'Hellboy 2' brings heavenly visuals
Ed Komenda
Issue date: 7/16/08 Section: The Edge
Played by Ron Pearlman, Hellboy is the same red-hot, badass demon we all remember from del Toro's first installment. Pearlman's performance is effective and very entertaining to watch. Hellboy's fiery companion Liz Sherman (Selma Blair), contributes much in terms of story, although she doesn't add much to this film in terms of performance.
Luke Goss plays the evil Prince Nuada very well, taking the tag "creepy" to a whole different level. Prince Nuada utilizes combatant skill against Hellboy in multiple scenes, showcasing both his blade and martial arts tactics alike.
Abe Sapien (Doug Jones), that overly-blue, aquatic humanoid, returns with one of the film's most memorable roles. Faced with feelings of apparent infatuation over the antagonist's twin sister Princess Nuala (Anna Walton), Abe is a gushy mess most of the time, unable to keep himself composed in dire situations. Abe's faltering attitude towards justice creates a few sticky situations, with Hellboy at the receiving end of the difficulty.
A new character is the recipient of the other memorable performance. Johann Krauss (Seth MacFarlane) enters the frame wearing what resembles the suits worn by those sci-fi spacemen of the late 1950s. But Krauss is anything but a fleshy being; he is made up entirely of ectoplasm. Considering himself a bona fide German Psychic, Krauss contributes much to the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense, unlocking doors, controlling minds and supplying knowledgable advice.
"Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" is a decent summer super-hero movie that is definitely worth the time. The film's creatures, stellar visuals and director Guillermo del Toro are all valid reasons snag a ticket.
Luke Goss plays the evil Prince Nuada very well, taking the tag "creepy" to a whole different level. Prince Nuada utilizes combatant skill against Hellboy in multiple scenes, showcasing both his blade and martial arts tactics alike.
Abe Sapien (Doug Jones), that overly-blue, aquatic humanoid, returns with one of the film's most memorable roles. Faced with feelings of apparent infatuation over the antagonist's twin sister Princess Nuala (Anna Walton), Abe is a gushy mess most of the time, unable to keep himself composed in dire situations. Abe's faltering attitude towards justice creates a few sticky situations, with Hellboy at the receiving end of the difficulty.
A new character is the recipient of the other memorable performance. Johann Krauss (Seth MacFarlane) enters the frame wearing what resembles the suits worn by those sci-fi spacemen of the late 1950s. But Krauss is anything but a fleshy being; he is made up entirely of ectoplasm. Considering himself a bona fide German Psychic, Krauss contributes much to the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense, unlocking doors, controlling minds and supplying knowledgable advice.
"Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" is a decent summer super-hero movie that is definitely worth the time. The film's creatures, stellar visuals and director Guillermo del Toro are all valid reasons snag a ticket.
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