Constantine (4K Ultra + Digital)

The disk itself does make a difference thanks to the HDR really making this movie pop. The scenes from hell are amazing looking now and the shadow details make this movie look even better. I am lucky enough to have this paired with a OLED in a dark room. Thanks to this being on disc I do not have to deal with compression issues that come thanks to streaming, both visual and audio. All this combined makes for an amazing movie experience and leaving nothing wanting. I want to give a quick word on the end for the audio, encoded with Dolby Atmos. This is not because I find it lacking but because I also am lucking enough to be able to watch it with a full 11 speaker Dolby Atmos/DTS:X audio setup. While the new audio encoding on the disc makes a difference from the stand Bulray. It is still shows that this was made before Atmos was really an idea for theatrical/home release. Again they did a very did a very good job but what it it lacks is not the fault of the disc but of the time. For those that have not seen the movie, absolutely worth a watch/purchase. For those who already love this movie, this is a worthy upgrade.

Love this film, was happy I was gonna be able to upgrade to the 4K version and have a digital copy to boot.

Title: Dated Movie, but WOW in 4K This is an older movie, no doubt about it — but wow, it looks incredible in 4K. If you’re going to watch Constantine, don’t be cheap. Get the highest quality version you can, because this one really pops. I hadn’t watched this movie in about 20 years, and revisiting it in 4K was a great experience. The colors look fantastic, the atmosphere is strong, and the visuals benefit a lot from the upgrade. The story still holds up, the acting is solid, and it’s very rewatchable. This is right up my alley, and if you’re a movie collector or someone who appreciates good transfers, the 4K version is absolutely worth it. Every time you watch it, you’ll notice new details. Highly recommended.

Did anyone else get a blue blu-ray case with the 4K cover. Kinda throws the whole vibe off now. I does have the 4K disc in it. Just a shame of the case. Digital code work so it wasnt resealed.

The best video version and 4K were awesome with HDR. I really noticed the improvements, and the audio was fantastic.

Sadly I missed out on the Hellblazer series by DC Comics under the Vertigo label when this film was first released. Based on these great graphic novels. Constantine is about a hard-smoking & drinking guy who is not just an exorcist, but a guy who can see the Other Side. In the film's mythology, both heaven and hell are in place with Earth. Hell looks like L.A. during a nuclear holocaust. So what else is new? Anyway, the film does have its share of plotholes which I found distracting. These guys are scavenging around a junk yard in Mexico when a board breaks and a guy pulls out a knife wrapped in a Nazi flag and immediately becomes possessed by it. The Sword is explained later in the film but not the Nazi connection. How did it get there? Did the Nazis use these artifacts? When our young possessed man walks, cattle fall dead at his feet which is a cool effect but not many others drop dead, just animals. Huh? OK, I can live with that. Rachael Weisz is the police detective whose twin sister dies jumping off a building. I did note in these kinds of movies, glass breaking and lots of water ensue. Quite interesting how the director uses these ploys to try to evoke mood and mythology. At times it works, as with the green-eyed cat used by Constantine to check out Hell. How Rachel's character's twin knows Constantine is never explained, either. Despite the insipid acting of a police detective (I mean, would you be an L.A. cop and let yourself be placed in a tub of water by a guy who lives above a bowling alley? Yes, suspension of disbelief, but really now), the on-again-off-again Gabriel angel and the under-appreciated Shia LeBoeff, the special effects, the story and the mood went at a decent pace. Enough to keep you interested in what happens next and the surprising but underwhelming ending. Keanu Reeves is his usual over-serious self, does a great conflicted character as he tries to buy his way into heaven despite the demerit suicide of his younger life. Long story. My DVD had an alternate ending which was "OK" but still left me wanting. The deleted scenes were thankfully deleted. :P I'll probably pick up the Garth Ennis graphic novels first and watch this again. Not a bad entry into the Constantine mythology. Better: John Constantine, Hellblazer: Bloodlines John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits John Constantine, Hellblazer: Rake at the Gates of Hell

I've been buying up the 4K versions of my favorite movies, stuff I like enough to watch multiple times, and really get into the extras. This is a good release for a great price. Looks amazing in 4K. I use a PS5 as my player.

Very underrated movie, one of my favorites