Hellboy, his pyrokinetic girlfriend, Liz, and aquatic empath, Abe Sapien, face their biggest battle when an underworld elven prince plans to reclaim Earth for his magical kindred. Tired of living in the shadow of humans, Prince Nuada tries to awaken an ancient force of killing machines, the all-powerful Golden Army, to clear the way for fantasy creatures to roam free. Only Hellboy can stop the dark prince and prevent humanity's annihilation.
Hellboy must now battle an ancient creature of legend, Prince Nuada, who seeks to awaken an unstoppable army of mechanical soldiers and overthrow humanity. To stop him, Hellboy and his team must venture into the mythical world of the trolls and goblins, facing fantastical creatures and challenges. This epic confrontation forces Hellboy to confront his own dual nature as both a demon and a protector of humankind.
Hellboy II: The Golden Army was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its imaginative creature design, Guillermo del Toro's distinctive visual style, and the charismatic performances of its cast, particularly Ron Perlman. While some found the plot a bit convoluted, the film was largely celebrated as an entertaining and visually stunning fantasy adventure that expanded upon the first installment.
Google audience: Audiences generally loved the film's visual spectacle, unique creatures, and the entertaining performances. Many appreciated the blend of action and fantasy, finding it a worthy follow-up to the original.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup (2009).
The design of the Golden Army itself was inspired by early 20th-century German automatons and antique tin toys.
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