Product: Constantine [Blu-ray] (2012)
Rating: 4.0
I never give a 5, even when it's deserved; everyone can do better.
I saw Constantine in theatres with my friend Nick who--as to no surprise to me--hated it. I, on the other hand, loved it. When I first saw the previews, I went nuts. I am a major fan of all that goes bump in the night and love any kind of mythology involving fallen angels, devils, demons etc. This movie had all of them. It was mostly Catholic thinking but I thought it worked. Otherwise, why else would Keanu's character go around exorcising demons from little girls like he did in the opening scene. Of course, the special effects were extra nice, especially hell--and I loved how Keanu got there. I thought it was very specific in the hows, whys, etc of the film and especially when it came to explaining why something was this way or that. I've never read the comic book but I'd like to. And those who are upset that the movie wasn't like the comic book I'd like to say: When isn't it?? Usually, with few exceptions, the movies are practically nothing like the book or comic book versions. Books are always better simply because there is no limit on how much detail the writer can put into it. If they wanted to (and some do, like Stephen King) they could go on forever and a page describing something as silly as a chair, even when the chair has nothing to do with the real plot. So, cut the film some slack. They did the best they could and I think their best is pretty darn good.