Constantine not as bad as originally thought

Rating: 7/10 (17 December 2005)

Watching the trailer for Constantine, I originally thought that the movie would be another Matrix ride. More time watching Keanu Reeves having "whoa" moments. Instead, I was happily surprised with Keanu's performance, I had to grimace every now and then at his lines but overall Keanu is not what makes this film go sour. I think there can be something said about a film which uses more than necessary swear words. Writers will add them in thinking that they'll sprinkle up a sentence just right whereas they're killing the script. On the other hand I found Constantine a little intriguing the idea that the devil and god were fighting each other only 'influencing humans.' Another thing they did true to Constantine's original story idea is they have Keanu right from the start dying of cancer. How many heroes start out with such a handicap? Perfect for a blockbuster rental, whether or not to buy this is up to you.
~Chris