Jim Meskimen

Constantine: City of Demons - 1/5

This movie is extremely gory and horrific for an animated feature, with lots of depictions of demons, hell, and innocent souls in torment, with some sexuality thrown in just to make it more uncomfortable. Fans of Constantine specifically may enjoy it, but casual super hero enthusiasts should give this one a miss.

Content warning: gore, torture

Closest comparison: It’s like a cross between Dr. Strange and Hellraiser.

Setting: Hidden World
Plot: Super Hero
Tone: Horror

Batman: Gotham Knight - 3/5

This movie is a collection of shorts, related by plot but unrelated in direction, voice acting, or artstyle. The end result is an interesting amalgam of artistic differences, but the story throughline is a solid genre narrative. I found most of the artstyles to be offputting, but if you like them you’ll enjoy this movie more than I did.

Closest comparison: It’s like the Animatrix by way of Batman: The Long Halloween.

Setting: Noir
Plot: Super Hero
Tone: Noir