Constantine (2005)
World building that will leave you wanting to go back to hell.
Presentation:
What happens when a music video director makes a movie? Well, the gamble paid off and we get one of the best fleshed out universes. A fun ride where angels and demons never seemed cooler. Keanu plays his typical quiet reserved protagonist, which fits well here. Peter Stormand plays one of the best interpretations of Lucifer of all time and so does Tilda Swinton as an angel. The world looks so plausible that you might even wish it existed.
Conclusion:
A film begging for a sequel that we never got. The story isn't perfect with some pointless meandering in the script for the sake of ticking of some visual unholy checkboxes but still a treat for fans of this genre. It’s a Hollywood popcorn flick with the main conflict feeling less relevant than Constantine's journey, but you probably won’t care when it's this much fun.
Recommendations
Level 0 of the liminal basement.