Product: Constantine [Blu-ray] (2012)
Rating: 4.0
Very enjoyable action/thriller with great special effects
The average review score on amazon really doesn't tell the full story here. This is a very enjoyable movie and it's sad to see it so under rated.Constantine is based on the DC/Vertigo comic book by the name of Hellblazer and tells the story of John Constantine. It's not exactly faithful to it's source but still tells an enjoyable story. Keanu Reeves delivers the usual performance as John Constantine, the wise cracking demon killer who wanders the streets of Los Angeles keeping the balance between God and Satan in check.Sexy Rachel Weisz plays his love interest and the two become entangled after her twin commits suicide. The relationship between Weisz's character and Constantine isn't particularly well developed but it serves it's purpose. The story is interesting enough and details a plan to raise onto the world the son of Satan but that's not why people come to see this flick. It's far from bad though. The acting is ok although Keanu's character is a bit too close to all his other characters, but that's Keanu for you.The special effects are the highlights here. There are plenty of memorable scenes with beautiful digital creatures. The opening exorcism scene is a bit too Exorcist but handled well. The multiple fights between Constantine and the denizens of hell and his trips to Hell are a wonder to behold.If you're looking for a movie with an interesting story, cool characters and extremely well done special effects then this is the one for you. The theological aspects of the story aren't too deep but are presented well and don't slow the pacing of the movie. This is a great comic adaptation with some awesome special effects. 4 stars.P.S. Be sure to stay after the credits for an additional scene