hot and action packed

Rating: 8/10 (4 March 2005)

First, keep in mind, this review is coming from someone who never read the Hellblazer comic book series.
Keanu Reeves plays John Constantine, a chain smoking exorcist who's trying to buy his way into heaven with his work. Not only can he exorcise demons, he can also travel to Hell and back. He meets a woman named Angela Dodson(Weisz) who's convinced her twin sister's death wasn't a suicide. She turns to Constantine for help.
This movie is a fun ride right from the start. It has great special effects, fun action sequences, and some sweet weapons for destroying demons. Unlike most others, I was pleased with Reeves's performance in this film. He plays the bad-ass characters well. Weisz is also excellent in her role. The only downside is some of the plot holes. We learn in the film of half-breeds that live on earth (some people are half-demon or half-angel). We also learn that hell has its own version of the bible. The things like this I wish the film would have given us more information on. For people who know their bible well, this movie will be especially frustrating.
Overall, I found this movie very enjoyable. I hope there will be a director's cut when the movie comes out on DVD. 8/10
Recommend if: *you like action *you like movies that involve spiritual warfare
Avoid if: *you don't like to see graphic violence with blood *you're offended by strong language