You know, I had many of the same problems with the film you did -- in fact, I think I had a much bigger problem with the baby's "first piece of tail" business and particularly the physics involved in that sequence -- but somehow I seem to have come out of the movie with a much better taste in my mouth. This was by no means a great film, but even with its flaws it was pretty enough and fun enough that I was more than happy simply to enjoy the ride -- a circumstance nearly unique among this summer's movies so far. Then again, I'm admittedly a huge sucker for del Toro's cinematic imagination.
To my taste, this movie edged out Iron Man -- which was solid until the end, and bolstered by one brilliant performance, as the movie of the summer so far. Which is not saying much. After those two, Get Smart's probably my favorite, followed by Hulk, and then quite a drop before you get to Hancock or Wanted. I have not yet seen Kung Fu Panda or the new Pixar film.
It has not been a good year for movies. But Hellboy II is the first movie so far I can see myself watching again.
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Date: 2008-07-14 11:36 pm (UTC)To my taste, this movie edged out Iron Man -- which was solid until the end, and bolstered by one brilliant performance, as the movie of the summer so far. Which is not saying much. After those two, Get Smart's probably my favorite, followed by Hulk, and then quite a drop before you get to Hancock or Wanted. I have not yet seen Kung Fu Panda or the new Pixar film.
It has not been a good year for movies. But Hellboy II is the first movie so far I can see myself watching again.