It produces material featuring numerous wellknown superhero characters, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman, and green arrow. Pictures film constantine, a supernatural thriller based on the longrunning hit dc comicsvertigo hellblazer graphic novels. The 2005 movie has become somewhat of a cult classic. Despite monthly comics being put on hold thanks to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, batman. Like with the vixen web series, five episodes of constantine. Constantine didnt leave the biggest mark on the history of comic bookinspired cinema, but especially at a time when those films tend to follow a standard formula, we look toward style and unique visions more than ever. With keanu reeves, rachel weisz, djimon hounsou, shia labeouf. How keanu reeves constantine became a cult classic cbr. John constantine hellblazer, constantine comic, comic book characters. Yet in the decade since its release, the keanu reeves constantine has become a cult favorite, especially among those who have simply accepted it to be a lessthandirect adaptation of the source.
Dec 09, 2016 the movie was also rated r, which eliminated a lot of the audience that sees comic book movies, and perhaps partly as a result, constantine wasnt a massive hit for the studio. Buy the exorcist movie posters from movie poster shop. May 19, 2019 in 1988, constantine received his own comic book, entitled hellblazer, which has been hailed by dc fans for over 30 years now. Based on the dcvertigo comic book hellblazer and written by kevin brodbin, mark bomback and frank. Hes now talked about the prospect of doing a constantine movie on social media. Yes, keanu reeves constantine just became dc canon. One can only assume that director francis lawrences idea for constantine was to take a raymond chandler story and have angels and demons be the standins for the seedier parts of the underworld. While fans may hold dear to the british blonde of the hellblazer comics, were not. Keanu in constantine, one of my favorite movies of all time. A liveaction movie had been released in the year, 2005, where keanu reeves had played john constantine.
Yes, keanu reeves constantine just became dc canon screen rant. See more ideas about comic book covers, constantine comic and hellblazer comic. Keanu reeves has already had a constantine movie of his own. One of the more obscure and niche comic book outings of the 2000s was keanu reeves constantine. However, fans want to see reeves be john constantine in dc movies. Dc comics is one of the largest and oldest american comic book publishers. Francis lawrence made the jump from music video director he collaborated with the likes of jennifer lopez and green day back during the early 2000s to featurelength helmsman with constantine, the keanu reevestarring comic book movie adaptation that released in 2005. Its inevitable that any movie based on a comic book franchise is going to be compared to the source material. Imagining the underworld hellscape visualizing vermin warrior wings unholy abduction demon face easter egg music video. While thats not too far away from constantine s original comic book roots, it certainly isnt the focus.
Based on the dcvertigo comic book hellblazer and written by kevin brodbin, mark bomback and frank capello, constantine tells the story of irreverent supernatural detective john constantine keanu. Differences between constantine comic book vs movie page 2. Despite his encyclopedic knowledge of the subject, he rarely uses magic because he understands the danger, and also because hes not that good at it. John constantine hellblazer, batman and swamp thing comic book characters, comic book. Justice league dark should leave john constantine to the. Aug 28, 2019 john constantine had been a supporting character and had played a major role in american gothic swamp thing, and he had earned his very own comic. Feb 28, 2005 its inevitable that any movie based on a comic book franchise is going to be compared to the source material. His gritty and brutal attitude makes him recognizable as a cynical, foulmouthed, chainsmoking antihero. John constantine has just been named the one true magelord of all england. In 1988, the character of john constantine was given his own comic book title, hellblazer, published by dc comics. Upcoming comic series john constantine, hellblazer will. Feb 21, 2020 into this world stepped 1990s icon keanu reeves, fresh from the matrix trilogy, to star in constantine. She has illustrated series such as quantum and woody for valiant, mara with brian wood for image comics and most recently, the kitchen for vertigodc comics. If youre dealing with trouble that skews a bit supernatural, youd better get yourself to the expert.
Encircled by a wreath of cigarette smoke, sorcery and shame, john constantine wields the dark arts to save his soul, as well as the earth itself. On its 15th anniversary, we unpack the keanu reevesled demonic neonoir, and why its so different from its comic book movie successors. Based on the groundbreaking dcvertigo comic book hellblazer, keanu reeves plays john constantine, a modernday mystic on a personal quest to send demons hiding on earth back to hell. List of films based on dc comics publications wikipedia. John constantine is a fictional character appearing in american comic books. The title character was originally created by alan moore in his 1980s run on swamp thing. Based on the dc comicsvertigo hellblazer graphic novels and written by kevin brodbin and frank cappello, constantine tells the story of john. The series ran from 1988 until 20 and was then relaunched in november 2019. In that regard, youd be hardpressed to find a more intriguing take on the comic book horror story than the tale of the. Keanu reeves and rachel weisz reunite in this flick, after 9. The character was originally created by alan moore, john totleben and steve bissette as a supporting character to swamp thing in the saga. Constantine 2005 in my opinion is an underrated comic book film and one of my favorite anticipated supernatural horror flicks of my life.
