The Collegian

Issue date: 2/25/05 Section: No Limits

Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, being pulled down by dark, demonic figures, probably into the depths of hell.

A war between heaven and hell filled with angels and demons, and an untalented actor named Keanu Reeves just about sums up what "Constantine" was about.

Lame, but at times entertaining, the movie has a dark and gothic feel to it that makes the film seem more mysterious.

The plot was ridiculous, like nothing I have ever seen. John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) has the ability to see angels and demons that are disguised in human flesh.

This incredible faculty drove Constantine insane.

Reeves' character's duty was to bring peace between good and evil, and deport evil to hell as punishment. This led to speculation on what's going to happen next.

In the midst of all of this craziness, Constantine helps a local cop (Rachel Weisz) investigate her twin sister's apparent suicide.

All of this madness concerning heaven and hell takes place in the city of Los Angeles, where the borders of good and evil taunt each other between a fine line of innocence that the characters portray.

This intriguing, menace of a plot and characters were influenced by "Hellblazer," a DC comic. "Constantine" took its storyline from the pages of the comic and translated it well.

The first time director of a movie, Francis Lawrence, is best known for his unbelievably eye-catching music videos of Justin Timberlake and Will Smith, did an exceptional job in running this anti-horror, anti-action film.

"Constantine" is a film that is watchable and enjoyable for people who love thrills, and twisted plots.

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