Constantine
Constantine ( KON-stən-TEEN) is a 2005 American superhero horror film directed by Francis Lawrence in his directorial debut. Written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello from a story by Brodbin, it is loosely based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Hellblazer graphic novels. The film stars Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, a cynical exorcist with the ability to perceive and communicate with half-angels and half-demons in their true forms and to travel between Earth and Hell. Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale, and Peter Stormare also feature. Constantine was released theatrically in the United States on February 18, 2005, and grossed $230.9 million worldwide against a production budget between $70–100 million. While it received mixed reviews from film critics, it has since garnered a cult following in the years following its release. In 2022, a sequel was announced and is currently in development.
I know where you're going, John. You're going to Midnite's. You're supposed to wait in the cab. It's a haven for those who rise and fall. I remember reading about this, John. - You read too much, kid. It's a bar. - It's a bar? It's a bar. Papa Midnite is a crusader for good. He swore the oath of neutrality. - John, the man's a legend. - Yeah. Can you please get me into this bar, John, please? I'm begging you, John, please?
Constantine
A demon just attacked me, right out in the open on Figueroa. They don't like you, John. How many have you deported back to hell? Not some angry half-breed, Midnite. A full-fledged demon, here, on our plane. Clearly I do not have to remind you that is impossible. And yesterday I saw a soldier demon trying to chew its way out through a little girl. Listen, John, demons stay in hell, angels in heaven... The great detente of the original superpowers. Thanks for the history lesson, Midnite. You've been a tremendous help. Now...
Constantine