i thought it was a good example of a comic book based movie

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2005)

When ever you deal with a story taken from a comic book that has done more than 6 issues you are faced with the arduous task of condensing a huge amount of back story and character info into two hours. That coupled with the problem of pleasing the books fans (and nerds in general) and attracting more pedestrian movie go-ers who are just as happy to watch the latest Bruckheimer rock video. Overall I think the writers did an excellent job of both, you had the compelling story of one man trying to save himself from damnation, and an especially awful damnation stemming from his occupation, and the usual end of the world type stuff you would expect when you involve God and the Devil.
And Keanu's acting is wooden, but lets be honest people he doesn't get jobs because he can act, he gets them because he looks cool with black hair and presents the overwhelmingly white, stark look that is so appropriate for movies like this and the Matrix. I think he did an fine job portraying an arrogant and slightly detached Constantine.