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For those who've never got ink on their fingers, it's the
tale of a supernatural detective named John Constantine (Keanu
Reeves), a chap who is tasked to walk the line between good
and evil to make sure that a balance is maintained.
Constantine is quite a troubled individual and his transactions
with angels and demons have warped his views on life, humanity,
and the afterlife. Due to things in his past, Constantine
is trying to right his wrongs so he can gain a place in heaven
but unfortunately those in Hell aren't making it easy for
him.
In addition, the rules between Heaven and Hell seem to be
blurring as there is a growing demon presence on Earth which
does not bode well for the future of humanity. When a local
detective named Angela (Rachael Weisz), contacts Constantine,
she is desperate to learn the truth behind her twin sister’s
apparent suicide. Although skeptical to help in her plight
at first, Constantine soon learns that he and Angela are a
good fit, if only because they're both players in the same
game.
Reeves gives a credible performance as the iconic comic-book
character, and whilst Weisz doesn't get nearly enough screen-time,
she proves herself a worthwhile screen companion. Singer Gavin
Rossdale also gets to shine in the role of smarmy demon Balthazar.
"Constantine" not only unleashes Reeves range, but a fantastically
freaky new vision on moviefans. Here's to a franchise.
DVD Extras
Extras on the bumper-to-bumper 2-disc edition (considering
the pedigree, it's no surprise that it's jam-packed with bonuses)
include numerous featurettes, an informative audio commentary
with key crew, music video and deleted scenes. Nice bang for
yer buck.
Conclusion: Movie 75% Extras: 85%
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