Directed by:
Francis LawrenceCinematography:
Philippe RousselotCast:
Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale, Peter Stormare, Max Baker, Francis Guinan (more)VOD (3)
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Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, Constantine tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man who has literally been to hell and back. When he teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost. (Warner Bros. US)
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The wisecracking Keanu Reeves fits like a glove, and I can hardly imagine anyone else in the role of Constantine. Francis Lawrence combines interesting themes, visual diversity, and technical finesse into a rather intriguing and good-looking whole, about which you can doubt as much as you want, but you still won't be able to take your eyes off it.
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Constantine is one of those films that you might not fully get into the first time around, but you’ll enjoy it all the more the second time. It draws us into its own world straddling the line between reality and fiction, combined with serious questions of religion from our everyday lives. It is distinctive and intelligent as it cleverly deals with some relatively crazy subject matter. The film’s visual appeal never slides into self-indulgence, the characters are well developed and the actors do a very respectable job. Constantine is not entirely for mainstream viewers, but rather a notable curiosity for connoisseurs. One could almost call it a “big-budget underground” flick.
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A cold-blooded Keanu Reeves as a savior perhaps even surpassing Neo with his charisma, a hero who is not ashamed to put out his last cigarette in his own blood, a tough guy whose every gesture sends all demons, including Satan, somewhere nice and fast. And all the infernal supernaturalism in the inquisitive spirit of an authentic detective story, like no one has ever attempted before in the comic book genre.
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The series about a guy named Constantine is not among the most famous comic book projects (at least in mass pop culture). Therefore, the vast majority of viewers got acquainted with this (anti) hero only in movie form and can appreciate the dark world of film comics and the cynical one-liners of the casual exorcist. Such viewers will feel that it is almost an "underground" film that goes against established stereotypes of film characters and stories. It is typical for this concept to compare it not with the literary original, but with the Matrix trilogy, and thanks to Keanu Reeves, Constantine is compared to Neo. Which is, of course, a mental mistake. For a minority of viewers familiar with the comics, Constantine will be rather disappointing, because, for understandable commercial reasons, the film went only halfway in portraying the comic book atmosphere. However unlikely it may seem, the comic book is even darker and more cynical, and its humor is more morbid and sarcastic than in the film. But many viewers wouldn't have stood for that. The comic book's purity of style is simply missing. However, Reeves is perfectly suited for his role and Peter Stormare is truly charismatic as the devil. In terms of comic book adaptations, it is definitely a decent film with above-average direction and quality performances. Overall impression: 65%
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Constantine was one of the surprising adaptations of DC Comics in its time. It took enough from its source material, "Hellblazer," to generate interest on both sides, but also became such a distinct work that it faced issues with sequels. If John Constantine were to be more faithful to the comics in the future and return to being a blonde, he would inevitably face comparisons with Keanu Reeves. However, the film hasn't been forgotten, whether due to its excellent cast—alongside Reeves, there's the divine Rachel Weisz and Tilda Swinton, and two problematic figures, Shia LaBeouf and Gavin Rossdale. A film that constantly has one foot in hell is ideal for reflecting on one's own fears.
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