Review of Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) by Tim K — 17 May 2012

Fantastic fantasy movie from the director of the first and Pan's Labyrinth.

This review of Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) was written by Tim K on 17 May 2012.

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

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