Product: Constantine [Blu-ray] (2012)
Rating: 4.0
Strange and Thought-Provoking
This movie requires more than the usual amount of "willing suspension of disbelief". There are some plot holes and irrational premises that, if you think too much about them, could mar your enjoyment of the movie. On the other hand, you're already watching a movie that talks about demonic possession, angels and demons involving themselves in human activities, and a sort of cat-and-mouse battle between Heaven and Hell. Glossing over a few illogical bits shouldn't require too much more effort.The special effects are good. They showed some great imagination. In many scenes, there are startling and sometimes disturbing images and events. I found myself frequently bewildered by what was going on - though the questions were usually resolved later on in the film.I loved the various interesting characters - Constantine, the angel Gabriel, Balthazar (a half-demon), Papa Midnight (former witch doctor). They were often complex, multi-dimensional characters.The story line involves atrocious theology - wholly unlike any religious teachings - but it's fun anyway.With its bizarre plot, creative special effects, weird characters, and imaginative evils, this is one of my favorite "supernatural" films.