Del Toro has a history of being pushed around by producers, he did Mimic, for God's sake. I think he's just a bit too nice to really put the foot down with Hollywood so you end up with compromise films like Hellboy. 2 is more his movie.
Silly is ok, but I don't know, I just cringe when I see moronic "love elements" thrown in there, and consistently got the feeling that it could have been done so much better.
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Because a competent director couldn't be found for the first one
1 year, 2 months ago by edythemighty
Because it's not a book. I don't think you'll like the film because you are going into it from the graphic novel point of view.
1 year, 2 months ago by Adventsparky
Was it not the same director on both?
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard
Was it? I think they changed producers then. I know someone high up did some big change, and they got a lot more free roamin in the second one
1 year, 2 months ago by edythemighty
And why oh why do they have to put a love angle on the shit?
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard
Because sex sells, so do little 1/4 demon babies
1 year, 2 months ago by edythemighty
so is Hellboy 2 any good? from a movie standpoint (i haven't read the comics)
1 year, 2 months ago by cybette
Well i had heard good things, but i didn't think much of hellboy 1. I'm very glad i read the comic first.
Another failed comic conversion.
I assume watchmen is going to be a disappointment as well.
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard
Of course, that being said. Even if you haven't read the comics, i can't see how that would rate as a good movie.
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard
Because it's silly
1 year, 2 months ago by Adventsparky
Del Toro has a history of being pushed around by producers, he did Mimic, for God's sake. I think he's just a bit too nice to really put the foot down with Hollywood so you end up with compromise films like Hellboy. 2 is more his movie.
1 year, 2 months ago by Festoon
Silly is ok, but I don't know, I just cringe when I see moronic "love elements" thrown in there, and consistently got the feeling that it could have been done so much better.
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard
+1 @Festoon
1 year, 2 months ago by edythemighty
Pan's labyrinth was pretty good, as was the devil's backbone.
Producers should keep their nose out ;)
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard
@alexleonard And what do those two films have in common?
1 year, 2 months ago by Festoon
Highly descriptive titles?
1 year, 2 months ago by edythemighty
:)
Not hollywood?
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard
I haven't seen mimic. Tripe?
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard
Well they didn't have Hollywood producers! Mimic is a great idea with some great design but it just gets silly and not scary.
1 year, 2 months ago by Festoon
He did Chronos as well. That was good.
1 year, 2 months ago by Festoon
Chronos. I'll check it out.
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard
Cronos is a good film to watch, the Devils Backbone was okay, but a little slow in places and I loved Pan's Labyrinth.
1 year, 2 months ago by gerrymoth
I have all these on DVD, yes sometimes I actually buy movies
1 year, 2 months ago by gerrymoth
I just finished watching Blue Velvet with Dennis Hopper .. good film but now proper shattered ... bet I have nightmares about losing an ear !!!
1 year, 2 months ago by Andyzipup
Blue velvet is excellent.
1 year, 2 months ago by alexleonard