Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4757 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-07-11
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
• Formats: Colour, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, PAL, Subtitled
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: Arabic, English, German, Hebrew, Icelandic
• Dubbed in: German
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 116 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
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, Amazon.com

Synopsis
Having been born with the gift of being able to see the spirits that roam the Earth, John Constantine finds himself stuck between the boundaries of Heaven and Hell. Seeking salvation, he teams up with a sceptical LAPD cop who is investigating the suspicious death of her sister, and together they delve below the surface of Los Angeles and uncover the world of angels and demons that lies beneath...

Customer Reviews

has it moments
passable but dissapointing this adds nothing new to the genre and the climax is awful

Much better than you'd expect
I bought this DVD purely because of the bargain price, to be honest not expecting much but feeling that if it was even half decent then it was worth the purchase. My expectations were well exceeded. It's not quite the Matrix, but in it's favour it's actually faster paced. The story is good (I've never read the comics on which it's apparently based so I came with no preconceptions), the effects are great, and the ending, whilst probably not qualifying as a twist, I very much doubt that anyone will be expecting. A thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours and very definitely re-watchable.

Reeves best film since the Matrix trilogy
I dont believe in God and I dont like religion .... but despite the heavy influence of religion in this movie, I still found this a very enjoyable film. Reeves is decent and the supporting cast all turn in good performances. This film deserves a sequel but thats not happening.