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Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Djimon Hounsou, Max Baker ... see more see more... , Pruitt Taylor Vince , Gavin Rossdale , Tilda Swinton , Peter Stormare , Larry Cedar , Edward J. Rosen , Ann Ryerson , Suzanne Whang , April Grace , Sharon Omi , Jose Zuniga , Francis Guinan , Alice Lo , Nicolas Downs , Jeremy Ray Valdez , Johanna Trias , Tanoai Reed , John Gipson , Laz Alonso , Barbara Pilavin , Jesse Ramirez , Quinn Buniel , Stephanie Fabian , Connor Dylan Wryn , Jose Molina , C.W. Pyun , Roberto Kawata

An ordinary man with an extraordinary gift must save the planet from evil in this action-packed fantasy. Unknown to most people, the world is crowded with spirits both good and evil who walk among us ... read more read more...in human guise. One of the few who can see these spirits is John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), but the responsibility of his vision is more than he can stand, and he tries to kill himself. Saved from death, Constantine must now atone for his actions by acting as a guardian in the middle ground between Paradise and Hell. Constantine also makes the acquaintance of Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz), a police detective who becomes aware of his unusual gift while looking into the death of her sister; he leads her into the unknown world of the spirits and soon circumstances demand that they join forces in a desperate bid to save humanity from evil. Constantine also features Tilda Swinton, Peter Stormare, and Gavin Rossdale, the latter best known as the lead singer of the rock group Bush. Michelle Monaghan (Made of Honor) was originally in the film (cast as a half-breed demon) but director Francis Lawrence cut her scenes. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Directed by: Francis Lawrence, Francis Lawrence (II)

Release Date: February 18, 2005

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  • brooklynspo
    July 31, 2007
    brooklynspo
    What do you figure the chances are for my last two movies to both feature automatic crucifix firearms?

    Well, I watched this piece of Hollywood blasphemy just before dropping Jodorowsky's Holy Mountain. Hmm..., maybe there is a God.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    March 29, 2012
    FiLmCrAzY
    I love this movie and im glad others agree!
    God knows what the critics where watching in order not to be able to enjoy and appreciate this movie. Its exciting and breathetaking and has just one of the best storylines and unique storylines ive watched in a while.
    Great cast and Ti... read morelda Swinton is the perfect choice to play angel gabriel, a really stunning and visual movie thats worth a chance!
  • fb223580
    December 23, 2011
    fb223580
    Everyone loves to hate on Keanu but he makes John Constantine an appealing anti-hero to me (I liked him wayy better than Neo, seriously). The action and chemistry with Rachel Weisz made me rewatch the movie the next day.
  • garyX
    November 4, 2011
    garyX
    John Constantine is trying to save his soul by hunting down and "deporting" demons who intrude on human affairs when he stumbles across a psychic whom the son of The Devil intends to use to escape from Hell. Keanu Reeves revisits Neo as the chain smoking anti-hero of Constantine,... read more a film that can be thought of as "The Matrixorcist". It's a comic book adaptation that blends religious mythology with superhero conceits and the format of Noir thrillers. Since The X-Files, this idea has been done a hundred times, but rarely so well; the plot is a lot more involving than most of this type of thing, Constantine is a far more interesting central character than that of the usual super hero schtick and the mythology is used very creatively. The visual effects are also great having a really nice interpretation of Hell which looks like those old videos of nuclear blast zones and the quality cast (including Pruitt Taylor as Constanine's alcoholic priest side kick, Tilda Swinton as Angel Gabriel and Peter Stormare's wonderfully creepy Satan) draw you into this dark underworld of demons and angels. Stylish, inventive and with a lot of atmosphere, Constantine still stands up as one of the best films of its type. If you're a fan of Guillermo Del Toro then you should definitely check it out.
  • CreedsDelight
    August 15, 2011
    CreedsDelight
    Don't let my rating fool you; 'Constantine' is a very special effects laden film, with a surprisingly quality performance from Reeves. The problem with this film was that it wasn't very good. There is a certain amount of fun watching Reeves in a non-Matrix role (minus The Day the... read more Earth Stood Still remake), as well as seeing him kick the asses of a bunch of demons, but I felt that the Hellblazer comics could have been adapted a bit more, a bit grittier, and stayed true to it's source material.
  • BEACHBUNNI
    May 19, 2011
    BEACHBUNNI
    Based on the comic book Hellblazer series, John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) is a globe traveling misfit who investigates supernatural mysteries. He teams up with a female police detective, Angela (Rachel Weisz), who seeks Constantines help while investigating the suicide like deat... read moreh of her twin sister.
  • ythelastman89
    May 16, 2011
    ythelastman89
    While this in no way resembles the true spirit of the Hellblazer comics, I'll admit that i've always been a pretty big fan of this. Keanu Reeves might not be the John Constantine that you're used to, but he gives a really strong performance and interesting take on the character. ... read moreHe's like the American, slightly more sympathetic and good-natured version. Tilda Swinton's Gabriel was probably one of my favorite part, she was just ridiculously cool and made the character so much more dynamic and powerful. With great supporting roles like Shia LaBeouf, Peter Stormare and Djimon Hounsou as Papa Midnight, it's really hard to not appreciate the surprisingly great acting for an early comic book adaption. While some of the concepts being dealt with might be odd and silly, the execution is so perfect that it works. Visually, Constantine is pretty much a flawless movie. It manages to get down a gothic style for LA that really sets a proper atmosphere for the subject matter. While it's not Hellblazer, it's still a great movie in its own right and incredibly fun.
  • 3niR
    April 15, 2011
    3niR
    If I judge this movie by the story, I would have to disagree with many things that they have shown here. But if I put that beside and judge everything else, it's really good. The performance, special effects, fighting, etc.
  • LoughnerWasLucid
    January 18, 2011
    LoughnerWasLucid
    LA BEOUF. why? why.... why.
  • crunchbunch
    January 6, 2011
    crunchbunch
    As long as you take the material with a pinch of salt, Constantine proves to be an exciting flick with a good mixture of drama, action and violence. Keanu plays a chain smoking, angry version of Neo but in a way that you never once think about the Matrix. Instantly forgettable bu... read moret stil a lot of fun.

