Constantine (2005)

Constantine is a film based upon the Vertigo/DC comic book Hellblazer. This is the story of the supernaturally gifted John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) who is helping Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) solve her sisters suicide. This is a journey through the world of angels and demons who attempt to influence people as the war between heaven and hell rages. Constantine has committed a mortal sin and his soul is destined for hell. He spends his life trying to earn his way into heaven by battling Lucifer and his demons. The special effects in this move are fantastic and it does manage to include a few of the best storylines from the comic book series. The movie presents a complex and epic story of good and evil while telling the two main characters stories parallel to the larger one. If the movie is guilty of anything it is being over ambitious and too complicated. While I enjoyed this picture, I still prefer the comic to what is presented here. Hoping they get it right in the sequel this one maintains the balance with 3 of 5.