Product: Constantine [Blu-ray] (2012)
Rating: 3.0
matrix style special effects fest
it seems that Reeves is in denial about the end of the Matrix franchise.Here Reeves plays an unfortunate exorcist wandering the streets of New York banishing misbehaving half breed demons back to hell. Constantine is yet another movie derived from a comic book series I haven't read, but frankly, I don't get the feeling I missed that much.The writer and director have managed to almost completely recreates the Matrix plot in this new context (substitue demons for Rogue programmes and the real world / hell divide for the real world / matrix divide), which you might have thought would make it an easier adjustment for Reeves but he still fails to act, turning in yet another stirling performance as himself, which worked sort of OK-ish in the Matrix, but by now has become a little tired.Rachel Weisz plays Keanu's love interest, who is roped into Reeves' anti-demon war when her twin sister (who has been committed to a mental institution because she sees demons) kills herself and (as a good catholic) is cast into hell.Whilst some have raved about Rachel Weisz's performance here I can't help feeling its more because she's gorgeous than as a result of her acting talent. Even if her acting was of oscar winning quality, there's not much she can do about the script (her character's actions are utterly unbelieveable even within the scope of the ridiculous plot).Having said all that, I was entertained (and there are some good bits at the end where Satan appears as a snorting man in a white suit).