Warner Brothers Home Entertainment releases this single-disc issue of Vertigo Comics' crass character John Constantine's big-screen debut. Containing the original widescreen presentation of the film, the disc comes with a stunning 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer along with Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks in both English and French. The picture quality is befitting to the unique look of the picture, which only looks better and better as time goes on. The disc not only shines with its fine presentation, but with its inclusion of 18 minutes of deleted scenes that feature an alternate ending and a cut storyline featuring Constantine and Michelle Monaghan as a demon seductress. Director Francis Lawrence provides optional commentary for the scenes, as well as a feature-length track along with producer Akiva Goldsman and screenwriters Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello that provides the viewer with insight on the filmmaking process of this adaptation. Add in the theatrical trailer, and you have a solid release that delivers just enough from the incredible 2 Disc Deluxe Edition to make it a worthwhile single disc investment for those low in the pocketbooks or not interested in substantial bonus features. This film is also available in the less-recommended single-disc full-screen version.

Batman Returns, Tim Burton's even darker and more complex sequel to Batman, has an equally disappointing presentation on DVD: besides the widescreen anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio, the disc offers some production notes as its only extra feature. Though Burton devotees and Batgeeks will definitely want to own this disc out of sheer obligation, Batman Returns needs a much more substantial presentation. However, the recent deluxe editions of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow and even The Nightmare Before Christmas suggest that a more lavish version of Batman Returns is on its way.