Constantine
I had high hopes for Constantine, and those hopes were met. I’m predisposed to like comic book movies, and this one is based on one of the great ones—Hellblazer by DC Comics. While the hero has been changed from a blonde, scruffy, British cad into Keanu Reeves, the spirit of the comic has been retained. It’s still a dark meditation on Heaven vs. Hell, Good vs. Evil, with a shady antihero caught in the middle.
This is one of the “Keanu didn’t mess it up” films. Keanu Reeves films always fall into one of three categories:
1) Films he’s actually good in. This is a short list. Basically, it’s River's Edge, My Own Private Idaho, The Gift, and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
2) Films that are ruined by his bad acting. There are a lot of these, but my favourite example is Bram Stoker's Dracula. Good Christ…
3) Films that he doesn’t mess up. These include films like Speed and The Matrix. He’s not particularly good in these movies, but his weak acting doesn’t affect the film.
Constantine has enough going for it to overcome Keanu’s limited thespian skills (although to be fair, he does a decent job of capturing the attitude of John Constantine). The movie’s stylish visuals, creepy quick-paced story, and compelling performances by Tilda Swinton as an angel and Gavin Rossdale as a demon, make for a fun movie experience. It’s no Oscar-caliber film, and it’s not even particularly deep, but it is entertaining. Also, you gotta love a movie where Satan winds up saving the day…
This is one of the “Keanu didn’t mess it up” films. Keanu Reeves films always fall into one of three categories:
1) Films he’s actually good in. This is a short list. Basically, it’s River's Edge, My Own Private Idaho, The Gift, and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
2) Films that are ruined by his bad acting. There are a lot of these, but my favourite example is Bram Stoker's Dracula. Good Christ…
3) Films that he doesn’t mess up. These include films like Speed and The Matrix. He’s not particularly good in these movies, but his weak acting doesn’t affect the film.
Constantine has enough going for it to overcome Keanu’s limited thespian skills (although to be fair, he does a decent job of capturing the attitude of John Constantine). The movie’s stylish visuals, creepy quick-paced story, and compelling performances by Tilda Swinton as an angel and Gavin Rossdale as a demon, make for a fun movie experience. It’s no Oscar-caliber film, and it’s not even particularly deep, but it is entertaining. Also, you gotta love a movie where Satan winds up saving the day…
posted by Amy at 1:05 AM
1 Comments:
Good Flick but what does this have to do with the Emporer of Rome? I am lost. The devil was a good pick, but I would have given my other nut to see George Burns as God. Since he is dead I will let it go, but next time, dig that mother fucker up. Put on a show!
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