Constantine (Full Screen Edition) |  | Director: Francis Lawrence
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou, Shia LaBeouf, Max Baker
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  659 reviews
Sales Rank: 16872
Format: Full Screen, Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), Tagalog (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D38943D
ISBN: 0790795280
UPC: 085393894320
EAN: 9780790795287
ASIN: B0009MDPYW
Theatrical Release Date: February 18, 2005
Release Date: July 19, 2005
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| • | Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, Constantine tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man who has literally been to hell and back. When he teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons |
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In the grand scheme of theological thrillers, Constantine aspires for the greatness of The Exorcist but ranks more closely with The Order. Based on the popular Hellblazer comic book series, and directed with nary a shred of intelligence by music video veteran Francis Lawrence, it's basically The Matrix with swarming demons instead of swarming machines. Keanu Reeves slightly modifies his Matrix persona as John Constantine, who roams the dark-spots of Los Angeles looking for good-evil, angel-devil half-breeds to ensure that "the balance" between God and Satan is properly maintained. An ancient artifact and the detective twin of a woman who committed evil-induced suicide (Rachel Weisz) factor into the plot, which is taken so seriously that you'll want to stand up and cheer when Tilda Swinton swoops down as the cross-dressing angel Gabriel and turns this silliness into the camp-fest it really is. The digital effects are way cool (dig those hellspawn with the tops of their heads lopped off!), so if you don't mind a juvenile lesson in pseudo-Catholic salvation, Constantine is just the movie for you! --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello Constantine tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) a man who has literally been to hell and back. When he teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost.Running Time: 121 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE UPC: 085393894320 Manufacturer No: 38943
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 Awesome movie! February 5, 2010
Hayley E. Fisher (Florida)
This movie was great and I wasn't disappointed in it at all. It's definitely a different kind of movie so it's refreshing. I bought it as a gift for my boyfriend and he loved it.
"It's not always like it is in the books." Blu ray review. January 26, 2010
A. Scultore (NY)
Based on the HELLBLAZER comics, John Constantine (played like a robot by Keanu Reeves) is a demon hunter that can see demons and angels. His responsibility is to keep them in line if they go beyond what is allowed in tipping the balance between good and evil. The film revolves around detective Angela Dodson (the gorgeous Rachel Weisz) and her twin that commits suicide. She seeks the help of Constantine to determine what external forces may have played a role in her death. As they unravel the mystery they learn that her sister's death was only to draw Angela to play a part in a diabolical scheme. The concept and story are great. The supporting roles are filled by great actors like Shia LeBeouf, Tilda Swinton and check out who plays Lucifer! Keanu just kills it. He was great in the Matrix when asked to play like a robot because that's about all he is good at, lately. In Constantine, it just doesn't work. Viggo Mortensen or Guy Pearce would have made this a 4 star movie, but although the story and effects are good...Keanu brings it down a notch.
NOW FOR MY BLU-RAY THOUGHTS: Excellent picture and sound. All special features from DVD are here. FINAL VERDICT: UPGRADE WORTHY!
The best vesion of a entertaining film January 21, 2010
C. Betzhold (USA)
I really enjoy this movie and I bought the blu-ray when the price dropped to $8.99. I already had the wide screen and the picture quality is improved. Is it worth it? For me it was.
Hey cynics: worth a look January 7, 2010
A. Edward Azad (Brooklyn, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Putting aside the cheap Keanu jokes, this is his best film of this past decade. The Matrix? Pfft. Yes, I've seen The Lake House, and Something's Gotta Give, and A Scanner Darkly (...actually, I never finished it), and none of them boast a Keanu performance that can be honestly called "essential". He's good, but passable.
Surprising, then, that a superhero movie based on an iconic, blond, ENGLISH demonslayer would end up one of Reeves' definitive roles. He nails the jerkiness and been-there-done-that attitude of the character pefectly. I would have thought James Marsters would be a better fit. Who knew?
Anyone who has seen End of Days will see similarities here. Between the two, I prefer Constantine, if only because the female lead (Rachael Weisz) isn't annoyingly weak in this one. Granted, Angela still finds herself in peril, but at least she isn't a jittery mess, unlike Robin Tunney who had to be dragged place to place by Arnold for the whole movie. On the demerit side, I'm dismayed to see a young(er) Shia LeBeouf playing the role of Constantine's plucky sidekick. "Relax", I tell myself, "It's not his fault for ruining your childhood. He's just as actor; and a fairly good one. Blame Michael Bay. Oh yeah, and George Lucas." Luckily, Shia doesn't get many scenes.
The film wouldn't be half the success it is without the dual performances of Tilda Swinton and Peter Stormare as the archangel Gabriel and Satan, respectively. Stormare is supposed to be a surprise, but his version of Satan is already fairly well-known, even if the movie itself is underrated. It just proves that with awesome actors, even such well-trodden ground as a biblical action thriller can be spun in an original direction.
Constantine December 31, 2009
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of those movies that people either loved or they hated. Well I'm one of them that loved it. The storyline could have been a bit blasphemous for certain christians, but the acting and computer graphics fits perfectly with the time. The supporting cast also helped keep the story interesting. You can expect a bit of "the exorcist" in the film. I enjoyed this movie and think outside the box.
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