Rating summary
| Movie |  | 3.5 |
| Video |  | 0.0 |
| Audio |  | 4.0 |
| Extras | | 4.0 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
Constantine 4K Blu-ray Movie Review
"It's not always like it is in the books."
Reviewed by Randy Miller III February 14, 2025
Available alongside the regular UHD
edition, Warner Bros. offers this 4K-only Steelbook as a wide-release option for packaging collectors. As usual, all on-disc contents -- which
include a new 2160p/HDR10 transfer, Dolby Atmos audio, and a nice collection of bonus features -- are the same, so this can been seen as a cosmetic
upgrade only.
For a synopsis of
Constantine, please see Martin Liebman's 2008 review of the
Blu-ray. I enjoyed the film more and came to its defense in my 4K review linked above, but I can still
admit that
Constantine has a few obvious flaws.
Constantine 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
NOTE: Since no Blu-ray is included, these screenshots are sourced from the 4K disc but have been downsampled to 1080p/SDR and should
thus not be considered an accurate representation of the film's appearance on UHD.
For my thoughts on Constantine's outstanding 2160p/HDR10 transfer, see my review of the 4K edition.
Constantine 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
Similarly, details about the good but imperfect Dolby Atmos remix can be found in the above review as well.
Constantine 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
This release ships in a matte-finish Steelbook with an illustrative image of Constantine escaping Hell with the help of holy water; it's very evocative and
there are small amounts of debossing that give some of the flames a bit of depth. Bonus points for limiting the logos and text to the removable J-card.
Similar flames continue on the back cover with a familiar logo presented front and center. The red-hot Hell motif continues inside with a panoramic still
of Constantine walking through the burning wasteland, while the lone 4K disc sits on a hub flanked by a Digital Copy slip.
The bonus features are likewise identical to the 4K edition and listed/detailed in my separate review.
Constantine 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
Francis Lawrence's Constantine wasn't exactly greeted with warmth back in 2005 but has aged better than expected, though more so for its
visuals and themes than performances which are still something of a mixed bag. That said, it's very much worth a re-evaluation and Warner Bros.' new
4K edition is a great way to do it, as the new 2160p/HDR10 transfer breathes new life into the film's already-potent atmosphere. The audio is a step or
two behind and a few legacy bonus features are missing but, like the standard 4K edition, this attractive Steelbook is firmly Recommended.
