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Constantine (2005) -- 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.
Constantine (2005) -- 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.
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Overview

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Director:
Francis Lawrence
Writers (WGA):
Jamie Delano (comic book "Hellblazer") &
Garth Ennis (comic book "Hellblazer") ...
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Release Date:
18 February 2005 (USA) more
Genre:
Fantasy | Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
Hell wants him. Heaven won't take him. Earth needs him. more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(88 articles)
'I Am Legend' Director To Shrink Humanity
 (From LatinoReview. 25 November 2009, 7:17 AM, PST)
Francis Lawrence May Direct 'In the Small' Before 'Sgt. Rock'
 (From FirstShowing.net. 23 November 2009, 2:22 PM, PST)
User Comments:
See it! You won't be sorry! more (979 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Keanu Reeves ... John Constantine

Rachel Weisz ... Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson

Shia LaBeouf ... Chas Kramer

Djimon Hounsou ... Midnite

Max Baker ... Beeman
Pruitt Taylor Vince ... Father Hennessy
Gavin Rossdale ... Balthazar

Tilda Swinton ... Gabriel

Peter Stormare ... Satan

Jesse Ramirez ... Scavenger

José Zúñiga ... Detective Weiss (as Jose Zuniga)
Francis Guinan ... Father Garret

Larry Cedar ... Vermin Man

April Grace ... Dr. Leslie Archer

Suzanne Whang ... Mother
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Constantine (Germany)
Hellblazer (USA) (working title)
John Constantine: Hellblazer (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence and demonic images.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
121 min
Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English | Filipino | Tagalog
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
USA:R (certificate #41423) | Taiwan:R-12 | Iceland:16 | Malaysia:18SG | Italy:T | Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) | New Zealand:M | Sweden:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA (original rating) | Australia:M (re-rating on appeal) | Brazil:14 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A | Chile:14 | Czech Republic:12 | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Japan:R-15 | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | India:A | Ireland:18 (video rating) | Ireland:16 (original rating) | France:-12
Filming Locations:
Angeles Abbey Memorial Park - 1515 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, California, USA more
Company:
Warner Bros. Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
A character named Ellie, who was a demon Constantine dealt with early on, was almost completely cut from the film. Director Francis Lawrence stated that she was left on the cutting room floor because he wanted Constantine to be completely alone when he meets Angela. Ellie was played by Michelle Monaghan. Her scenes can be seen in the deleted scenes section of the DVD. In the theatrical cut, she can be seen briefly in the hospital scene; when Constantine sets off the sprinkler system, she's the one who exclaims, "Holy Water!" more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the street lights are shutting down, before the demons attack Constantine and Angela, the red traffic lights can be seen to shut down twice. more
Quotes:
Angela Dodson: Mr. Constantine, I saw you...
John Constantine: I remember.
Angela Dodson: And then I saw you at the...
John Constantine: Regular kismet.
Angela Dodson: I'd like to ask you a few questions, if that would be okay?
John Constantine: I'm not really in the talking mood right now.
Angela Dodson: Well, maybe you could just listen then?
[shows her badge]
Angela Dodson: Please?
John Constantine: Always a catch.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "HBO First Look: I Am Legend (#14.31)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Take Five more

FAQ

I'm confused near the end of the movie. What exactly happens?
What have critics said?
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259 out of 423 people found the following comment useful.
See it! You won't be sorry!, 20 February 2005
9/10
Author: Belinda (kevinspaceysgrl) from Naples, Florida

"Constantine" is a dark, yet dazzling film. A terrific story backed up by spectacular special effects and great cinematography pull us into a dark and dangerous world - a world where half-angels and half-demons whisper to us mortals as God and Satan use us as pawns in an apocalyptic game of chess. Cursed with ability too see these spirits, John Constantine finds himself right in the middle of this showdown.

Keanu Reeves gives a fantastic turn as John Constantine. He infuses Constantine with a grim sense of purpose and dark humor. He is the ultimate anti-hero, and Reeves deftly takes Constantine from being someone we simply root for to someone we actually like and respect.

Rachel Weisz is terrific as well. Her tortured and soulful performance is the best of the film. Shia LaBeouf also blew me away.

I have not read the Hellblazer comics, but standing alone "Constantine" is a great film. This one is a must see!

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