MOVIES: Hellboy

[Mann]

I heard something about this movie. Trailer reminds me of that bad movie LXG, but the effects are somewhat more impressive

http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_picture...ailer_high.html (http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/hellboy/hellboy_trailer_high.html)

[Darth Vegas]

Make it a Blockbuster night. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Handothrawn]

I like the comic, and the trailer looks good, so I'll probably see it, the only thing I don't like is that Hellboy is a little too bright, the red really stands out in some parts.

[Lord Rocha]

I saw the trailer and I have the feeling we have another mediocre action movie (such as the forgetable and lame Daredevil ) next to hit theaters....

[goodwije]

I have never heard of Hellboy.. is there a good back story?

[maddog62]

That looks like a movie I pass over to see Beverly Hills Cop once again at Blockbuster.

[goodwije]

looks like a copy of the X-men story, still could be a fun movie.

[Lord Rocha]

Originally posted by goodwije@Dec 2 2003, 06:29 PM
looks like a copy of the X-men story, still could be a fun movie.
I really doubt that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[goodwije]

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Guess i am not as jaded as a lot of people into sci-fi/fantasy. I watched the trailer a few times and i think it looks like it could be fun.

Of course i thought Starship Troopers and Underworld were going to be cool too, so what do i know.

[maddog62]

Originally posted by goodwije@Dec 3 2003, 02:57 AM
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Guess i am not as jaded as a lot of people into sci-fi/fantasy. I watched the trailer a few times and i think it looks like it could be fun.

Of course i thought Starship Troopers and Underworld were going to be cool too, so what do i know.
Starship Troopers was a cool movie for what it was. It was WW2 recreated to be futeristic. It was writen in the late 40's or early 50's, I do believe.

[goodwije]

well that is what the book was style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif quite good, the movie was just an excuse to show boobs and pecs. Not that i mind that all that much, but the training became the story instead of setting up the story.

[brookie]

i know WIZARD had really hyped this movie and they say its suppossed to be fantastic. but thats all i have read a bout it the costumes and makeup look real nice

[Phil Tinajero]

I've seen the trailer twice now and I think Hellboy looks good. I mean, I've never taken a look at the comics so I have no idea what it's about, but the movie looks entertaining.

[Darth Vegas]

I think I may have to change my opinion about this movie...

http://www.chud.com/news/jan04/jan12hell.php3

[goodwije]

He seems excited about it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif He also obviously knows the story well, i do not, and i think a lot of other people do not. I wonder how well it will play to us.

[Darth_Badman]

In the immortal words of me....It will Suck F***er.

[brookie]

no it wont suck, its going to be way cool if your a fan of the comic

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Darth_Badman@Jan 13 2004, 09:23 AM
In the immortal words of me....It will Suck F***er.
A critic, and fan, who saw it, who I often find myself agreeing with, said otherwise.

[Javen]

I seen the trailer today. It was at the begining of the Once upon a time in mexico DVD.

[Darth Vegas]

Exclusive new Hellboy poster - drawn by Drew Struzan. Sad thing is, they aren't gonna use it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

http://www.chud.com/posters/hellboystruzanb.jpg

[Spacehunter24]

I'd never even heard of HELLBOY until a couple months ago, but I wasn't impressed with the trailer. I like Ron Perlman, who's virtually unrecognizable in all that makeup, but I won't be seeing the movie. Maybe--maybe--a video rental. (And for the record, I thought LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN was one of the coolest, most entertaining movies of 2003. Too bad we won't get the sequel with the League fighting the Martian invasion of Earth. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif )

[Darth Vegas]

Actually dude, according to the folks at CHUD.com who have scene the movie, been on set, talked with the director, producers, and the star, that this is going to be one of the best films this year - I think you should give it a chance. The film will deliver.

If you thought LXG was even slightly entertaining, I don't think it could be at all possible for you to be dissapointed with this flick, it's in a completely different league than LXG I'll tell you that right now.

[Mann]

yeah,...LXG kinds sorta sucked, and this movie is getting good word of mouth right now. Says that there is a scene that "forget the Burly Brawl" so I can't wait.

[Darth Vegas]

LXG kinda sorta sucked?

