Not the comic, but still a good film

Rating: 7/10 (22 February 2005)

Okay, so Keanu isn't blonde or British. Big deal. They got most of the details of the character right (although the desire to get into Heaven is kind of off base).
As a huge fan of the comic, I'm definitely in the demographic of those who should be completely p'o'd but I'm not. For what it was, the movie was enjoyable and I'd see a sequel if one was made. Sure its not the comic, but if that's what you're looking for...then go read the comic.
As a movie its pretty good and definitely damn fine entertainment for February. I bought Keanu as world-weary most of the time. Thankfully the CGI was minimal (for this type of movie) and the director knew how to use it. Little touches like John's friends dying because they helped him, his comment about "another ghost following me", his basic self-centeredness, all good.
If you're a fan, think of it like this. John's in LA and needs some cash so he sells his life story to Hollywood. The comic is John's "real life" and the movie is the "based on true events" version.