Based on comic books, it's not epic, but definitely interesting.

Rating: 7/10 (20 February 2005)

I have to admit I was really excited to see this movie when it came out. I couldn't wait! So, I read the book that was based on the movie first. I'm glad I did, because I was able to understand a lot easier, and explain some unexplained things in the movie to the friends who went with me. You might consider seeing it twice, or reading the book, if you had trouble catching everything.
I think it was kind of a gutsy film to make because of the subject matter - does not mesh even with every Christian belief out there. So, I imagine a few audiences will not remember that it is a work of fiction. Also, it shows pretty much every actor how they would look at their physical worst. Constantine's pale, Angela's crying, Beeman's got bugs all over him, etc. Not that this is bad, just gutsy.
The special effects were good, I thought. I mean, really, is it possible to portray hell (since we don't exactly know how it looks) in a way that will really make people cringe? Soldier demons were a little Gollum-esque, but I got over that.
Overall, I liked the movie a lot. It was different, and I like a fresh story. There were only a couple things that bothered me: - The background and relationships of the characters to each other was not explained enough.

To me, Satan was not that believable.

The book that was BASED on the movie was better than the movie.

Forgiving that, go see it. It's not epic, but it is interesting. Based on a comic book. Remember that, and you'll have a good time.