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Constantine (Two Disc Edition) [2005]
from Warner Home Video
starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Djimon Hounsou, Tilda Swinton
directed by Francis Lawrence

Features:

• Box set
• Dubbed
• PAL
• Special Edition

Editorial Review:

In the grand scheme of theological thrillers, Constantine aspires for the greatness of The Exorcist but ranks more closely with The Order. Based on the popular Hellblazer comic book series, and directed with nary a shred of intelligence by music video veteran Francis Lawrence, it's basically The Matrix with swarming demons instead of swarming machines. Keanu Reeves slightly modifies his Matrix persona as John Constantine, who roams the dark-spots of Los Angeles looking for good-evil, angel-devil half-breeds to ensure that "the balance" between God and Satan is properly maintained. An ancient artifact and the detective twin of a woman who committed evil-induced suicide (Rachel Weisz) factor into the plot, which is taken so seriously that you'll want to stand up and cheer when Tilda Swinton swoops down as the cross-dressing angel Gabriel and turns this silliness into the camp-fest it really is. The digital effects are way cool (dig those hellspawn with the tops of their heads lopped off!), so if you don't mind a juvenile lesson in pseudo-Catholic salvation, Constantine is just the movie for you! --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

Having been born with the gift of being able to see the spirits that roam the Earth, John Constantine finds himself stuck between the boundaries of Heaven and Hell. Seeking salvation, he teams up with a sceptical LAPD cop who is investigating the suspicious death of her sister, and together they delve below the surface of Los Angeles and uncover the world of angels and demons that lie beneath...

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• THERE IS ALWAYS A CATCH
  When a Mexican finds the Spear of Destiny (aka the Spear of Longinus) amidst ruins, it sets off a chain of events that could lead to a Hell-fueled Armageddon on Earth. Enter John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), freelance demon-hunter, and Los Angeles detective Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz), who are to play roles in the ongoing "battle" between heaven and hell.
  Judging Constantine on visuals, style and attitude, it would easily earn a 10. But as we learn in the film, "there's always a catch". The catch is... more info

• Constantine
  It's a rare kind of movie, mixing supernatural with adventure.
  It deals with issues of good and evil from a worldly view.
  Just like other movies involving angels and demons, this one
  contemplates the apocalypse, and John Constantine will be the
  guy determined to stop it.
  John Constantine is brilliantly played by Keanu Reeves, providing
  the gravitas the movie needs, along with the seen-it-all attitude
  skeptics will relate to.
  Constantine has two sidekicks. The... more info

• Did I like it? not sure
  This film could have been amazing. The actual idea behind it, of a man able to send demons back to hell, also fleeing the devil himself, is clever to say the least. However, there is something lacking and I can't quite put my finger on what it is.
  Could be Keanu's grunting. I kept expecting him to say "excellent" like in Bill and Ted. Also, Rachel Weiz's american accent was rubbish and her acting wasn't great either.
  I originally went to see this film at the cinema and wasn't too impressed. I did... more info

• Cool but lacking
  There are some cool ideas and action sequences here, but the script doesn't do them justice. You never really feel Constantine is in that much danger, that there's anything he can't handle. Without that, it's just a guy going through the motions. Don't get me wrong, it's a decent movie, just not the movie it could've been. Pity.

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