Glossy digital effects don't make up for poor storytelling

Rating: 3/10 (18 February 2005)

A friend of mine drug me into this rag of film earlier this evening, and I'll be honest the opening scene did grab me. However, every element of the story that is setup in the exposition, hardly even pays off in the end. No cause and effect, no character build up, and a very weak and contrived ending. But I guess Mr. Reeves needed to fill his time somehow, so why not spend it in front of a green screen.
I will say this though, the CGI definitely outshines the rest of the film. The environments they created were very dynamic, and rich with style. It's just to bad that the amazing digital artists that worked so hard to create them, have to ride along side such mediocre film-makers. I give Constantine two thumbs down.