Constantine City of Demons: The Movie (2018)

I rented this movie from RedBox and now bought the DVD.

Back when I saw the Constantine movie staring Keanu Reeves, I had no idea this was a DC character. It wasn't until the animated film, Justice League: Dark, that I learned that. And he's a cool character... Almost sorta kinda like DC's less powerful version of Dr. Strange but on much more of a demonic and witch craft level. But then again not. (though that does lead to a hilarious line in the film that I laughed at for a good 3 minutes)

This movie is a bit confusing however in when or where it takes place in which series. As it seems to follow with the same animation style and design from the Justice League Dark movie, with it being a continuation of Constantine's story in that universe... But yet at the same time it's slated as being part of the Constantine TV show, which is a completely different continuity from the animated DC universe. So where exactly it falls... I'm unsure. So I'm just not going to worry about that right now.

The movie delves into Constantine's troubled past, and how he became the man he is today. Battling his past and inner demons (actually literally on both of those fronts), where he seeks to rectify his mistake of the past and find redemption. Though that past literally finds him first and puts him on the path.

I love the dynamic it shows between him and his childhood friend who is a major part of the movie... and the heartbreaking ending for them. I won't spoil what happens... er, not in this review anyways.

I've always sorta been a light weight when it comes to witch craft and dark magic and demonic things in movies and shows, due to religious reasons, but I did enjoy this greatly despite it rubbing me the wrong way at times. I'd recommend this to anybody who is a fan of the character hero movies in general. I've added it to my ever grown collection of animated DC and Marvel films. It's good!

Mistake Status: I found a few on my initial watch when rented the film. I did buy the DVD and I'm slowly working my way through the animated hero films if I can get my pattern on track. So I will for sure revisit this film later on when it's in my rotation and really comb through it.

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