"As far as the latest crop of repetitive superhero movies goes, Hellboy is heaven-sent." David Foucher, EDGE BOSTON "Hellboy is the most engaging comic-book movie character to emerge in years, and his complex personality is perfectly personified by Ron Perlman, with a prosthetic assist." Duane Dudek MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL "One of those rare movies that's not only based on a comic book, but also feels like a comic book. It's vibrating with energy, and you can sense the zeal and joy in its making." Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES "Perlman is the best casting in the history of super-hero films." Jon Popick PLANET SICK-BOY "The best comic book flick since Spider-Man. A bonafide blast." Tom Long DETROIT NEWS

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"If you identified with the freakish misfits of The X-Men, you'll love Hellboy and friends. They are a helluva lot X-ier." James Verniere BOSTON HERALD "Hellboy has an amazing soul and sense of drama that exceeds what you get from most comic book movies." Willie Waffle WAFFLEMOVIES.COM "This movie is an astoundingly colorful and exceedingly entertaining showcase of Demonic Superheroes vs. Slimy Monsters." Scott Weinberg EFILMCRITIC.COM "This is the kind of movie you watch for its aura, for its appealing characters, for its marvelously sustained seriocomic romantic mood." Stephanie Zacharek SALON.COM "The most successful transformation from pulp page to big screen since Tim Burton's Batman in 1989." Bruce Newman SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

