solid production values and an intriguing premise

Rating: 8/10 (16 October 2014)

The Matrix meets The Exorcist (with a little Chinatown thrown in for good measure) This film combines elements of comic book fantasy with horror to create an enjoyable brew - sort of a film noir version of The Exorcist, crossbred with the stylisation of The Matrix. A kind of Gothic guerrilla warfare, with moody demonologist John Constantine caught in between. well-crafted adaptation with just the right casting to make it fly when it could have sunk.Lawrence directs with energy, humour and an amusing eye for bizarre details - such as the fact that Hell can be accessed via the judicious use of a cat and a puddle.Keanu Reeves surfs through his acting in this otherwise excellent demonic film noir.Reeves has created a unique character that has the potential for future instalments.