Good, but forgettable

Rating: 6/10 (1 February 2006)

Costantine is yet another Hollywood attempt to adapt a comic book into a movie. I myself have never read them so I am speaking for the majority of you who have not read it.
First, the acting in this movie was good and bad at times. Rachael Weiss is great as usual and Keanu Reeves is fair in this role because his character doesn't have to have emotions. However, when his character is supposed to have emotions, Reeves is wooden. This is an acting and/or directing flaw. Some of supporting cast outshine him, but if you're a casual movie watcher, you won't notice.
Second, the dark atmosphere is good but it's a little too dark at times, meaning hard too see. The photography has been done in Dark City and The Matrix already. The graphic are good but not anything new. Some fight scenes are good, but some fall flat. The plot is confusing for those who don't pay attention to details.The characters are somewhat sympathetic. It is entertaining and sometimes intriguing.
My Rating 6/10