Hellboy (2019) Trailer #2, My Thoughts

Back in December, I gave my thoughts on the first trailer for the upcoming cinematic reboot of Hellboy. I remember enjoying the first trailer, and getting some laughs out of it. I also remember people really hated that trailer. Eh, I'm sure the Hellboy comics have their fair share of silly moments. I haven't read them, so I can't really say.

Well, a second trailer has arrived, so let's take a look. Now, I do want to warn you, this is a "Red Band" trailer, which means that it's for mature audiences. Yeah, so don't watch this trailer at work or when you got the kids around. And with that, let's play this thing!

Burning away the band. Clever transition. I love stuff like that for some reason.

It was a dark and stormy night...

Oh, this is a take on Hellboy's origins.

Has that Nazi got 3-D glasses on? Is that Kroenen?

Daniel Dae Kim has neither time nor willingness to pity you right now, ha ha.

Ooh, I like that cover of Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water".

Wow. Milla Jovovich is so pretty.

Does she have an Infinity Gauntlet? Would explain the dusting effect.

Did Sasha Lane just punch a dude's SOUL out?! She's been training with the Ancient One, hasn't she? Yeah, this film is MCU canon!

Eh, I imagine it's the same reason the X-Men fight for those who "hate and fear them": somebody has to. Also, like the X-Men, people would have a legitimate reason to be a bit nervous around Hellboy. Mainly that HE IS A DEMON WITH AN ARM THAT CAN DESTROY THE WORLD. THAT WOULD MAKE A PEOPLE A LITTLE SKITTISH, LADY.

Is that the Cloverfield monster's mutant cousin?

London bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down...

I want those brass knucks.

That'll hurt.

He's a werecheetah. Well, that's...different. Cleaning out his litterbox must be a pain.

Hellboy riding a dragon. FILM OF THE YEAR.

I'm surprised nobody has countered that offer with, "How about you stop being evil, and then we'll hook up. How about that?" I mean, it may not work, but at least it's worth a shot.

Well, I have to admit, I enjoyed this trailer. I'm not as...hostile towards reboots as many people are (after all, nobody's making anyone watch them, and the last two Hellboy films exist and are still good), so I'll give this a fair shot. It looks like it'll be a fun movie. I especially like that it looks like it'll tell its own story and not retread the first movie. I think this'll be a fun time at the theater!

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Hellboy (2019) Trailer, My Thoughts

Hellboy. Created by Mike Mignola, he first appeared in San Diego Comic-Con Comics #2 (August 1993). The eponymous character was a half-demon named Anung Un Rama who was summoned to Earth as a child during WWII by Nazi occultists. However, he would become a defender of Earth against supernatural forces alongside the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.).

The character has become quite popular over the last 25 years, appearing in numerous comics, animation, video games (He was a guest fighter in Injustice 2), and films. Yup, live-action movies. Hellboy appeared in two live-action films in 2004 and 2008, both directed by Guillermo Del Toro and starring Ron Perlman in the title role. I love those movies, they are so good.

Well, a reboot has been announced in the works, with David Harbour taking up the big red Right Hand of Doom, and here's the trailer for it!

Hey, Billy Idol! Awesome!

Yeah, I don't think you need to ask for ID from a big red demon, lady. He's pretty distinctive.

...does Hellboy have to play King Arthur here? You know, get the sword out of the stone?

You'd think the BPRD would tell the cops, "Hey, we got a guy to handle this. Just keep in mind he's big and red, please don't shoot him."

I hope that place is a legit fish and chip shop. You can grab a snack on the way to the meeting. That's always convenient.

Well, to be fair, a red demon with a big gun and equally big right hand can be scary at first glance.

Join the BPRD! Free equestrian lessons!

The hand also unlocks the end of the world. No biggie.

HELLBOY VS. WINGED MONSTER AT WRESTLEMANIA! BOOK IT, VINCE!

OW. THAT WILL HURT.

Milla Jovovich as a villain, huh? That'll be interesting.

Ohhhhh, Hellboy's gone full demon. Aw, Hell...

I know are people are complaining about it, but yeah, people like to complain. Honestly, I'll give this a fair shot. I liked the original films, so I hope this new film is good.