Constantine

Action/Thriller/Horror — 121 min — Directed by Francis Lawrence
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton, Peter Stormare

Based on the DC/Vertigo comic book Hellblazer,Los Angeles supernatural detective John Constantine has literally been to hell and back. When Constantine teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of angels and demons that wander unseen in our world. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldy events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost.

Keanu sure has a way of icking cool movies. This one is damned fine, and could easily open up another series of movies. Hell as pictured here is a really hot place filled with demons and lots of pain. I love movies like this that meld the angels/demons into our world. Unlike films that have managed to botch this, it works great here. Constantine is a tormented man, seeking to gain entrance into heaven, though he knows it will be impossible, ne doesn't give up. This is the kind of roles Keanu should stick to - it is what he does best. I've never understood what people see in Rachel Weisz. She's a ok actress, but she's not on my list of beautiful women, and I find something unnerving about her presence in movies. Now if she didn't get the part (and all other high profile roles she's got) by lying on her back alot, I'd be very surprised. She's might just be a tigress in bed... Tilda Swinton is great as an androgyn Gabriel, and Peter Stormare just owns as Lucifer. Perfectly done!

My Rating: 8 / 10