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John Constantine sees demons walk the earth, and he aims to do something about it: send them back to hell!

As Constantine, The Matrix's Keanu Reeves fights a new otherworld foe in this eye-opening supernatural action thriller based on characters from the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer Graphic Novels and set in a City of the Angels where spirit-world bounds have broken... and all hell is breaking loose.

Holy water. A dragon's-breath flamethrower. A shotgun crafted from a crucifix. Armed with these and assisted by an intrepid cop (Rachel Weisz), John Constantine is a spiritual warrior gone to apocalyptic war. Be glad he's on your side.
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Rating Reviewed by: Geek Pie
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Constantine review by Geek Pie

One hell of a movie!
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Based on the DC Comic Hellblazer, 'Constantine' follows the exploits of John Constantine, a chain smoking world weary man who uses his powers as a mercenary exorcist in Los Angeles. After a brief visit to Hell, having committed the mortal sin of suicide before being brought back to life by doctors, Constantine spends his time trying to redeem his damned soul by sending earthbound demons back to Hell. Recently diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, time is running out for him to get back into the good grace of God. His supernatural activities bring him into contact with Angela Dodson, a police officer whose twin sister recently committed suicide. Dodson suspects some sort of foul play is involved with the death of her sister, and Constantine reluctantly is forced to agree when he notices a high amount supernatural activity in effect, realizing that the balance of supernatural power on earth is starting to shift toward the dark side. First time director Francis Lawrence cranks up the action with a clever, if slightly over complicated story, some amazing special effects, and a superb cast. Keanu Reeves plays the role of John Constantine quite convincingly, and manages to take a selfish, narcissistic character and make him quite sympathetic. Rachel Weisz, while she does give the character of Dodson some much needed angst, is trapped in a stock supporting female role, and isn't given much scope to bring her character to life. But it's really Tilda Swinton as the androgynous angel Gabriel, and Peter Stormare as Satan who really steal the show. All in all, Constantine is an exceptionally well made film and a cut above the usual comic book superhero movie. P.S: make sure you watch through the end credits, there is a final extra scene at the end!
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Constantine review by SB

Best Of Its Kind
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This film is very different from others such as Devil's Advocate and others. The main character is far from perfect and nor is his world. Despite being about a dark subject, the film itself isn't dark (I didn't think). It had excellent special effects and the story kept moving. I liked the film because it was so different than most mainstream films. Very enjoyable watch and a nice surprise
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Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
Release Date: 11/07/2005
Production Year: 2005
Run Time: 115 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Format: Pal
Colour: Colour

Special Features:

  • Commentary by Director Francis Lawrence, Producer Akiva Goldsman and Screenwriters Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello
  • A Perfect Circle Passive Music Video
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