Review of Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) by Grant K — 26 Mar 2013

Self referential, self important and ignorant of it's own absurdity, Hellboy II is one hell of an annoying picture.

This review of Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) was written by Grant K on 26 Mar 2013.

Hellboy II: The Golden Army has generally received positive reviews.

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