Constantine
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: February 18, 2005
8.4
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RicardoS.Sep 4, 2005
This movie could have been much better. Just cutting out the whole section about the little guy that lived in the bowling alley would greatly reduce the 'supernatural gobbledegook' one critic mentioned. And the dialog soundtrack, This movie could have been much better. Just cutting out the whole section about the little guy that lived in the bowling alley would greatly reduce the 'supernatural gobbledegook' one critic mentioned. And the dialog soundtrack, as noted by a user critic, is often unintelligible. There's an internal conflict between the tone of the movie (so heavy and serious and dark) and some of the imagery used--like Constantine firing gold bullets at demons from a gold shotgun welded to a gold crucifix. In these scenes I felt I was watching an episode of Angel that was taking itself too seriously. Cutting out some of this stereotypical demon stuff would work fine, since as many critics note, and I agree, the plot is incomprehensible and therefore meaningless, and the high points of the film are the the photography and gothic atmosphere. I thought the four main actors were good: the exorcist (Keanu), the cop (Rachel), Gabriel and Lucifer. In the end, I gave it a 6 because I couldn't give it a 5.5; I'm generally a sucker for this type of movie, so the critics 5 is probably more accurate. Its a shame that in this genre there are so few good movies. I mean, what theme could be more important?… Expand
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TokyochuchuJul 2, 2012
Whilst never going to set the world alight, Constantine is a fun action / horror romp. Keanu Reeves is well cast and Rachael Weizse is unbelievably hot. The effects are descent... and Peter Stormare as The Devil? Who can say no to that?!
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davenbettridgeSep 25, 2011
The Angels verses Demons thing has been done a lot now and Constantine does have some good ideas but does not do much interesting with them. I never felt as if I understood, related to or cared for Keanu's character during this movie which isThe Angels verses Demons thing has been done a lot now and Constantine does have some good ideas but does not do much interesting with them. I never felt as if I understood, related to or cared for Keanu's character during this movie which is disappointing considering there was more potential. Constantine is worth a bit of time but don't expect much.… Expand
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SuperheroMoviesAug 19, 2013
The premise is intriguing, and works to an extent thanks to Keanu Reeve's charm as the lead, but without going deeper into its material it's only mildly exhilarating, with a side of unintentional humor.
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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018
manuel..

Constantine

Along an intriguing concept comes a promising script which Constantine may not be able to offer since the screenplay isn't gripping enough but still hits its mark.
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zNeverSleepingOct 14, 2020
O filme não é ruim, mas a enorme quantidade de clichês, a releitura fraca do cristianismo, as cenas de ação medíocres e plot nada convincente me impossibilitam de gostar desse longa.

Audio: English, with portuguese subtitles. J4300 32' TVO filme não é ruim, mas a enorme quantidade de clichês, a releitura fraca do cristianismo, as cenas de ação medíocres e plot nada convincente me impossibilitam de gostar desse longa.

Audio: English, with portuguese subtitles. J4300 32' TV Speakers
Quality: 720p SDR [bluray]… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Dec 15, 2022
Decent movie. Has some pretty crazy possessions going on. The movie does tend to drag on a lot though. Hard to keep interested till the end.
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matta.Sep 1, 2005
Nice visuals and this part did fit Keanu well, but it got pretty bad near the end (except for Peter Stormare as Satan-perfect) and I wish that the story would have been fleshed-out a little bit more. It's still mediocre though and has Nice visuals and this part did fit Keanu well, but it got pretty bad near the end (except for Peter Stormare as Satan-perfect) and I wish that the story would have been fleshed-out a little bit more. It's still mediocre though and has enough redeeming qualities to check it out once on DVD.… Expand
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UnknownAug 24, 2005
Wow! Pretty good movie! I love the action scenes but the acting is kind of shallow. The movie's dark satanic plot is going to keep you hooked although Keanu Reeves didn't act so well. However, his attitude fits perfectly with John Wow! Pretty good movie! I love the action scenes but the acting is kind of shallow. The movie's dark satanic plot is going to keep you hooked although Keanu Reeves didn't act so well. However, his attitude fits perfectly with John Constantine's. A must-watch!… Expand
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MitchM.Jan 29, 2006
What was it that Keanu was mumbling throughout this thing? Does it matter? Do I care about the story? Why is there no suspense? Who cares. It earns its four stars by way of its look, (hell, fully realized!) and the threat of more demons, What was it that Keanu was mumbling throughout this thing? Does it matter? Do I care about the story? Why is there no suspense? Who cares. It earns its four stars by way of its look, (hell, fully realized!) and the threat of more demons, half-demons, quarter-demons, and demi-demons materializing in full CG intensity at any moment.… Expand
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TSDAug 11, 2008
Pretty entertaining taken on its own, but compared to Hellblazer it doesn't have a leg to stand on. I do like it. If it'd been a faithful adaptation, though, with less of the christianity and more of the cocky blond scouser we know Pretty entertaining taken on its own, but compared to Hellblazer it doesn't have a leg to stand on. I do like it. If it'd been a faithful adaptation, though, with less of the christianity and more of the cocky blond scouser we know and love...it could have been epic.… Expand
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TyranianApr 9, 2020
Somewhat entertaining but the story is almost completely incoherent. Reeves is okay.
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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016
Rarely has the question "What the hell?" been more appropriate. An uneven amalgamation of the brilliant and the preposterous, Constantine left me by turns intrigued, confused, and wary. The recipe calls for some ingredients that areRarely has the question "What the hell?" been more appropriate. An uneven amalgamation of the brilliant and the preposterous, Constantine left me by turns intrigued, confused, and wary. The recipe calls for some ingredients that are compelling, others that are audacious, and others that are downright maddening. With a bold, dynamic visual style that fuses film noir elements with traditional horror motifs, Constantine can be considered many things, but dull is not amongst them. This is not a timid film, yet it's not an entirely successful one, either.

