Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) Horror Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure
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IMDB: ☆ 7.0/10
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army Plot Synopsis:
After saving the world from the evil Russian mystic, Grigory Rasputin, in Hellboy (2004), the red-skinned gun-toting demon and humankind's strange protector, Hellboy, now struggles to accept that the operations of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defence must remain secret. As if that weren't enough, the powerful Elven-prince, Nuada, is bent on retrieving the fragments of a crown that commands the indestructible Golden Army: an omnipotent legion of clockwork warriors that can destroy all humans. Now, before this new menace, all hope rests on Hellboy and Liz's old brothers-in-arms, as well as the ectoplasmic being, Johann Krauss. However, the Earth's supernatural defenders seem to be no match for Nuada's unstoppable forces. Did Hellboy and the rest bite off more than they could chew?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The mythical world starts a rebellion against humanity in order to rule the Earth, so Hellboy and his team must save the world from the rebellious creatures.
Tagline: Saving the world is a hell of a job
Why Watch Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Oh, "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army"? It’s pretty epic! It’s this 2008 sequel where Hellboy – the big, red demon guy – comes back to save the day. This time he’s up against an angry elf prince who’s trying to wake up this old robot army. It’s as wild as it sounds.
Ron Perlman as Hellboy is just awesome. He’s got this rough and tough vibe but also cracks some hilarious jokes. The elf prince, played by Luke Goss, is a seriously cool villain.
I really dig "Hellboy 2" because it’s not just about fighting and action. They’ve created this whole fantastic world with crazy creatures. It's like a comic book come to life with a dash of fantasy.
What I love about the movie is it’s not only action-packed but also has a lot of heart. Hellboy’s big and bad, but he’s also got his soft side, which is pretty cool.
So if you're looking for a movie that’s got loads of cool action, some fantasy vibes, and a bunch of laughs, "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" is totally worth watching. It’s fun, has great effects, and the storyline is a blast. And let's be real, Hellboy is just a badass!
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2008 (more 2008 movies)
Box Office: $75,986,503
Awards: 6
Nominations: 35
What is Hellboy II: The Golden Army Streaming On?
Hellboy II: The Golden Army is Streaming on Netflix, HBO MaxLanguage: English, Gaelic, German
Country: United States, Germany, Hungary
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Hellboy II: The Golden Army Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 11, 2008, Netflix: May 01, 2018
Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola
Producers: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Mike Mignola, Mike Richardson, John Swallow, Chris Symes
Musicians: Danny Elfman
Cinematographers: Guillermo Navarro
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) Cast (Click to Expand)
Hellboy II: The Golden Army Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Perlman | ... | Hellboy |
| Selma Blair | ... | Liz Sherman |
| Doug Jones | ... | Abe Sapien / Chamberlain / Angel of Death |
| John Alexander | ... | Johann Krauss / Bethmoora Goblin |
| James Dodd | ... | Johann Krauss |
| Seth MacFarlane | ... | Johann (voice) |
| Luke Goss | ... | Prince Nuada |
| Anna Walton | ... | Princess Nuala |
| Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Tom Manning |
| John Hurt | ... | Professor Broom |
| Brian Steele | ... | Wink / Cronie / Spice Shop Troll / Cathedral Head / Fragglewump |
| Andrew Hefler | ... | Agent Flint |
| Iván Kamarás | ... | Agent Steel |
| Mike Kelly | ... | Agent Marble |
| Jeremy Zimmermann | ... | Auctioneer |
| Santiago Segura | ... | Distinguished Buyer |
| Roy Dotrice | ... | King Balor |
| Aidan Cook | ... | Two-Headed Shop Owner |
| Jeanne Mockford | ... | Bag Lady |
| Montse Ribé | ... | Young Hellboy |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ron Perlman (b. April 13, 1950) – Hellboy
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ronald Perlman - Selma Blair (b. June 23, 1972) – Liz Sherman
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Doug Jones (b. May 24, 1960) – Abe Sapien / Chamberlain / Angel of Death
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Doug A. Jones - John Alexander – Johann Krauss / Bethmoora Goblin
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - James Dodd – Johann Krauss
- Seth MacFarlane (b. October 26, 1973) – Johann (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.81 m)
Also known as: Seth Macfarlane | Peter | Stewie - Luke Goss (b. September 29, 1968) – Prince Nuada
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Bros | Luke Damon Goss | Matt & Luke Goss - Anna Walton (b. December 18, 1980) – Princess Nuala
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Jeffrey Tambor (b. July 8, 1944) – Tom Manning
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - John Hurt, as Professor Broom, passed away at age 77 in East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: John Hurt CBE | Sir John Hurt CBE | Sir John Hurt - Brian Steele (b. October 10, 1956) – Wink / Cronie / Spice Shop Troll / Cathedral Head / Fragglewump
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 7" (2.01 m)
Also known as: Brian 'CreatureBoy' Steele - Andrew Hefler (b. May 26, 1971) – Agent Flint
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Andrew Heffler | Andy Hefler - Iván Kamarás (b. December 22, 1972) – Agent Steel
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Ivan Kamaras - Mike Kelly – Agent Marble
- Jeremy Zimmermann – Auctioneer
Also known as: Jeremy Arnold | Davis & Zimmerman | Davis Zimmerman | Jeremy Zimmerman | Jerry Zimmerman | Davis and Zimmermann | Jerermy Zimmermann
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