This movie is extremely good

Rating: 8/10 (16 July 2005)

Contrary to many assertion this movie is well-casted. Keanu Reeves has been parodied and mocked - - and not without just cause - - yet he is more than adequate is this film. He's a bitter and frustrated man, so of course, he seems like he's "been plugged" into this film. Just read the tag-line on this site - - he's a nomad amongst three portals. And honestly no one can figure out which is which, right?
I agree that Hell is this movie was so amazing I certainly do not want to go there. Cheesiness aside, it's vivid, real, and, well, hellish. Rachel Weisz seems to stretch more at times, but is a great actress and has some befitting lines and good notions. Things have to be natural and they feel as such.
Moreover, I could not wait for the next scene. Midnight with the lamp, Weisz in the tub, Reeves with the cat - are all sensational scenes. Demonic fights are great and Gabriel is the bittersweet b---- you would expect. Some parts are sketchy, but Reeves is someone I thoroughly enjoyed in this movie. I watched it and honestly did not want to see anyone else take this part. He fit "The Matrix" and he definitely fit "Constantine." I remember a friend of mine thoroughly enjoying the Devil's appearance, yet it has nothing to do with his being a Rob Zombie fan. I concur because he's more than accurate and wild looking. I can't say much more without giving vitals away.
Justice is a key point in this film, but more aptly responsibility is a bigger themes. Reeves has a responsibility, Weisz a responsibility, Reeve's priest friend, Reeve's lackey, Gabriel, and down the list of characters - - they all have a purpose and a responsibility. It certainly has religious undertones and that will have you saying "duh" to this; however, you can partake your own opinion. The reason I say that is you're not blunted with religious irony, but rather caught up in a religious world. I mean Lucifer keeping a pact?
People never panic when they see these demons because exorcisms are expected and Reeves does make note of some oddities in the movie. What I liked the most was the natural occurrence of humor. It seemed like an effort to detach from atrocity, rather than lines written as such.
The beginning of this movie works, but the ending is just outstanding. This movie breathes stereotypes, yet never tires you. There is theory and there is deep research, but nothing is beyond you in this movie. Furthermore, it is never condescending. You'll be wide-eyed at the sight of bending cars, crawlers, and shattered glass, but you'll also be well-informed.