7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fantasy, Action • 2004 • 122 min • Teen (13+)
Hellboy (2004)
Hellboy (2004)
Overview
In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before they summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy". Sixty years later, Hellboy serves the cause of good rather than evil as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense, along with Abe Sapien - a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman - a woman with pyrokinesis, protecting America against dark forces.
Starring Cast
Ron Perlman • Doug Jones • Selma Blair
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before they summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy". Sixty years later, Hellboy serves the cause of good rather than evil as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense, along with Abe Sapien - a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman - a woman with pyrokinesis, protecting America against dark forces.
Starring Cast
Ron Perlman • Doug Jones • Selma Blair
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film primarily focuses on a classic good vs. evil conflict and an individual's struggle with identity and destiny, rather than explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies. Its themes of acceptance and anti-fascism are universal and integrated into a broader, apolitical heroic narrative.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on a supernatural good-versus-evil story rather than incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Father Bruttenholm, a Catholic priest, as a wise, benevolent, and heroic figure. While not central to the plot, Christian apocalyptic themes are used as foundational elements for the film's supernatural world without critique, aligning with the dignity of the faith.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Hellboy' (2004) does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable, as there is no depiction to evaluate.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Hellboy" (2004) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its established supernatural characters and their conflicts, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film features Liz Sherman, whose combat contributions are primarily through her pyrokinetic abilities. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents using skill, strength, or martial arts.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 2004 film adaptation of Hellboy faithfully portrays its main characters, such as Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien, with the same genders established in the original comic books. No significant character's gender was altered from the source material.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The main characters in Hellboy (2004), such as Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Professor Bruttenholm, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depictions in the source comic books. No canonical race changes were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.2
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