Hellboy 2: The Golden Army

Hellboy returns with an amusing romp of a demon’s fight against malfeasance. During Hellboy’s unflagging crusade against wrongdoers, he meets a plethora of interesting creatures and discovers more about himself and the mystical world around us. Back from his recent Oscar success, Guillermo Del Toro directs and writes this comic book adaptation. With a barrage of one-liners, Hellboy 2, though not as keenly conceived or nimbly executed as its predecessor, is still likable entertainment. This piece of cinema lacks substantive characters and plot, yet makes up for it with stunning visuals and well-choreographed action. Hellboy 2: The Golden Army is a pleasurable flick.