Check Out The Hellboy Comic Book Covers Click the image above and visit Dark Horse Comics. It's a must! At A Glance Those who see "Hellboy will be pleased that director Guillermo del Toro had a keen interest in the comic book hero. "I had become addicted to the comic. So when I first heard it was going to be turned into a movie, I fought very hard to get into the room and have a chance to say, I am the guy to make this movie," he said. Del Toro "saw a unique superhero", one he he says "is actually a lovable under-achiever. He was born with this enormous strength and immortality, yet all he wants to do in life is kick back with a six-pack of beer and watch football on TV with his girlfriend, like a regular guy." And del Toro makes no bones about the fact that he always wanted to be involved in the making of a monster style film. "I've always wanted to make a monster movie and this one has outlandish characters and fantastic monsters and settings," he says. "But in order to have the audience connect with it, I had to find a couple of emotional throughlines." One of those throughlines was to give the red giant a love interest, something which, while making him a little vulnerable, also gives him wide appeal. "Hellboy has the physical body of a half-century old red ape, but the heart and mind of a young teenager. He is very spoiled, he’s very temperamental and he’s very unruly," del Toro explained. Having seen "Hellboy" a number of times, one thing really stands out. That standout is Ron Perlman. It's hard to imagine anyone else in the role. Perlman is Hellboy. That was evident when del Toro and Hellboys creator Mike Mignola discussed who should be in the lead role. "We both immediately knew Ron Perlman should play him," says Mignola. "He’s got Hellboy’s demeanor. He’s got that working stiff, been-there-done-that quality in almost everything he does. And he’s got the perfect voice. Soon after we first met I said to Guillermo, 'So who do you think should play Hellboy?' And there was a little bit of sizing each other up; like who’s going to say it first. And we both said Ron Perlman at the same time." While it turns out their belief in Perlman was justified it's no secret that it would take a lot to convince the studios that he was the right man for the job. I for one thank my lucky stars that Guillermo del Toro had both the strength and the conviction to hang out until the right backers came along. Perlman, who had worked with del Toro on the film "Cronos" admits he was flattered by when the director contacted him with the news that he was writing a movie just for him. On his character he says, "What I like about Hellboy is that he fights monsters but he’s also a sensitive soul. He’s bad, he’s fun, he’s fast." He also admits that it's a very physical role and one he was glad he had time to prepare for. “Physically, I knew I was in for six months of fighting crime against monsters and demons," he revealed,"the big dudes that Hellboy has to take down. The action sequences were going to require incredible outpourings of energy, so I felt like I needed to be in tip-top shape. I’m grateful I had almost a year between when I found out I was going to be doing this and the start of production. I was at the gym, five, six days a week and doing a lot a cardio and just getting as strong as I possibly could." Crucial to the "Hellboy" story is the man who rescues him from the evil Kroenen and Grigori Rasputin and the raises him like a son for the next sixty years. "John Hurt as Broom looks exactly like the character in the comic book. At times I thought I must have looked at a photo of Hurt when I drew this guy. It was spooky", says Mike Mignola. "Broom anchors the story," says producer Lloyd Levin, "and it was our tremendous good fortune to get John Hurt to play him. He gives the character a kind of gravitas. He makes Hellboy understand that, in life, even the oddest creature has a purpose." Actor John Hurt is no stranger when it comes to playing specialized roles involving the unusual. Who could ever forget his heart wrenching portrayal of "The Elephant Man" or his dramatic role in "Alien. Both roles received much critical acclaim. There were a couple of factors that drew him to "Hellboy" "Guillermo is a director I admire tremendously," he said. "Also, it’s the kind of movie I’d never made before. A fantasy piece with touches of human emotion." Another character viewers will get a big kick out of is Abraham 'Abe' Sapien, played by a man who has a career of involvement with animals. Evidently actor Doug Jones didn't bat an eyelid when del Toro gave him the news that Jones would play a fish in "Hellboy". Mind you this is no ordinary fish, but it was a first as Jones admits he's play just about everything but a fish. "I’ve played many creatures before," he says. "I’ve been a kangaroo twice. I’ve been an alien, a cockroach, a large mosquito. I’ve been anything with a tail, basically. I’ve never been a fish before, however. This is new to me. Full head-to-toe gig. But curiously, he’s one of the easier creatures I’ve played because they used so much of me. Parts are glued on to me but it’s not like I’m wearing a big suit with a giant head on going ‘Arrgghh!’ I love Abe. He’s the smart guy." The last piece of this wierd triangle is Liz Sherman, played by actress Selma Blair. Going on appearance, Liz looks pretty normal. In reality, appearances can be deceptive and in the case of LIz, very deceptive. "Liz is a fire starter who caused great tragedy in her life," says Blair. "When she used her power, it resulted in the death of her parents and many people in a nearby town. After that, she became a ward of the state and the BPRD took her in to harness her pyro-kinetic abilities." Liz also provides the love interest in "Hellboy". And, when you have a red giant pining after you, expect the unexpected. . "Hellboy is her comfort," says Blair. "He’s someone who’s similar to her. Part of her hates that however, because unlike Hellboy, on the outside she looks like a regular girl. So, she’s very conflicted. Like Hellboy, she’s afraid of establishing real connections because she doesn’t know how to be normal." While there is certainly a lot that is not normal when it comes to this "Hellboy" of a story, one thing viewers can be assured of is this; you're in for a hell of a time. The good news is that you won't have long to wait for a second installment. Perlman has already signed for the sequal which is due in 2006. That's something to look forward to. Cast & Crew Bytes "Hellboy" was ......
directed by Guillermo del Toro ["Doña Lupe", "The Devil's Backbone", "Mimic" and "Blade II"]; produced by Lawrence Gordon ["Die Hard 2", "Predator 2", "Boogie Nights" and "K-PAX"], Lloyd Levin ["Lloyd Levin", "Event Horizon", "Mystery Men" and "Lara Croft Tomb Raider II"] and Mike Richardson ["Dr Giggles", "The Mask", "Timecop" and "Alien Vs. Predator"]; from the screenplay by Guillermo del Toro and Peter Briggs ["Hellboy"]; set decoration by Hilton Rosemarin ["Sudden Fury", "Billy Bathgate", "Booty Call", "The Horsewhisperer" and "XXX"]; production design by Stephen Scott ["King David", "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", "First Knight" and "Die Another Day"]; edited by Peter Amundson ["Godzilla" "The Skulls", "Blade II" and "The Butterfly Effect"]; costumes designed by Wendy Partridge ["The High Country", "The Big Town", "Highlander: Endgame" and "Blade II"]; cinematography by Guillermo Navarro ["Cronos", "Desperado", "The Long Kiss Goodnight", "Stuart Little" and "SpyKids"] and original score composed by Marco Beltrami ["The Bicyclist", "Scream 2", "The Faculty", "Resident Evil" & "I, Robot"].
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Ron Perlman ["Quest For Fire", "The Name of the Rose", "Blade II", "Alien Resurrection" and "Enemy At The Gates"]; John Hurt ["Midnight Express", "The Elephant Man", "Alien", "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" and "Owning Mahowny"]; Jeffrey Tambor ["And Justice For All", "Pollack", "Girl Interrupted" and "There’s Something About Mary"]; Karel Roden ["15 Minutes", "Bulletproof Monk", "Blade II" and "The Bourne Supremacy"]; Ladislav Beran ["Blade II"]; Corey Johnson ["Saving Private Ryan", "The Mummy", "Last Run", "Endgame" and "Reign of Fire"]; Bridget Hodson ["Loaded", "Wilde", "Bedazzled" and "Beginner's Luck"]; Rupert Evans ["Hellboy" debut] and Selma Blair ["Cruel Intentions", "Storytelling", "Kill Me Later ", "The Sweetest Thing" and "A Dirty Shame"] as Liz Sherman. Visit These Great Websites

