I saw it last night too, and couldn't disagree more!
Point 1: the monsters, as ever, were pieces of beautiful design from one of the most vivid imaginations in the film industry. I mean, take a look at de Toro's diaries (some are online). He sketches them all himself. They're incredible. Horrifyingly beautiful in some cases.

Point 2: well, yes, I could see exactly how it was going to end. Mr BobFossil said it never occured to him though, so perhaps thee and I are just especially clever to have spotted it.

Point 3: yes, it's a child. Yes, it's slightly irritating. However, no more so than every other child committed to screen.

Point 4: See point 1. Loved them.

Point 5: Some parts were slightly wobbly, I agree. Mostly the Princess. But then, some parts were pure brilliance. Hellboy and Abe Sapien both got a hell of a lot more character development than in the first film.

So: 9/10. And I loved the singing.
(The Empress it seems you CAN polish a turd!, Wed 6 Aug 2008, 10:41, Reply)