Product: Constantine [Blu-ray] (2012)
Rating: 5.0
Entertaining and thought-provoking
Anyone watching this movie must accept it on its own merits apart from any prior expectations. For example, if you see "Constantine" with the expectation of Oscar-worthy performances, you are almost certainly going to be disappointed."Constantine" is an entertaining and action-packed ride, and Keanu is a fitting lead actor for the part. The main source of John Constantine's angst stems from a portion of Catholic doctrine that says that suicide is a mortal sin; thus, he is doomed to hell. However, after committing suicide, he was allowed to come back and try to "atone" for his mortal sin in any way that he could. This backdrop should allow anyone watching "Constantine" to appreciate the depth of the plot while overlooking occasional bad acting. The special effects are great as well as believable, and the ending ties everything up nicely with a bow while at the same time leaving room for a sequel.The fifth star is for the fact that this movie is NOT a remake.