Mike Mignola created the character Hellboy in 1962. Hellboy first appeared on the cover of a convention program book as a hirsute and drooling demon, glowering menace at the reader. On his belt was the name Hellboy. Aware that he'd created something much more interesting than a one-off joke character, Mignola began to explore the possibilities of launching this demonic thing's own comic book. Thanks to:Pulp Fiction Comics 34A King William St Adelaide SA Australia Ph:0882313433

The Story The journey starts on October 9th 1944 when a team led by Professor Trevor Bruttenholm undertakes a mission on a small island off the coast of Scotland. Here Rasputin and his Nazi co-horts plan to open a portal which will bring great power and evil to the earth. Evil they hope to control. Their plan is swarthed but not before a small bundle, red in color makes its way to earth. Rescued by the professor he will grow up to be known as "Hellboy". Sixty years later and the professor is dying of cancer. He needs someone to take his place and babysit "Hellboy". The FBI have just the man for the job. Agent John Myers is assigned to the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense. When things go bump, they're the ones who bump back. Myers is about to find out how hard some evil entities can bump. The Verdict "When it comes to comic book heroes there's none better than "Hellboy". Ron Perlman is superb as the cigar chomping, fireproof giant with a strange love for pussycats. "Hellboy" is one hell of a hero and this is one jolly, red giant everyone will love. Director and driving force behind the film, Guillermo del Toro, has unleashed a hero everyone will want to see more of. "Hellboy" provides plenty of laughs, action and even a dose of romance. Never a dull moment. You'll be left red-faced if you miss it! Recommended viewing." The Cast

Ron Perlman John Hurt Selma Blair Rupert Evans Karel Roden Jeffrey Tambor Ladislav Beran Corey Johnson Bridget Hodson Kevin Trainor Doug Jones Brian Steele Brian Caspe James Babson Stephen Fisher Garth Cooper Angus MacInnes James Howick Mark Taylor Rory Copus Tara Hugo

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Hellboy Prof Trevor Bruttenholm Liz Sherman John Myers Grigori Rasputin Dr Tom Manning Kroenen Agent Clay Ilsa Young Broom Abraham 'Abe' Sapien Sammael Agent Lime Agent Moss Agent Quarry Agent Stone Sgt Whitman Corporal Matlin Truck Driver Kid on Rooftop Doctor Jenkins

The Crew Directed by Guillermo del Toro From the Dark Horse comic book creation by Mike Mignola Screen Story by Guillermo del Toro & Peter Briggs Screenplay by Guillermo del Toro Produced by Lawrence Gordon/Lloyd Levin/Mike Richardson Original Music by Marco Beltrami Cinematography by Guillermo Navarro Film Editing by Peter Amundson Casting by Nancy Bishop & Jeremy Zimmermann Production Design by Stephen Scott Art Direction by Marco Bittner Rosser & Peter Francis Set Decoration by Hilton Rosemarin Costume Design by Wendy Partridge Production Manager Dita Moers Strouhal Production Supervisor Ilt Jones Run Time 122 minutes Rated MA15+ [AUST] Copyright ©2004 - Columbia Pictures Industries Inc - All Rights Reserved Copyright Protected © 2004-2011 - Impact Internet Services & The Movie Pages - All Rights Reserved