Constantine (runtime 2:00:47) - Patreon Version
Added 2025-01-28 17:00:05 +0000 UTCHiya! It's ConstanTIME... get it! See what I did there 😎
Okay but seriously, this movie was so dang cool! We always love movies that feel comic booky and this one delivered. We loved the creativity, the creepiness and the humor. And we also really loved Keanu Reeves! More of his movies I say! MORE!
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It's, uh, a bit different. Would be interested in knowing if you end up liking it.
tkitez (take it easy)
2025-01-29 22:59:02 +0000 UTCOoooo that's a really good line.
Chandra
2025-01-29 20:52:47 +0000 UTCThank you! I'm going to check that out right now!
Chandra
2025-01-29 20:51:30 +0000 UTCI've read a lot of Hellblazer comics, but one of my favorite depictions of Constantine is in the 4 volume series by Neil Gaiman called "The Books of Magic". It's available as a complete set in graphic novel form if you're looking for comics. Constantine is always an underdog and con artist out-playing some really powerful and vindictive evils. So for sure the way he played the devil against Mammon and Gabriel in this film is right on par for his character . I won't bore you with a bunch of fanboy stuff, but check out the Wikipedia page for John Constantine for some really cool insights from the creator and comic writers.
Sir_Dalagad
2025-01-29 17:04:06 +0000 UTCWhen Chaz dies you said: "Oh no, he looses everyone close to him". Too true. In the Hellblazer comics he's basically cursed and that's why he's so rude especially to new acquaintances. He often says "The last thing I need is another ghost following me around." Good catch knowing that Lucifer would show up personally to collect his soul. You guys were really perceptive and into this one like suspecting Gabriel and recognizing the significance of self sacrifice. Great reaction!
Sir_Dalagad
2025-01-29 16:46:53 +0000 UTCJohnny Mnemonic got a really cool BD release just awhile ago. Director had one hell of a time when shooting it originally, being an indie guy and this being his first big flick, and the theatrical cut was kind of a mess and the movie bombed a bit. But he re-cut it and did the whole thing in monochrome (B/W cut is the new version's name)...really shifts the tone and makes it feel how it should've originally. One to consider definitely.
tkitez (take it easy)
2025-01-29 09:21:57 +0000 UTCWhen this came out, never really thought much of it. Just another one off comic flick -- but watching it now I have to say it did hold up after all of these years. One comic rec that kinda fits the bill: The Invisibles by Morrison.
tkitez (take it easy)
2025-01-29 09:17:23 +0000 UTCI knooooow 😭
Chandra
2025-01-29 04:46:18 +0000 UTCHe was my favorite character! Wish he was in it more
Chandra
2025-01-29 04:45:09 +0000 UTCThey all do that, miss the ending credits bonus
Richard Griffin
2025-01-29 04:25:13 +0000 UTCStormare delivers one of the best portrayals of the Devil ever. Easily top 3.
Simone's Coconut Squire
2025-01-29 04:24:00 +0000 UTCI loved the casting too! Everyone felt so dang cool
Chandra
2025-01-29 00:16:57 +0000 UTCOh! That's so fun!
Chandra
2025-01-29 00:15:46 +0000 UTCWell now we've got to watch/play all of those movies/games! Haha
Chandra
2025-01-29 00:15:28 +0000 UTCWe learned days later it had one, so we went back and watched it. I hate it when we miss them though!
Chandra
2025-01-29 00:14:48 +0000 UTCOh amazing!!
Chandra
2025-01-29 00:13:10 +0000 UTCthe 4K remaster drops in a few weeks os I’ll be saving this reaction for when it gets here.
djKENTO
2025-01-29 00:01:15 +0000 UTCWhat? Wait! You both turn this car right around and go watch the end-credit scene!
Thomas Yanez
2025-01-28 23:32:28 +0000 UTCSo by my count, Keanu has played 6 different characters named some variation of "John". If you count "Jacks" (a older nickname for John) and video games, that number goes up to 9.
Simone's Coconut Squire
2025-01-28 22:28:13 +0000 UTCFun Casting: The demon/half-breed Balthazar was played by Gavin Rossdale, lead singer of the rock band Bush.
Simone's Coconut Squire
2025-01-28 22:21:20 +0000 UTCWell I don't think the story is, but the character of Constantine is a DC Comic I am pretty sure. But as a person living in Europe I didn't get DC and Marvel comics on the menu much when I was young so others will surely correct me if needed.
Hans Engelen
2025-01-28 21:43:44 +0000 UTCThis may be in my top 3 Keanu movies. The Hellblazer series this is based on is really good. Alot of pre production hate on Keanu being Constantine as the comic was based on the singer Sting, but this movie is great. Peter Stormare and Tilda Swinton as Lucifer and Gabriel were pretty awesome picks imo. I love the gender ambiguity with the devine beings. Thanks for your videos!
Ian A
2025-01-28 20:51:33 +0000 UTCI didn't realize this movie was based on a comic! I'll have to look that up
Chandra
2025-01-28 20:21:47 +0000 UTCOne Keanu movie that was huge when it came out but for some reason has faded a bit from pop culture is Parenthood. Large cast of huge names you will know, great movie. Opposite of the horror/fantasy you were asking about, but still a favorite that I think you'd enjoy.
Kenton Kruger
2025-01-28 19:41:40 +0000 UTCOh man this movie was such an eye opener for me. Keanu Reeves of course (you really should also consider Johnny Mnemonic) is always a good time. I don't think it holds close to the comic that it is based on but since I don't read comics that doesn't bother me. Also the awesome performance of Peter Stormare as Satan/Lucifer ... Insane!
Hans Engelen
2025-01-28 18:00:05 +0000 UTC
