"Matrix" meets "Blade" meets "Devil's Advocate"

Rating: 6/10 (18 February 2005)

Just went to see "Constantine" this afternoon. My initial impression was that it seemed very much like a "Blade" type movie (instead of vampires, you have demons). Similar weapons are used here and seem as if they could be used in either movie. No Kung Fu or martial arts here though. This movie for me also seems like a collage of what Keanu has done in previous movies. Reeves character is very much like Neo from the "Matrix"; brooding and conflicted messiah-like. There's's a similar storyline with him on a reluctant mission to save the world and ultimately himself. The final confrontation scene has a similar feel to when Keanu's character in the "Devil's Advocate" meets Al Pacino/the devil and he reveals his true identity, though the actor playing Lucifer here doesn't compare with Pacino's performance. The movie is entertaining and thought-provoking but the plot is somewhat confusing and hard to follow at times. I Don't suggest going for popcorn or the bathroom during it because you'll probably be lost or confused on what's going on (maybe if I had been familiar with the comics it would have helped in following the story better). So that's why I give a rating of 6.