I was so looking forward to see Hellboy II: The Golden Army but it turned out to be a bit of a damp squib rather than the fantastic visual display I was expecting.
Ron Perleman manages to remain entertaining as the ornery, rebellious and hot-headed character of Hellboy but everyone else seems a bit pathetic. Luke Goss as Prince Nuala seems to be nothing more than a one dimensional sketch of an Elf-like creature bent on revenge against humanity. What he lacks in personality though he does make up for in martial art stunts.
The film is picturesque and breath taking without substance. The script is stilted and so mawkish in parts I wanted to reach for a sick bag. However, I will no doubt go and see Hellboy III and have yet to see del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth' which I am sure will redeem this director.
