I've seen worse comic movies than this...

Rating: 3/10 (24 February 2005)

I can't say this movie is terrible (like Elektra), but it certainly isn't fantastic or a fun-ride like many other comic based movies. The concept of the movie and the heaven/hell sequences are interesting to watch however. I have never read the comic Hellblazer the movie is based on and I feel like maybe if I had I would have taken more out of the film. I felt there were probably demons and sidekicks that I would have appreciated more knowing their full comic-origin. When I left the theater I said to my fiancé "I thought it was a little confusing," and he looked at me, relieved, and said "me too." We talked out some of the problems and, being that I'm not Catholic, he explained to me some of the basis for a few of the intricacies of the religion you sort of have to know. If you're deeply religious, this is definitely NOT the film for you either. I can see how it probably is offensive. The acting is okay, you don't really need much of it in the film since the visuals are the emphasis. If you like dark, dismal movies, then I recommend this one to you. AND stay after the credits are over for a bonus scene.