Go for the story, and stay thru the ending

Rating: 9/10 (10 September 2005)

I really enjoyed this movie, despite knowing nothing about the comic it was based on. The movie starts a bit slow, and in places I really wanted to slap Rachel Weisz (she can usually act - but she over-did it in places. Barthroom scene, anyone???) several times, but overall very enjoyable. Keanu did his quiet-brooding-type thing as usual, and Tilda was intense as Gabriel. The big surprise for me was Balthazar - I had no idea Gavin Rossdale could act! I never doubted his performance - not once. The story was tightly wrapped, and I expect the DVD to have many extras, particularly moments between John and his protégé, as they were pretty funny together. The climax of the movie both scared and awed me, as Lucifer was played entirely too familiar to me (I have evil friends like him!):D Overall, if you aren't a film critic (read: art studies snob) and like some blood, fights and explosions in your movie, great special effects,and a plot between the sexes without a bunch of kissy-crap, this movie is for you!