives in jeopardy over an extended period of time and those friendly, intelligent, wonderful people...will become as nasty and as violent as the most blood-thirsty klingon."

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