And yes, this flick is getting VERY good word of mouth. I wasn't looking forward to this at first, but there's no way I'm missing it now.

[Mann]

Hope its better than Hulk... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

[bodegage]

Hulk wasn't bad....just not great. It went for a much more dramatic approach than most of the other comic book movies and unfortunately weren't able to pull it off.

Anyone else heard teh David Duchovny rumour for Hulk 2? Eric Bana apparently wasn't thrilled with teh original's poor reception and has backed out.

On topic, Hellboy look sweet!

[Darth Vegas]

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Hellboy-1131153/

http://www.suntimes.com/output/ebert1/wkp-...hellboy02f.html (http://www.suntimes.com/output/ebert1/wkp-news-hellboy02f.html)

Alot of the reviewers apparantly forgot (or just didn't know) this was a movie based on a comic book super hero before they saw the movie, I keep hearing alot of the same complaints like "There is character development...but then the rest is just action" and "It's too loud", and then there's the comments that make absolutely-no-sense-what-so-ever like Roger Eberts comment that the creatures appeared to be stoolen from The Matrix... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveup.gif

But for the most part the film is getting great reviews...

Who else is going to see this today? Anyone seen it already?

[kopernikuz]

I read that Ebert review earlier today... where does he mention the Matrix? He gave it 3 1/2 stars and appeared to really enjoy it. His review is very positive.

[Darth Vegas]

He said it on the show not in the Chicago Sun-Times review. He clearly did like the movie, but that one comment was just kinda like something somebody on a messageboard would say... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Darth Vegas]

So before I just go blabbing my mouth about it, who else has seen it?

[Mann]

I think he means the creatures look like the twins because of the dreadlock things. But I agree, it doesn't look too much like the matrix.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by TK-007@Apr 2 2004, 10:09 PM
So before I just go blabbing my mouth about it, who else has seen it?
I saw it last night at a free sneak preview with some friends. Three of us are comic collectors, however we don't collect Hellboy. We all really liked the movie alot. It had good special effects,good action, and was fun and funny. Ron Perlman did a really good job also.

It's definitely a good time and worth seeing.

And just for the record, I liked LXG.

[Javen]

I just got back form seeing Hellboy. It was a pretty good. I was thinking itw as going to be an X-Men ripoff, but it surprised me. It was a fun movie.

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Mann@Apr 2 2004, 07:35 PM
I think he means the creatures look like the twins because of the dreadlock things. But I agree, it doesn't look too much like the matrix.
Actually I think he meant the Gods of Chaos, but there's no similarity there either, it's not like The Matrix invented tenticles and dreadlocks. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif

Anyway I loved the movie. Great sorta quirky dialogue, Ron Perlman totally owned, it's just a real fun ride, and I think it's one of the best, if not the best comic adaptions yet. I say that because it's the most like it's source material in comparison to other 'comic book movies'.

But it's not flawless, I would've liked to have learned more about who the characters were, why they were that way, etc etc, there just wasn't much explanation, and for the characters it just kinda felt like another day on the job which for me as an audience member took away the tension, kinda felt like the pilot for a tv series in that respect. Basically the film just left you wanting more, and I geuss that's a good thing.

[RollaFett]

I had only heard of the comic book, but never had any clue what it was about. That said, I have read more kick-a$$ reviews for this flick than any other comic movie ever! I am definately going to see this, and perhaps even pick up a trade paperback of the comic as well, if I like the flick, of course.

[Mann]

Originally posted by GollaFett@Apr 4 2004, 02:09 AM
I had only heard of the comic book, but never had any clue what it was about. That said, I have read more kick-a$$ reviews for this flick than any other comic movie ever! I am definately going to see this, and perhaps even pick up a trade paperback of the comic as well, if I like the flick, of course.
actually, I think X2 and Spiderman had just as good reviews as this movie did.

Though x2 was hit hard by some reveiwers.

