Movie: In the second adventure, Hellboy (Ron Perlman) takes on the elf price Nuada, who is determined to use the robot soldiers of the legendary Golden Army to wipe out humanity.

Televisions.com thinks:

Not only comic-book fans will love this movie,
which offers top production values,
fantasy-rich imagery, and tongue-in-cheek humor.

Movie Details:

Blu-ray: Hellboy 2: The Golden Army

Length: 120 minutes

Genre: Comic-book adaptation, action, science fiction

Studio: Universal

Cast: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, Luke Goss, Anna Walton

Director: Guillermo del Toro

Rating: 12 (U.K.), PG-13 (USA), FSK 12 (Germany)

Released: 2009

Picture Format: 1.85:1 (1080p/24 Hz)

Soundtracks: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (English), DTS 5.1 (German)

PICTURE QUALITY:
The second installment of Hellboy even manages to improve on the already impressive HD quality of the first. The sharpness and plasticity captivate the viewer, and — particularly in close-up shots — the eye can make out even the tiniest of details. 

(9 out of 10 points)

SOUND QUALITY:
"Hellboy 2" packs quite a punch! Precise surround effects appear throughout the movie — from the soft dripping of water to the hectic market bustle. The most impressive bass comes from the monsters’ roars and cracking asphalt. 

(9 out of 10 points)

BONUS MATERIAL:
Monstrously plentiful — both discs are fit to burst! Disc 1: an audio commentary from the director, an audio commentary from the cast, a "Production Workshop", BD-Live, and U-Control. Disc 2 (DVD): a foreword from the director (0:23), "Hellboy: In Service of the Demon" (154:50), "Troll Market Tour" (12:22), a storyboard-movie comparison (4:43), deleted scenes (with optional director’s commentary, 5:03), an animated comic (5:15), and photo galleries. 

(10 out of 10 points)

Note: This Blu-ray made it into our list of the 43 best Blu-rays ever.