Hell Boy II: The Golden Army Directed by Guillermo del Toro. - 2008 - Starring Ron Perlman and Selma Blair

Hell Boy II: The Golden Army Directed by Guillermo del Toro. - 2008 - Starring Ron Perlman and Selma Blair 

 Available on Dailymotion and HBO Go 

Films Directed by Guillermo del Toro I have seen

The Devil's Backbone (2001)

The Shape of Water (2017) - This film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for del Toro. It was also nominated for four Golden Globe Awards and seven BAFTA Awards.

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Pinnochio (2022)

Hellboy (2004)

The plot follows Hellboy as he faces off against Prince Nuada, an elf who wants to reawaken an ancient army of mechanical soldiers called the Golden Army and wipe out humanity. Hellboy, along with his  team of Liz Sherman (his pyrokinetic girlfriend) and Abe Sapien (the fish-man with water manipulation powers), has to stop Nuada before it's too late.

The film is packed with action, stunning visuals, and del Toro's signature dark humor. Perlman is perfect as the gruff yet lovable Hellboy, and the rest of the cast, including Selma Blair, Doug Jones, and John Hurt, is equally fantastic.

 Del Toro creates a rich and believable world where humans and mythical creatures coexist. It's full of fascinating lore and hidden corners, and it's just a joy to explore.

Each character is well-developed and complex, even the villains. You can understand their motivations, even if you don't agree with them.  

The action sequences are very thrilling.The film is full of epic battles, from fistfights to giant monster clashes. They're all well-choreographed and exciting to watch.

 Del Toro's dark humor is perfectly balanced with the film's action and drama. It keeps things light and prevents it from taking itself too seriously.

I will next watch Crimson Peaks