[brookie]

Originally posted by GollaFett@Apr 3 2004, 09:09 PM
I had only heard of the comic book, but never had any clue what it was about. That said, I have read more kick-a$$ reviews for this flick than any other comic movie ever! I am definately going to see this, and perhaps even pick up a trade paperback of the comic as well, if I like the flick, of course.
yes pick up "seed of destruction" thats what the movie was based on , also "the corpse" which is actually only 25 cents right now! but seed of destruction isnt my favorite i enjoy "the right hand of doom and other stories" i havent seen the film yes and trying not to read other reviews cause im going tommorow night! so i cant tell you if the film does the book justice, i think it will the visuals look awsom

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Mann@Apr 3 2004, 06:25 PM
actually, I think X2 and Spiderman had just as good reviews as this movie did.
Maybe but neither of them had the flaming hard-on love from CHUD and AICN. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[RollaFett]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>actually, I think X2 and Spiderman had just as good reviews as this movie did.[/b][/quote]

You're right, both of those did have excellent reviews, but I remember negative reviews as well. (for the record, I loved both flicks) As of now, I have yet to see or read anything negative about 'Hellboy', period. I'm sure there are some out there, but everything I've read has been very positive.

[RollaFett]

Brookie, thanks for the tips. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Mann]

Originally posted by TK-007+Apr 4 2004, 03:51 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TK-007 @ Apr 4 2004, 03:51 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Mann@Apr 3 2004, 06:25 PM
actually, I think X2 and Spiderman had just as good reviews as this movie did.
Maybe but neither of them had the flaming hard-on love from CHUD and AICN. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif [/b][/quote]
lol, stop the presses! Harry Knowles loves a comicbook movie!

He also liked Daredevil alot. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveup.gif

but I guess its his opinion.

[Cypher-X]

This movie totally rocked when I saw it earlier today. (Not that it's changed since then.....)

Action 9/10
Story 10/10
Girls 11/10 (That fishman was HAWT)
Special Effects 10/10
Hellboy's Hairdo -1/10

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Cypher-X@Apr 3 2004, 11:29 PM
Girls 11/10 (That fishman was HAWT)
The fishman was also a dude, dude. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Hellboy's Hairdo -1/10 [/b][/quote]
That's unfair. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Rogue_0009]

<span style="color:red">Saw this movie last that it was really good and also I thouht HB sumo topknot was kinda cool</span>

[Cypher-X]

Originally posted by TK-007+Apr 4 2004, 09:23 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TK-007 @ Apr 4 2004, 09:23 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Cypher-X@Apr 3 2004, 11:29 PM
Girls 11/10 (That fishman was HAWT)
The fishman was also a dude, dude. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Hellboy's Hairdo -1/10 [/b][/quote]
That's unfair. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif [/b][/quote]
Dude i knew fishman was a guy. haha

He had that little chinese bow thing I didn't like.....

[brookie]

hellboy kicked ass, stayed true to the comic, was a combination of "seed of destruction", "right hand of doom" and and little ode to "the corpse", it was everything i expected and more. was definitely one of the best comic-to screen films so far.

[Darth Vegas]

It's even better the second time around.

[brookie]

Originally posted by TK-007@Apr 5 2004, 10:20 AM
It's even better the second time around.
awsome, i would really like to see it again style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

[Darth Vegas]

Ron Perlaman interview: http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?cont...ntentId=2295758 (http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?contentId=2295758)

Sounds like Hellboy 2 is happening. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[brookie]

Originally posted by TK-007@Apr 7 2004, 02:05 PM
Ron Perlaman interview: http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?cont...ntentId=2295758 (http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?contentId=2295758)

Sounds like Hellboy 2 is happening. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sluggo]

Hellboy 2?
H - E - Double Hockey Sticks Yeah!!!

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[Darth Vegas]

http://www.creature-corner.com/news4/apr08...08hellboy2.php3 (http://www.creature-corner.com/news4/apr08hellboy2.php3)

[Vibroblade]

Pretty good movie.

As compared to other comic book movies ( keep in mind I have never read comics ), I'd rate it just behind X2.

[Darth Vegas]

And how do you rank X2?

