Would you believe one day that the Devil and god made a wager for all human souls, the winner take all in essence. The only rule was no direct contact; either side could influence humans one way or another but not take direct action. This is referred to as the balance and it appears that someone has broke the balance and caught in the middle is John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) a world-traveling, mage-like misfit who investigates supernatural mysteries and the like, walking a thin line between evil and good. When he teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, 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 otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost. Does it have something to do with a mysterious group called "The First of the Fallen"? And what is it about Constantine that puts him in a position where he is making deals with representatives from both Heaven and Hell?
Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels.

The movie is very stylized and almost has a feel of the occult to match the story it is based on, and that is what the movie is about: story. I mean when you cast Keanu Reeves (whoa) as your main character you better be sure you have a kick ass story to back him up, and just like with the Matrix they did and that is what makes the movie so good. The story is rich and enthralling and gathers you up with its take on the bible, heaven and hell and demons all the while it moves with a hectic pace of an action packed thrill ride. I don’t know how anyone couldn’t like a movie that has a rich story, plenty of action and fighting all the while sprinkled with the supernatural. The movie is a roller coaster ride that manages to tell you a story at the same time it manages to give you thrills and chills.

Keanu Reeves isn’t the worst actor in Hollywood but wooden will always be the best way to describe him. That is why he fits the role so well in the film, the character Constantine also seems very wooden and moves with a deliberation that is slow and constant. Keanu fills into the role with ease and just like in the Matrix leaves you with one of those memorable characters that you will remember for a long time. This is an amazing feat for an actor that has little range and shows the importance of picking roles that are fit just for you rather than trying to adapt outside of your abilities. I have liked Rachel Weisz for quite sometime now as an actress as she just has a grace that drips off the screen. She is a great counterpart for Reeves as her emotion fills in for Reeves lack thereof. I found the movie highly enjoyable and who doesn’t like a taste of the supernatural now and then.
4 stars out of 5