The plot of the movie is about the struggle of John Constantine, a private detective living in Los Angeles who struggles with supernatural beings, to save a woman who is trying to escape from going to Hell. The woman is in a situation where she risks going to hell after her brother commits suicide. To save this woman, Constantine tries to find a formula that can prevent the beings of both hell and heaven from interfering with the world.
The film is known for its visual effects and atmospheric soundtrack. It also draws attention with its dark and gothic atmosphere in the handling of the story. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was generally loved by audiences for Keanu Reeves' performance and atmospheric elements.
The plot of the movie can be summarized as follows. John Constantine is a private detective who makes a living hunting and battling supernatural beings. He is also a man pursued by the ghost of his sister who killed herself and escaped going to Hell before committing suicide. One day, police detective Angela Dodson and her sister Isabel turn to John Constantine after Isabel commits suicide. Angela suspects a supernatural force is behind Isabel's suicide. John tells Angela that Isabel is about to go to hell and states that the only person he can save her is himself.
John and Angela go to the hospital where Isabel committed suicide, where they realize that supernatural forces are watching over them. They try to decipher the meaning of the symbols Isabel drew, and as a result, they learn that a demonic being named Mammon is plotting to come back to earth from hell. Planning to use Isabel's body to carry out this plan, Mammon must find the key to Hell. The key is guarded by Mammon's father, Lucifer. As John battles against Mammon and his servants, Angela is haunted by Isabel's ghost and learns that Isabel's true motive is related to Mammon's plan.
John and Angela contact Lucifer to thwart Mammon's plan. Lucifer helps John with a formula to stop Mammon. John successfully thwarts Mammon's plan and Isabel's soul is freed to go to heaven. However, as a result, John is visited by Lucifer, with whom he made a deal that should send him to Hell. John finds a way to save himself and eventually survives.
Overall, "Constantine" is known as a movie with a dark, gothic atmosphere and is known for its visual effects. In addition, the handling of the story and Keanu Reeves' performance are also remarkable.
There is also interesting information about the movie.
- The movie is based on the comic book "Hellblazer" by DC Comics. However, the main character of the movie is an American character, unlike the comic book version of John Constantine. The comic book version is in English.
- The lead actor, Keanu Reeves, accepted the role because he was a fan of the comic and thought it fit the character's nature.
- The film is particularly known for its visual effects and dark atmosphere. In particular, the scenes of hell and the designs of supernatural beings are interesting.
- The film's director, Francis Lawrence, had previously shot music videos, and "Constantine" was his feature film debut.
- The film was shot in Los Angeles and many famous locations were used in the film, such as the ship "The Queen Mary" and the tram "Angels Flight".
- The movie grossed over $230 million at the worldwide box office.
Director : Francis Lawrence
Writers : Jamie Delano, Garth Ennis, Kevin Brodbin
Director of Photography : Philippe Rousselot
Music : Klaus Badelt, Brian Tyler
Production : 2005 - USA - 121 m.
Genre : Action / Fantasy / Horror
Writers : Jamie Delano, Garth Ennis, Kevin Brodbin
Director of Photography : Philippe Rousselot
Music : Klaus Badelt, Brian Tyler
Production : 2005 - USA - 121 m.
Genre : Action / Fantasy / Horror
CAST :
Keanu Reeves
Rachel Weisz
Djimon Hounsou
Shia LaBeouf
Max Baker
Pruitt Taylor Vince
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