Constantine
Constantine

Constantine

2005Movie121 minEnglish

John Constantine has literally been to Hell and back. When he teams up with a policewoman to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes46%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users71%
Director: Francis LawrenceGenres: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

John Constantine is a cynical, chain-smoking exorcist and occult detective who can see the half-breed angels and demons that walk the Earth. He's been trying to get into Heaven for years by sending demons back to Hell. When he's diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he must find a way to save his soul before it's too late. His path crosses with Angela Dodson, a detective investigating a series of mysterious suicides, who is drawn into Constantine's dangerous world of supernatural warfare.

Critical Reception

Constantine received mixed reviews from critics, who were divided on its tone and adaptation of the comic source material. While Keanu Reeves's performance and the film's visual style were often praised, the plot and pacing were frequently criticized. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the dark atmosphere and action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark visual style and Keanu Reeves's brooding performance as the titular character.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and deviations from the source comic material.
  • Appreciated for its unique take on supernatural themes and action sequences.

Google audience: Google users generally found Constantine to be an entertaining supernatural thriller, appreciating its dark, moody atmosphere and the action-packed supernatural battles. Some viewers felt the plot could be confusing at times, but overall, it was considered a visually engaging and enjoyable film.

Fun Fact

The distinctive look of Constantine's trench coat was inspired by the iconic attire of characters like Humphrey Bogart in 'Casablanca' and Jack Nicholson in 'The Shining'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

After her sister rather uncharacteristically takes her own life by jumping from an hospital roof, detective “Dodson” (Rachel Weisz) determines to enlist the help of “Constantine” (Keanu Reeves) to help get to the bottom of things. He is ren...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

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.
Rob

Rob

There are hell things on earth and only Keanu Reeves to give them a good kicking! This is a hugely imaginative vision of a movie, not a direct copy of the comic it was spawned from but still a fantastic creation. This movie is one of a kind...
JPV852

JPV852

With the announcement that a Constantine sequel was in development, decided to give this another watch (probably last time was when it was released on DVD). While I'm really not that big into the supernatural horror genre and have only basi...
markuspm

markuspm

Somehow I feel this movie in a way focuses more than others on feet. I know it sounds strange and I might be alone in my perception but hey this might be useful information for someone.