Here's some funny sh*t, CAP's review of Hellboy:

http://www.capalert.com/capreports/hellboy.htm

[Tovor]

Why is it funny sh*t? The following quote speaks volumes, IMO:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>This is one film that gives meaning to my saying "For so long we have become so drugged by the narcotics of extremes that what once was morally unacceptable has become morally invisible."[/b][/quote]

[8-Ball]

Originally posted by TK-007@Apr 7 2004, 02:05 PM
Sounds like Hellboy 2 is happening. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
not with how its doing in the boxoffice and how much it cost, their gonna lose about 20-25 mil

[Vibroblade]

I'll probably get smashed for saying this, but my current ranking of comic book movies goes like this:

1)Superman II
2)Spiderman
3)X2
4)Hellboy
5)Batman
6)X-men

I didn't rank the others because they're all about the same. Ok movies, but nothing really to talk about.

[Javen]

Good choices Vibro, but you think Superman II is better than I? I love Superman I. It is my top favorite comic movies. Not that you choice is bad, just wondering why?

[Vibroblade]

I'd put Superman right around X-men in my rankings.

I don't know why I have II so far ahead of the original Superman really. I just remember that I thought the first one was a bit slow.....It has been a long time since I watched some of these movies, so my rankings might be a bit off.

[brookie]

Originally posted by TK-007@Apr 11 2004, 12:14 AM
And how do you rank X2?

Here's some funny sh*t, CAP's review of Hellboy:

http://www.capalert.com/capreports/hellboy.htm
lmfao!!!!!! hahhahah style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[jedibrat]

Originally posted by brookie+Apr 11 2004, 03:49 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brookie @ Apr 11 2004, 03:49 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-TK-007@Apr 11 2004, 12:14 AM
And how do you rank X2?

Here's some funny sh*t, CAP's review of Hellboy:

http://www.capalert.com/capreports/hellboy.htm
lmfao!!!!!! hahhahah style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif [/b][/quote]
And they said they provided *objective* information, LOL. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by 8-Ball+Apr 10 2004, 10:30 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(8-Ball @ Apr 10 2004, 10:30 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-TK-007@Apr 7 2004, 02:05 PM
Sounds like Hellboy 2 is happening.* style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
not with how its doing in the boxoffice and how much it cost, their gonna lose about 20-25 mil [/b][/quote]
It's already made over 2/3 of what it cost to make it back. And there's a 100% chance that it'll make a nice sized profit from overseas gross and DVD/video sales.


So it really is happening and they're happy about what it's doing at the BO. This has been said by the star and the director of the film.

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Tovor@Apr 10 2004, 10:28 PM
Why is it funny sh*t? The following quote speaks volumes, IMO:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>This is one film that gives meaning to my saying "For so long we have become so drugged by the narcotics of extremes that what once was morally unacceptable has become morally invisible." [/b][/quote]
style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif Tov, did you watch the film? And/or have you ever read the comics?

The review is just pure BS there's some parts where it's clear the reviewer didn't even understand the film, I.E. the part where he said Sammael was Hellboy's new nemesis and was a certain of Satan.

It's really hard to take any of CAP's reviews seriously as they're so fanatical.

[Tovor]

No, I hadn't seen the film or the comic. I just think that what I quoted is very telling of the state of America morals in general. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif

[Darth Vegas]

Ah ok, that's very true I geuss, only I wouldn't take it to such an extreme.

But Hellboy is not the reason for America's problems, far from it. Great film, you'd like it.

[Tovor]

Not saying I wouldn't like it, just that I agree with that quote. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Justin]

Hellboy was ok. I would have rather not spent 8.50 on it and rented it for free, but oh well.

[RollaFett]

Having never read the comic book, I must say that I was pretty impressed with it's version on the big screen. It felt like I was watching a comic book movie done right.

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

It was recently announced that the creation of HellBoy 2 is underway,
but so far only Ron Perlman (HellBoy) is signed up.
Discuss your thoughts on the upcoming sequel here.

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Well I enjoyed the first HellBoy. The only two things I wasn't happy with
was the sound quality and soundtrack. I felt like all the sound effects were too quiot.
I think they spent a little too much on the set/character/etc. production and not enough on the sound quality.
Secondly, the music/soundtrack was a little cheezie. They should get Danny Elfman (the master composer of superhero movies) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Darth Badly]

Hellboy was ok, but I'm not sure I'd bother with a sequel.

They've already done the key emotional story with his father.

