Quit Whining, You Picky Jerks!

Rating: 8/10 (18 February 2005)

OK, first of all, I am a HUGE comic book fan. I am overjoyed about the fact that so many Books are making it to the screen. Constantine was not word perfect to the comic book, admittedly. But, look at it this way: the movie had enough of a plot, and a good enough cast to make it to the movies in the first place. And, I thought Reeves did a pretty good job in his part. He got the character down perfect. And, for once, he didn't act like a stoner/philosopher.
I am amazed at how much backlash this movie got from hardcore comic book fans. From the standpoint of a pure movie critique, X-Men wasn't that great of a film. But, it did what no one else had done since the Batman Miasma of the 90s. It opened up the forum of comic book characters for a wider audience. Now, more people know about Hellblazer than ever before. And, as far as John being from LA instead of London: A.) WHO CARES?! and B.) It's an American made movie. Of course we are gonna Americanize it. Deal with it. I was entertained, the special effects were great, the dialog was good, and I enjoyed the movie. Be glad it made to the screen you nay-saying ninnies!