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72 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 143 Ratings

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  • Starring: Doug Jones, Ron Perlman, Selma Blair
  • Summary: A supernatural action-adventure based on Mike Mignola's acclaimed Dark Horse Comic series of the same name. (Sony)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Pete Vonder Haar
    90
    Hellboy just might end up being one of the best movies you see this year.
  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    90
    One of the most poetic comic-book adaptations to come along in years, yet it never loses its sense of lightness and fun -- del Toro gives it just enough screwball nuttiness to keep it from bogging down.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Kim Newman
    60
    Hellboy might not have the name-recognition factor of the Spider- or Batmen, but Guillermo del Toro brings the audience swiftly up to speed on artist-writer Mike Mignola's comic book anti-hero.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 84
  3. Negative: 13 out of 84
  1. TheQuietGamer
    9
    A truly enjoyable movie, while it borrows some elements from Wolfenstien like Germans opening a portal to hell during WWII, and a top secret government paranormal defence agency, but the unique science fiction plot will have you hooked, a blast to watch with great action and humor, truly enjoyable.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    6
    Guillermo Del Toro's "Hellboy" isn't exactly a balanced movie; it kinda sides with the friendly side, which results in less action sequences than you think. Nevertheless, its still a visually great film to watch.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  3. IamMensa
    0
    I tagged along with two friends who wanted to see this. I apologized for laughing. Then they too started laughing. Then we walked out. The ticket guy asked how the movie was and i farted.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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