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

Features:

• Colour
• Dolby
• DTS Surround Sound
• PAL

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

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• has it moments
  passable but dissapointing this adds nothing new to the genre and the climax is awful

• Much better than you'd expect
  I bought this DVD purely because of the bargain price, to be honest not expecting much but feeling that if it was even half decent then it was worth the purchase. My expectations were well exceeded. It's not quite the Matrix, but in it's favour it's actually faster paced. The story is good (I've never read the comics on which it's apparently based so I came with no preconceptions), the effects are great, and the ending, whilst probably not qualifying as a twist, I very much doubt that anyone will be... more info

• Reeves best film since the Matrix trilogy
  I dont believe in God and I dont like religion .... but despite the heavy influence of religion in this movie, I still found this a very enjoyable film. Reeves is decent and the supporting cast all turn in good performances. This film deserves a sequel but thats not happening.

• Keanu Reeves is awsome!!
  what a film!! so many people told me this film was going to be another over rated crappy american film. but everything in the film rocked. the acting was superb and the storyline was amazing, even the effects were cool. i think the most inpressive part of the film is the ending, its a mixture of good and bad emotions. definatly a rollercoaster of a film.

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