Hellboy: 10 Flaws That Prove Hellboy 3 Would've Been Better

10. Behind-The-Scenes Rumors Are Too Believable

As detailed extensively by contributor Josh Brown, the Hellboy reboot has been the subject of numerous rumors that point to behind-the-scenes bickering and battles for creative control. Marshall was allegedly undermined by his own producers, while the script was supposedly rewritten by multiple cast and crew members without writing credits on the film. If these reports are to be believed, everything from the cinematography to the design of a single tree was grounds for in-fighting on set.

Since much of this press stems from anonymous sources, some readers may naturally take it with a grain of salt. Unfortunately, the overall dissonance of the film makes these rumors all too believable. The acting, design, and script all feel wildly inconsistent. At times, even the best performers - and the film is hardly bereft of actors with stellar credits to their names - deliver their lines without enthusiasm.

Ultimately, Hellboy has moments where you can tell a lot of work and passion went into it. Other times, however, it feels as if the cast and crew were simply trying to wrap up the shoot without caring about the end result.

There was never any doubt that Guillermo del Toro, Ron Perlman, and the rest of the cast and crew of the original Hellboy films collaborated well. They formed such a strong bond that Perlman wouldn't reprise his role without del Toro's involvement, a factor which contributed to bucking the sequel in favor of a reboot.

The del Toro films weren't always perfect, but they at least felt like part of a cohesive effort. Sadly, the same can't be said for the latest flop.