With a long-awaited sequel officially on the way, "Constantine" has cemented itself as one of the most underrated superhero films in the past few decades. The 2005 film is a product of its time — a very, very loosely connected adaptation of the beloved source material — but the interpretation justifies its own existence through some stylistic filmmaking and heavy-hitting on-screen talent.
Francis Lawrence, with only music videos under his belt, directed the superhero flick that starred Keanu Reeves in the titular role. Before he made waves with the multi-billion dollar franchise "Hunger Games," Lawrence was an unproven talent when it came to theatrical offerings. Although the transition from creating music videos to full-on blockbuster filmmaking is nothing new (Zack Snyder and his signature style is perhaps the best example of them all), it took some time to convince Reeves that Lawrence was the right director for the job. Lawrence did not take the opportunity of "Constantine" lightly,...
Francis Lawrence, with only music videos under his belt, directed the superhero flick that starred Keanu Reeves in the titular role. Before he made waves with the multi-billion dollar franchise "Hunger Games," Lawrence was an unproven talent when it came to theatrical offerings. Although the transition from creating music videos to full-on blockbuster filmmaking is nothing new (Zack Snyder and his signature style is perhaps the best example of them all), it took some time to convince Reeves that Lawrence was the right director for the job. Lawrence did not take the opportunity of "Constantine" lightly,...
- 9/27/2022
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
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