There's an inherent danger in telling a story about angels, devils, God, and Lucifer in that it's very easy to lose a sizable portion of the audience. There's a reason why authors not named Dante shy away from this subject. Some will see it as sacrilegious. Others will see it as silly. The suspension of disbelief curve is steep, and it becomes steeper when the movie throws in elements of black magic and occult philosophy. One would think that matters couldn't get more clear-cut than in a battle between the forces of heaven and the minions of hell. But Constantine finds a way to turn everything a murky shade of gray. Good and evil, it seems, aren't as absolute as we might like to believe.

Constantine's core strength lies in its visual presentation. First-time director Francis Lawrence cut his teeth in the music video business, and he brings a lot of imagination to developing a vivid palette. There's almost always something to see, whether it's a hellfire-tinged mirror image of Los Angeles or the hedonistic innards of a nightclub that caters to those of both angelic and demonic persuasion. In fact, the film looks so good that it's almost possible to ignore some of the screenplay's ludicrous turn of events.

Plotting is not one of Constantine's assets. You can't think too much while watching this movie, or the carefully constructed house of cards it erects will come crashing down. The source material is the "Hellblazer" series of graphic novels, and the goal of the screenplay is to replicate the tone and point-of-view of the comic books. In the process, it seems that not all of the background has been shoehorned in. It's hard to say what causes the gaping plot holes marring Constantine's narrative highway, but they are as unavoidable as Gabriel's warped, deluded speech.

Keanu Reeves, who filmed Constantine immediately after being immersed in the Matrix sequels, is in Neo mode. There are superficial differences - Constantine is less likeable and more cynical - but Reeves plays the two as spiritual kinsmen. After all, it took a full movie before Neo came to accept his role as the Chosen One. Rachel Weisz, looking for a good companion piece on her resume for the Mummy flicks, has found it. She lends a dash of class to the proceedings, arguing the case that sometimes good actors can rise above mediocre screenplays. The supporting cast is eclectic: Shia LeBeouf as Constantine's assistant, Djimon Hounsou as the "neutral" club owner, Midnite, Pruitt Taylor Vince as a priest, and Tilda Swinton at her most androgynous as Gabriel.

Constantine will appeal most strongly to those with a penchant for vivid cinematic comic book adaptations. It remains to be seen whether it will find its audience or end up ignored by viewers expecting another installment of The Matrix or a more traditional horror movie.… Expand
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Toasty87Jul 18, 2020
The original source material used just seems rushed to fit the big screen confusing plot.
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6
akshatmahajanSep 13, 2020
Costantine is based on a comic book and I think adaptation was not that good.

The acting of each actor in this movie was just okay. Keanu Reeves, who was in main lead didn't acted that good due to which I was not able to get attached to hisCostantine is based on a comic book and I think adaptation was not that good.

The acting of each actor in this movie was just okay. Keanu Reeves, who was in main lead didn't acted that good due to which I was not able to get attached to his character.

The graphic are good. Some fight scenes are good, but some fall flat. The plot is confusing for those who don't pay attention to details.

Overall, It is entertaining but you may not want to watch it again.… Expand
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JLauSep 12, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The devil's son is about to be born on Earth in order to take over his father's kingdom, with the surprising help of the archangel Gabriel but an exorcist dying of lung cancer and a detective with a dead sister try to stop this from happening.… Expand
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