Great film, but too religious for some...

Rating: 7/10 (4 September 2005)

Constantine is a great movie, though most people do not respect it in the way that it should be. It has a very deep religious background, that is difficult to catch onto if you have little-to-no religious knowledge. The DVD speaks of the religious aspects of this film, so if you are someone who didn't necessarily enjoy it in theatres, I highly recommend you check it out.
With religion out of the way, the film itself could have been quite a bit better. I have never really read the "Hellblazer" comics, so i can't really judge the film on its loyalty to the comic's themes and plot lines. The script wasn't the best, but the special effects were wonderful. The background of the main character "John Constantine" could have been touched on a little more, but the character development was still well done. Though very dark and demonic, the film is quite enjoyable unlike many other horror-esquire movies.
As said before, this film is very well done, but is much more enjoyable if you have a knowledge of religion. I highly recommend this movie to anyone interested in demonology, Christianity, or just want a little thrill. Check out the DVD for the background of the film and comic.