Decent film, but still full of holes

Rating: 7/10 (27 February 2005)

To say the least, Constantine wasn't as bad as it could have been. Any film with Keanu Reeves attached to it seriously has a potential Razzie nomination waiting in the wings. But this time around, the film wasn't too bad.
The obvious put downs will be Keanu's rather pitiful acting, which ranged from horrid to downright hilarious. But what proved to be even more annoying was the fact so many people talked in whispers. Speak Up!! Also, a couple of miscasts must be called out, especially with Shia (can't spell his last name) and Gavin Rossdale. Everyone else seemed to fit their roles all right, but those two could have been left on the cutting room floor.
But then again, their are plenty of good things. The story was complicated and interesting, which kept you within the story as opposed to being lost in an array of explosions and big-breasted women. All of the occult stuff within the film was also quite engaging.
I guess in the long run, this will be one of those films that will be okay to watch and pick at, just maybe not one you want to buy.