With a screenplay by kevin brodbin and frank cappello, the film is based on dc comics hellblazer comic book, with plot elements taken from the. Constantine is a former ongoing comic book series published by dc comics, which started in march 20. Constantine comic read constantine comic online in high quality. Based on the wildly popular comic book series hellblazer from dc comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult john constantine matt ryan, criminal minds is. In 1988, constantine received his own comic book, entitled hellblazer, which has been hailed by dc fans for over 30 years now. The dc animated movie universe dcamu is an american media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films, produced by warner bros. Keanu reeves and constantine left a weird and wonderful legacy. It features british magician john constantine reestablished into the dc universe, and replaces the former vertigo comics title hellblazer, which ended with its 300th issue after 25 years, in february 20. Dc comics hellblazer after returning to liverpool, john constantine is thrust back into the world of the occult when his longtime friend and mentor is murdered and sent to. We look back at the comic bookbased keanu reeves vehicle that. Because of his long stint as a vertigo universe character, he appeared exclusively in his own series hellblazer for many years during which he aged. Aug 23, 2015 constantine hellraiser comic book covers. Keanu reeves as john constantine, rachel weisz as angela dodson summary.
Most of this material takes place in a shared fictional universe, which also features teams such as the. Eerie horror movie the watcher in the woods turns 40. In the comic books, the team is made up of powerful magical users from the dc universe that take on threats too dark for the regular justice league to handle. Things have changed a lot for scott derrickson since leaving doctor strange in the multiverse of madness. Now, almost a decade later, and not only is lawrence more highly regarded than ever thanks to his work on the.
John constantine isnt known for his glowing personality, but when it comes to the occult, hes the best investigator there is. Dcs new comic book distributors are midtown comics and dcbs. Feb 26, 2018 constantine director wishes the movie was more comic accurate. There is one universe, however, that many comic book fans wish reeves would revisit during his reevevial, and that is the world of constantine. Keanu reeves would be perfect as these marvel and dc.
John constantine is an occult detective and professional sorcerer from liverpool, england. The movie was also rated r, which eliminated a lot of the audience that sees comic book movies, and perhaps partly as a result, constantine wasnt a massive. Director francis lawrence wishes his 2005 dc comics film, constantine, starring keanu reeves as john constantine, was more comic accurate. Based on the dcvertigo comic book hellblazer and written by kevin brodbin, mark bomback and frank capello, constantine tells the story of irreverent supernatural detective john constantine keanu reeves, who has literally been to hell and back.
Early in the film constantine is told that he is the only soul satan will come. Differences between constantine comic book vs movie page 1. Aug 11, 2019 how keanu reeves constantine became a cult classic. An animated series centering on the adventures of supernatural detective john constantine. In the movie constantine tricks the devil into curing his cancer. Comic book movie cbm entertainmentmarveldcsuperhero. John constantine is the star of the comic book hellblazer.
Keanu reeves constantine heads to dc universe noah dominguez aug 1, 2019. Excitement was high on constantine before it hit theaters, but that. The dangerous habits story arc was written by garth ennis in 1991. A perfect circles passive music video theatrical trailer. Lucifer cures him because when offered the chance to save himself, he instead asked that his isabel be allowed to enter heaven. John constantine is a very famous fictional superhero, and he appears in the dc comics and the alternative called vertigo. Comic book constantine is a con artist who can save the world with nothing but the bullshit he spouts before he finished his cigarette. The film is a hardedged comic book noir thriller, adapted from dc comics series hellblazer. Supernatural exorcist and demonologist john constantine helps a policewoman prove her sisters death was not a suicide, but something more. Constantine was released in the united states and canada on february 18, 2005, and in hong kong on february 8, 2005. The films are part of the dc universe animated original movies line, based on the comic books published by dc comics, and feature plot elements inspired by the new 52.
City of demons is getting a featurelength release, and you can watch the first trailer for it, above. Constantine appeared in the 2005 film constantine portrayed by keanu reeves. Aug 10, 2011 for daily dose of comic book and movie silliness, click on the site that says what it does in the title. Released in 2005, keanu reeves constantine didnt do too well with critics, who found it lackluster for the horror genre, nor with fans of the comic hellblazer, who thought that it differed too much from the source material. Tommy willowtree continues to drive john constantine up the wall but as constantine will soon discover, theres a lot more to mr willowtree whether he knows it or not. In the comic, john constantine is a blonde brit who was designed to look like the. Youd have to go to hell and back to convince us that constantine starring keanu reeves isnt an alltime comic book movie cult classic. City of demons trailer 2018 dceu animated movie plot. Upcoming comic series john constantine, hellblazer will be part of the sandman universe.
Constantine director wishes the movie was more comic accurate. Movies constantine actor matt ryan opens up on the romance with king shark in justice league dark. The actor, who now stars in the john wick franchise, wants to return to the world of the beloved. Brought low by the evil of blight, constantine struggles to rally his mystical allies and turn the tide of battle. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Ming doyle is a comic book writer and illustrator, based in the boston area of massachusetts. It reflects a more hardedged, gothic brand of comic book story, led by the cynical, chainsmoking john constantine. Animation and dc entertainment and distributed by warner home video. While the non comics audience likely knows constantine form the 2005 keanu reeves movie as much as anything else, ryans 2014 nbc series introduced a take on the character that hewed much closer. Matt ryan has written jokerinspired pitches for a hellblazer movie constantine actor matt ryan claims hes created a pitch for a hellblazer movie focusing on john constantine and inspired by todd phillips joker. Hellblazer, written by simon spurrier with art by matias bergara, is spunoff from the sandman universe line. In fact, it was pretty popular with a cult following. The superhero teams original iteration included such characters as zatanna, swamp thing and john constantine.
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