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Critic Reviews

Brian Lowry
October 18, 2008
Brian Lowry, Variety

Blazes few new trails and bogs down in a confusing narrative muddle. Full Review

Andrew Sarris
October 18, 2008
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

I deeply loathe the Heaven-and-Hell genre to which this cinematic comic-book spectacular belongs. Full Review

Richard Corliss
August 22, 2008
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

Halfway through Constantine, a fully clad Keanu Reeves steps into a shallow pail of water, sits on a chair next to it and holds a cat in his lap. Full Review

David Ansen
November 5, 2007
David Ansen, Newsweek

Peaks early, then descends into portentous nonsense. Full Review

Ken Tucker
May 12, 2006
Ken Tucker, New York Magazine

Reeves, meanwhile, has confidently entered his self-parodic period. Full Review

David Denby
March 1, 2005
David Denby, New Yorker

Maybe some of the audience should wonder if they aren't performing the Devil's work by sitting so quietly through movies that turn wonders into garbage.

Richard Roeper
February 22, 2005
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

It's just so awful that the crew must have been snickering. Full Review

Leah McLaren
February 19, 2005
Leah McLaren, Globe and Mail

You can just picture the meeting: A few guys in Prada suits sit around an L.A. boardroom table going, 'The Matrix meets The Exorcist, huh . . .? With Keanu? I like it. No wait - I love it.' Full Review

Andrew O'Hehir
February 19, 2005
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

Keanu Reeves is -- let me just get this off my chest -- very good. Full Review

Michael Booth
February 18, 2005
Michael Booth, Denver Post

Takes itself just seriously enough to put on a good show. Reeves earns some theatrical redemption, the demons put a scare into the waywardly righteous, and there are plenty of evil-duders left over fo... Full Review

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    • John Constantine: I guess there's a plan for all of u. I had to die twice just to figure that out. Like the books says, he works his works in mysterious ways. Some people like it, some people don't.
    • John Constantine: This is Constantine. John Constantine, asshole.
    • John Constantine: So when a half-breed breaks the rules, I deport their sorry ass straight back to hell. I don't get them all, but I've been hoping to get enough to ensure my... retirement.
    • Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson: I don't understand.
    • John Constantine: I'm a suicide, Angela. When I die, the rules say I've got just one place to go.
    • Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson: You're trying to buy your way into heaven.
    • John Constantine: What would -you- do if you were sentenced to a prison where half the inmates were put there by you?
    • John Constantine: Into the light, I command thee. Into the light, I command thee. Into the light, I command thee. Into the light, I command thee.
    • John Constantine: Close your eyes. And whatever happens, don't look.
    • Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson: I used to pretend that I didn't, that I didn't see things.
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