10 Reasons Why Keanu Reeves' Constantine Is Far Better Than You Remember
Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Keanu Reeves as the DC Comics hero, was released in 2005, however, viewers were quick to point out that this film adaptation of John Constantine didn't look or sound anything like the one from the comics. For certain comic book enthusiasts, the discrepancies were a turnoff, which may have contributed to the film's mediocre critical performance (it has a 46 percent on Rotten Tomatoes). Also noteworthy is that Constantine was released so soon after Reeves' part in The Matrix trilogy, which led to unwarranted comparisons between the two movies. In addition, comic book movies were yet to make their mark in 2005.
Whichever the explanations, despite the existence of a really nasty demon and no shortage of graphic splendor, many people disregarded Constantine when it originally came out. With Reeves currently on the rise courtesy of the John Wick trilogy, it's time to revisit this underappreciated masterpiece of a film. You might be shocked to find that Constantine, released in 2005, is a better movie than you thought.
Whichever the explanations, despite the existence of a really nasty demon and no shortage of graphic splendor, many people disregarded Constantine when it originally came out. With Reeves currently on the rise courtesy of the John Wick trilogy, it's time to revisit this underappreciated masterpiece of a film. You might be shocked to find that Constantine, released in 2005, is a better movie than you thought.
#1 Peter Stormare Plays One Of The Most Memorable Movie Satans
#2 Hell Is Depicted As Undergoing A Perpetual Nuclear Blast
#3 The Film Is Littered With Visual Tics And Gags
#4 Constantine' Is A Supernatural Film Noir
#5 The Mystic Is Preserved By Ambiguity
#6 The Demons Are Successfully Creepy
#7 The Supporting Cast Is Impressive
#8 Tilda Swinton Plays A Deranged Angel In A Breakout Role
#9 Constantine Fights Demons With Supernatural Gimmicks
#10 Djimon Hounsou Runs An Underground Bar For Creatures Of The Night
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