Similarity in appearance and the pursuit of long-term effects are contradictions that must be faced by comics and movies. Today, the aesthetic fatigue caused by bad scripts and excessive special effects has become a stubborn illness of superheroes. The sequel movie is about frying old rice. You can earn as much as you can. The producers understand this principle. Because there has not yet been any type of film that can cover the audience for a long time and in batches like comic films, so this operation will inevitably continue.
What is commendable is that producers are gradually looking for a long-term turnaround for such commercial giants. This method is very simple, to find a group of talented directors to manipulate the influential bad script. The reason is simpler, the director’s talent display is the threshold for being nominated for Hollywood. As for the needs of the audience, how can the producers say that comic works need to be complicated and profound?
The "Hell Boys" series is more special. The director's previous work is quite satisfactory and hasn't stepped into the thunder pond. But the original film company thought that Red Boy was a tasteless one, and sold it to another big family. After such a toss, the funds are guaranteed. This objective factor turned out to be the achievement of director Gilmour del Toro. It is necessary to know that his style of predecessor is also very repercussive.
The Spanish director almost copied the overall style of "Pan's Labyrinth", which is psychedelic, gorgeous and colorful. Although there is no obvious progress, it is also novel and unique in Hollywood comics. On the contrary, comics and movies are overwhelming, but few can surpass the Hollywood category.
The toothy beast and the green monster are the highlights in the film. The former was originally a bite of Hollywood reptiles, but turned into a cute villain with IQ and a sense of humor. The part of the experiment was divided into likable. The green monster has been highlighted with a stylized charm, flesh and blood, and eroded in the gray city with an evil but quiet charm. Although the old lady who loves cats comes from the direct characteristics of Hollywood, they are also very interesting. These are not visible in Hollywood style.
While creating a magical atmosphere, the director also pays great attention to the meticulousness of the details, and the intention is obviously to incorporate a variety of rich psychological connotations. The red boy smashed the protective cover of the "astronaut" with a punch, and then the funny revenge was full of humor. Even the final Golden Legion is not the same CG special effects, but an organized life form. The director injected personality into these heroic roles in Hollywood movies.
In order to ensure the entertainment style necessary for Hollywood, the director also made extensive use of the selling point of Chinese Kung Fu. The evil prince is almost a copy of the American version of Jet Li, completely imitating from the dull expression to the action routine. Fortunately, the action scenes are tough and powerful, and the overall level is indeed higher than similar scenes, with some styles. Although not refreshing, it is acceptable.
Putting together all aspects, "Hell Boy 2" is full of vigor, which is obviously different from similar works. Moreover, the investment of funds guarantees the exquisiteness and excellence of the special effects. The director's control of the big scene is surprising, not only retaining the European-style feelings in "Pan's Labyrinth", but also successfully following the magnificent atmosphere of the "Lord of the Rings" series.
"Hell Boy 2" definitely surpassed the previous work. Regardless of the style or the scene, the red boy is more cute and true, and the characters of all colors are also full of personalities. In the final analysis, this kind of ending is the director's credit, who made an indiscriminate script with novelty and spirit. Compared to the previous "Hulk 2", I don't know where it is better.
Therefore, the next time I will conclude, based on the valuable experience of Batman’s recent successes and the experiments of "Hellboy", Hollywood superhero movies will continue to develop, and will also incorporate many different styles of director skills. This can be regarded as a smart plan that can make a profit in many ways, and can continue and expand the artistic career of comics and movies.
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