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PostMon Jan 17, 2005 4:26 am    Constantine

This movie stars Keanu Reeves and its about a man name John Constantine who fights demons from hell.

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Based on the DC/Vertigo comic book Hellblazer and written by Kevin Brodbin, Mark Bomback and Frank Capello, Constantine tells the story of irreverent supernatural detective John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), who has literally been to hell and back. When Constantine teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister (also played by Weisz), their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldy events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost.


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PostSat Feb 05, 2005 2:49 pm    

I really want to see this, hopefully I'll get a chance to catch it at the end of the month.

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PostSat Feb 05, 2005 5:05 pm    

Yeah, i think i'm oging too love this movie. It really got my attention when i saw the trailer. Can't wait.


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PostSat Feb 05, 2005 6:01 pm    

It looked like it was going to be good, but don't know til I go see it myself then I can tell then.

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PostSun Feb 06, 2005 7:19 pm    

I haven't heard of this movie before now, sounds good. I'll try to see it.

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PostMon Feb 07, 2005 12:36 am    

I want to see it, but I doubt I'll see it in theatres.

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PostMon Feb 07, 2005 12:38 am    

Neo is going to be in it!!!! YES!!!!

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PostMon Feb 07, 2005 9:27 am    

I can just see it now:

Reeves: *poses* (Turns to a Random Demon) "I know Kung-fu."

demon proceedes to turn in into conffetti proving once again he does NOT know kung-fu.


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PostMon Feb 07, 2005 1:42 pm    

Link, the Hero of Time wrote:
I can just see it now:

Reeves: *poses* (Turns to a Random Demon) "I know Kung-fu."

demon proceedes to turn in into conffetti proving once again he does NOT know kung-fu.


Don't make jokes about this film, it's based on a comic book written by Garth Ennis!


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PostMon Feb 07, 2005 3:34 pm    

Link, the Hero of Time wrote:
I can just see it now:

Reeves: *poses* (Turns to a Random Demon) "I know Kung-fu."

demon proceedes to turn in into conffetti proving once again he does NOT know kung-fu.


Uh......ok sure.

Siege wrote:
Don't make jokes about this film, it's based on a comic book written by Garth Ennis!


Really? I didn't know it was based off a comic book.


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PostMon Feb 07, 2005 3:48 pm    

They seem to be basing a lot of movies off of comic books now, probably in hopes for them to have the same success as Superman I and II.

Anyway, this movie looks alright. Sorta like "Underworld."



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PostMon Feb 07, 2005 4:02 pm    

Definately going to see it. It has Keanu Reevers... hello?
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PostMon Feb 07, 2005 4:18 pm    

Ziona wrote:
Definately going to see it. It has Keanu Reevers... hello?
lol


I know! Hes so great.

*Stares at avatar*

Neo died in Revolutions and apparently has gone to Hell.


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PostTue Feb 08, 2005 1:04 am    

IntrepidIsMe wrote:
They seem to be basing a lot of movies off of comic books now, probably in hopes for them to have the same success as Superman I and II.


The success of the X-Men and Spider-Man films would be more accurate.


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PostTue Feb 08, 2005 1:49 am    

Siege wrote:
Don't make jokes about this film, it's based on a comic book written by Garth Ennis!


I've actully read the Comic. The cast the wrong person to play Constantine. First off JC is BLONDE! And he has a haggard old look to him.

Reeves wont get that kind of look unless he stays up for about a week and a half straight.


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PostTue Feb 08, 2005 2:11 am    

Constantine is also British in the comic book, but in the film he's from California. Some things get lost in the from comic to film.

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PostTue Feb 08, 2005 3:50 pm    

oh yeah, forgot he was a brit.

Even if some stuff is lost from comic to film, Character designs should stay somewhat the same.


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PostTue Feb 08, 2005 7:23 pm    

Link, the Hero of Time wrote:
oh yeah, forgot he was a brit.

Even if some stuff is lost from comic to film, Character designs should stay somewhat the same.


I hear you, a black Wilson Fisk, anyone?


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PostSat Feb 19, 2005 9:59 pm    

I just saw the movie. Having not read the comic book series, I can't compare the two.

It was a good movie, although I agree with my dad when he said that it seemed like 'one long anti-smoking commercial.'

I didn't like the guy who played the Devil, my favourite actor to do that is John Glover from the shortlived series Brimstone. However a suave, sophisticated Devil probably wouldn't have worked in this movie.

The lighting was done quite well, as were some (not all) of the special effects. As for acting performances . . . I've liked all the Keanu Reeves movies I've seen, although I don't consider him a very good actor per se.

So I do recommend you go see it, I enjoyed the experience.


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PostMon Feb 21, 2005 6:40 am    

Link, the Hero of Time wrote:
I can just see it now:

Reeves: *poses* (Turns to a Random Demon) "I know Kung-fu."

demon proceedes to turn in into conffetti proving once again he does NOT know kung-fu.



HAHAHSAH that's gold! when i first saw the commercial, i thought it looked like an AU matrix movie! lol

it comes on\ut here in 3 days.. WHOOHA! i'll let yas no wat i think



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PostMon Feb 21, 2005 2:24 pm    

I've seen a trailer to this movie the other day. It seems like a fun movie. Scary, but fun!

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PostMon Feb 21, 2005 5:37 pm    

Alright, I went and saw it today. I have to admit, It WAS good. It didn't stick with the comic much, but it was still good.

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PostTue Feb 22, 2005 1:41 pm    

I saw it last night. I wasn't really up to going to see it, but my friend convinced me that we should. Just two things.

1. Rachel Weisz is much sexier with a British accent.
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I didn't even realize it was her until she was dying (the first time).

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Flipping off the Devil
was the most retarded part of the movie.

Otherwise, it was pretty good.

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PostTue Feb 22, 2005 4:31 pm    

Pretty good movie i must say. Good story, nice special effects, good characters(lucifer is nice).


A real must see if you like the movies about Faith.



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PostWed Feb 23, 2005 4:42 am    

Oh, I also wanted to say... I hope this isn't a spoiler, I don't think it is... Stay until after the credits, there's a hidden scene.

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