Product: Constantine [Blu-ray] (2012)
Rating: 5.0
Awesome Adventure
SINGLE DISC DVD:(19 july 2005) The Film is awesome.Sound is great, and the film is a superb watch. Extras are at a minimum on the single disc version. I plan to get the double disc version ASAP. But being able to watch again the superb sequences in this horror film is great. Some people define horror as "Slash/gore/hack" etc, but a series of great supernatural elements are worked out in this film. The layers in the film are manifold, and they repay additional watching.I still find the book that came out to be the best explanation of the background in the film.The criticism of the film as a "Bad Adaptation" of the comic is just silly ... this is a film, the comic is the comic.The characters are defined very well. Both "John" and the detective are world weary characters who are trying to resolve issues in their lives.The best element on the supernatural side is the detail... its damn near perfect. Hopefully the two disc version will have some extra cool stuff as well.*************************************I have been waiting for this film ever since I saw the first trailers in 2004. And I was definitely NOT disappointed.It is an absolutely great rollercoaster ride, and all the edgy bits just flow together superbly, and Keanu proves once again he can deliver the goods.The film works brilliantly script wise, and brings in many supernatural ideas, that are articulated well thanks to great FX. Rachel Weisz is definitely a great choice for the role she fulfills.As a literally World weary specialist in the occult, Keanu takes us through a journey to hell and back.For myself, I found this film to be more visceral than cerebral, in a very positive way. If you really need some explanation of what has happened, I can highly recommend the book tie-in, but read AFTER you see the movie. You will not be disappointed.