Can't say I noticed anything wrong with the sound when I saw it - maybe it was the cinema where you saw it rather than the film itself?? I can't imagine that they would save money on the sound quality - sound isn't exactly the most expensive part of a movie's budget!!

[metalhead]

well i loved hellboy
i (never reading the comics) thought it was a very original film
im sure ill love the sequel just as much

[Siri Ruane]

Hellboy rocked faces off. I watched it twice in my first sitting of it.

I really can't imagine a better Hellboy movie, so this is either gonna be totally awesome or its gonna totally suck.

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[brookie]

i think hellboy is the best comic to movie adaptation ever! stayed true to the comic! i for one am looking forward to this, does anyone know what the story line wil be? i think i willl go goole! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[cj790]

I've read some of the comics (thanks to you Brookie!) and LOVED them, but haven't seen the film yet. I love Del Toro's work on Cronos and The Devil's Backbone though, so have high hopes for Hellboy.
Most of the reviews seemed positive, and Del Toro himself seems quite psyched about it, so I can only be enthusiastic about it at this point style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[T-bone]

Hellboy.
I'll give it a C+ but only because the first half was good and the second half degraded into the usual nonsense. I like the wiseass Hellboy as oppsed to the Hell-lover-boy. He was more fun in the first half.

[empire21]

Animated movie premiering Oct 28 on The Cartoon Network

http://www.superherohype.com/news/hellboynews.php?id=4814

Plus some Hellboy 2 news

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/061017g.php

[RollaFett]

I'm not famaliar with his usual comic book foes, so I suppose that may work, but those who are might have issues with it.

[empire21]

Details and atrwork for Hellboy animated DVD.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/hellboy-animated.html

[empire21]

Second animated Hellboy Movie Blood and Iron DVD artwork and details.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/hellboy-animated-blood-and-iron.html

First animated movie was alot of fun so i'll be getting the second.

[Kapit]

Drew Struzan is doing the Hellboy 2 poster! Guess that's another one to add to my list :lol:

http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/03/01/drew-struzan-does-hellboy-2/

[empire21]

You know, I'm looking forward to this new movie as much as Indy 4 and The Dark Knight.

[Kapit]

I can't wait dude. I still think the original is one of the most faithful comic book to movie adaptations out there, and so many people forget to mention it when talking about comic book movies.

[RollaFett]

I'd like to say that it's one of the best adaptations, but having never read any of the comics, I really can't. That said, I completely dug the first flick and can't wait to see the sequel.
Hmmm...it's been at least a couple of years since I watched the first one. Might have to rectify that this week.

[Kapit]

Check out the comics dude, they are excelente! Guillermo says the TPB "Seed of Destruction" was a huge influence, and you can tell. I read "Seed of Destruction" a little while ago, and the movie was a good 80% of that book, plus influences from other Hellboy books. There were very few things that were changed or added.

[RollaFett]

Yeah, I really came close to doing so right after I saw the first film, but for no real reason, I never got around to it. Maybe I'll finally do so, in addition to re-watching the first film, in preperation of the sequel. There are certainly worse things I could do with my free time than become immersed in what appears to be a kick-ass comic book character's universe. Y'know, like watch LOTR. :wink:

[Kapit]

Yeah, I really came close to doing so right after I saw the first film, but for no real reason, I never got around to it. Maybe I'll finally do so, in addition to re-watching the first film, in preperation of the sequel. There are certainly worse things I could do with my free time than become immersed in what appears to be a kick-ass comic book character's universe. Y'know, like watch LOTR. :wink:


:D :rofl:

[P-Ray]

Some Hellboy II details!

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/hellboy-ii.html

[empire21]

Sweet!

I'll be picking that up for sure.

[Orandhite]

Gotta see the movie first! It only opened this weekend.

[P-Ray]

Hellboy II single disc DVD artwork!

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/hellboy-ii.html

[P-Ray]

Hellboy II artwork for gift set!

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/hellboy-ii.html

[empire21]

I wonder if that gift set will be available for blu-ray also. :scratchchin:

[P-Ray]

Hellboy II DVD extras and release date!

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/hellboy-ii.html

[P-Ray]

Hellboy II DVD review!

http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/hellboy-2-the-golden-army.html