Paramount+Hellboy (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
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
Where to watch
Paramount+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
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
Where to watch
Paramount+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
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.
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
Professor Bruttenholm, a devout Catholic, embodies wisdom, compassion, and moral strength, serving as Hellboy's loving father figure and a force for good. His faith is presented as a positive influence guiding his actions and the B.P.R.D.'s mission to protect humanity.
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.
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.
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.
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
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.2
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