Hellboy II: The Golden Army is a sequel to the 2004 film, Hellboy. This film was released in 2008. The story of this film is based on Hellboy, who is a fictional character based on the Dark Horse Comics. This film is a fantasy and deals with typical super hero adventure. The director of this film is Guillermo del Toro.

Toro also directed the 2004 film and also acted in it. The legendary character of Hellboy has been played by Ron Perlman, yet once again. This film released in the US and Canada on July 11, 2008. It averaged well at the box office.

This time the story deals with the fight of the human kingdom against the evil forces of Prince Nuada, who is looking forth to unite the Golden Army through which he will be able to win over the humans. He declares war on mankind. Hellboy is in charge of a secret service called the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. This bureau is to be kept hidden from the eyes of humans.

But Hellboy is fighting against the very forces of hell that have given birth to him. Therefore, a time comes in the film when he questions the authenticity of his fight for human beings even though he should be on the other team. Hellboy has relationship issues with his girlfriend. How he seeks to resolve the triangular plots of love, morals and despair and at the same time battle the forces of darkness is the theme of the story.

Hellboy II: The Golden Army sees quite a few good acting schemes. Ron Perlman is brilliant in his role. Selma Blair plays his girlfriend. The action sequences of Hellboy II: The Golden Army is fantastic. The supernatural unfolds itself in its own queer way. The film Hellboy II: The Golden Army promises to be a treat to cinebuffs.