Constantine (2005) Critic Reviews

An engrossing mix of atmospheric gothic horror and smart sci-fi that's cemented by intriguing mythology, terrific visual effects, a dry sense of humor and an ideally cast Keanu Reeves.Read the full review

Keanu Reeves has no peer when it comes to playing these sort of messianic roles -- he infuses them with a Zen blankness and serenity that somehow gets him through even the unlikeliest scenes with a quiet, unassuming dignity.Read the full review

One thing's clear: R.J. Reynolds won't be showing Constantine at the company picnic any time soon.Read the full review

The choice for the uninitiated is simple: Take the ride for its fitful thrills and dark elements, or just say the hell with it.Read the full review

Constantine will appeal most strongly to those with a penchant for vivid cinematic comic book adaptations.Read the full review

The movie is ornate, arbitrary, and fetishistic, too, with the added challenge of being hell to follow for those without access to crib notes. Intellectually, I can admire the emphasis on visual style over plot clarity.Read the full review

This adaptation of the graphic novel "Hellblazer" blazes few new trails and bogs down in a confusing narrative muddle.Read the full review

Tilda Swinton is the Angel Gabriel, adding a touch of high-class celestial cross-dressing to this overblown, overlong attempt - which falls just short of success - to make a movie dumber than "Van Helsing."Read the full review

Much of Constantine simply portends.Read the full review