Product: Constantine [Blu-ray] (2012)
Rating: 4.0
Captivating & Exciting
First of all you will not be bored if you watch this movie. I didn't know what to expect going in. All I really knew was it involved Keanu Reeves & the devil. Now I'm a huge Keanu fan, but that doesn't mean I like all of his films (ex. The Replacements, Sweet November). Now I've heard of reviewers (negatively) comparing this to The Matrix sequels, because of the special affects. But I think it has more of the feel of another great Keanu movie The Devil's Advocate. Concerning the special affects, they are needed here. It's not like when they use them in movie when a stunt person could've done it. These are big demonic affects. This film has a dark atmosphere & we get to see the main character, John Constantine's personality. This movie is basically about the power struggle between good & evil. Constantine is an exorcist who is trying to get into heaven, after having committed an inexcusable sin. Rachel Weisz is a detective who doesn't believe her twin sister would've committed suicide & eventually convinces Reeves to help her find out the truth. They also battle various demons leading up to a major power stuggle in the end. You might not know off hand what some of the religious events in the movie involve if you haven't read anything about Christian Mythology. I did know what they were talking about, but even if I didn't I don't think it would have detracted from the movie. My only quibbles are with the casting. A woman as Gabriel seemed strange, but Tilda Swinton is a good actress. Also Gavin Rossdale from Bush wasn't attractive or evil enough. I definitley recommend this movie & look forward to purchasing the future dvd release.