Constantine - My review (3 stars)

[Dark Jezter]

In the end...does it really matter? Its a great movie and if that's how he really is...we need more Bill and Ted movies!

Amen to that! A couple of years ago, I saw Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure DVD in the bargain bin at Media Play for $8, and I almost began squealing with glee right there at the store. I love the Bill & Ted movies.

 

[satori01]

Try watching Kevin Braughnau's QUOTE]

What is that name again? Judges a ruling....... ERRRGGGG
I'm sorry the judges have ruled that no one named Kevin* will ever star in a big screen adaptation of Shakespere, not pompus sounding enough.

the real answer is : Kenneth Branagh




* Alas I fear this means Kevin Kline as well, though I have heard his Hamlet in Yale was fantastic

 

[ddvmor]

Sorry, I like John Constantine as a Londoner ... preferably portrayed by someone who can act

Why? He's not a Londoner in the comics... He's Liverpudlian. He just lives in London.

Anyways... I always thought that James Marsters would make a decent John Contsantine. he may not be English, but he has just the right attitude and I can't see him having a problem with the accent. And he has that lovely natural blonde hair...

(Oddly, when I read that 'Kevin Branaugh' post, my brain just over-rode my eyes and told me that it said 'Kenneth Branagh'. Didn't even notice that it was wrong 'til I Sator's post.
I thought Batma... er Michael Keaton's performance was the show-stealer in Much Ado.)

 

[Frostmarrow]

I've read Constantine but wasn't all that impressed. I enjoyed Preacher a lot more (featured in the same mag at the time.)

Is this movie for me?

 

[Wombat]

Why? He's not a Londoner in the comics... He's Liverpudlian. He just lives in London.

My apologies on this point; you are, of course, correct. My problem is not having read Hellblazer for many years and misplaced the setting with his origin point.

 

[ddvmor]

My apologies on this point; you are, of course, correct.

I'm just being overly picky, Dude!

 

[Mad Hatter]

James Marsters as Constantine...that would indeed be interesting. The ladies need eye candy, we deserve it . In all seriousness though, why do people think so poorly of Keanu Reeves? He really isn't a bad actor. He generally hits the mood of the character.

 

[Mark Chance]

James Marsters as Constantine...that would indeed be interesting. The ladies need eye candy, we deserve it . In all seriousness though, why do people think so poorly of Keanu Reeves? He really isn't a bad actor. He generally hits the mood of the character.

Only by playing characters who embody one of the two moods he can hit: either detached and depressed, or else detached and cheerful.

Even when it's not there in the script, one can practically hear every line he delivers ending with, "dude."

Keanu Reeves is to acting what celery is to zesty.

 

[Turanil]

If anyone wants to read spoilers, just let me know.

I want to read spoilers!!!

This movie may never reach Europe, and if it does, I will have forgotten about it then. I want to know what this film is about: Sci-fi? What genre of sci-fi? Is there a lot of special effects? What's the story about? Keanu Reeves (I much like the actor) plays in this film?

Thanks!

 

[Mordane76]

There's nothing wrong with sticking to what you do well. Pop stars sing syrupy pop their entire career, make lots of money, and generally go on to be happy, wealthy middle-aged has-beens. Keanu will play detached characters into his thirties or fourties, retire with a vast fortune, and will be remembered as the guy that said "Whoah."

And more power to him.


The movie seems to be getting mixed reviews from the critics so far - some like it, some don't - but most of their complaints so far seem to be the concept has potential that the movie failed to realize. I'm actually looking forward to seeing it; they've done a great job of marketing it IMO, and the trailers look really good. I just hope the movie is as good as the trailers and the positive reviews I read thus far.