Tales of the Wild Hunt: Hellboy Reborn
Tales of the Wild Hunt: Hellboy Reborn

Tales of the Wild Hunt: Hellboy Reborn

2019Movie71 minEnglish

Documentary on the making of the 2019 movie.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users55%
Director: Neil MarshallGenres: Action, Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

A reboot of the Hellboy franchise, this film follows Hellboy, a creature summoned by the Order of the Dragon, as he battles an ancient and powerful witch. The witch seeks revenge against humanity, and Hellboy finds himself caught in a conflict between the supernatural world and the one he protects. He must confront his own destiny and a possible apocalypse.

Critical Reception

The film received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many criticizing its tone, plot, and visual effects. While some praised David Harbour's performance as Hellboy and the creature designs, the overall consensus was that it failed to live up to the potential of the character and the previous films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for David Harbour's charismatic performance as the titular demon.
  • Criticized for its excessive gore and generic plot.
  • Visual effects and creature design were a mixed bag, with some elements shining while others felt uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed, with many appreciating the darker tone and action sequences. However, a significant portion found the story to be disjointed and the humor lacking. Some viewers felt it didn't capture the spirit of the previous Hellboy films.

Fun Fact

Director Neil Marshall, a fan of the Hellboy comics, initially pitched the idea of a R-rated Hellboy film to Lionsgate, but the studio opted for a more mainstream approach that ultimately led to this reboot.

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