The plot follows john constantine, a vigilante who exorcises and kills demons and who becomes involved with the mysterious suicide of a twin. On march 22, 2008, keanu reeves stated he would not be willing to participate in a sequel of the movie. Costantino il grande is a 1961 historical drama film about the early career of the emperor constantine, who first legalized and then adopted christianity in the early 4th century. With cornel wilde, belinda lee, massimo serato, christine kaufmann. While helping policewoman angela dodson rachel weisz investigate her identical twins apparent suicide, constantine becomes caught up in a. Everything you need to know about constantine 2 movie. The classic film formula is not so much take a girl and a gun as find a man with a problem, says joe queenan, who follows keanu to hell and back in. There are some christian made films, but in most movies coming out of. Cornel wilde in constantine and the cross 1961 belinda lee and cornel wilde in constantine and the. Considering the grand scale of the film, constantine and the cross is quite good. At least the fact was confirmed by the movie producer who answering the reporters question said, that they have been working with a group of writers on constantine 2 and it will come out with keanu reeves casting. Perhaps i was reading too much into the symbolic language of this film, but when the opening shot featured two squatters scrabbling around in the dusty ruins of a mexican church, i had a feeling institutional christianity was in for a rough ride. It was a good documentary with fine acting, and it gave insight into how the christians were treated in the days of constantine. The holy shotgun is seen as a firearm constructed out of holy relics, firing gold rifled slugs encased in engraved 12 gauge sized shells.
Costantino il grande is a 1961 historical drama film about the early career of the emperor constantine, who first legalized and. Coins made by constantine featured the cross, but also representations of mars or apollo. While helping policewoman angela dodson rachel weisz investigate her identical twins apparent suicide, constantine becomes. Only saw the first one to see liam neeson kick ass. However, some of the violence could have been left out. Constantine s mother, helena, when nearly eighty years of age, made a pilgrimage to jerusalem, legend has it that she found three crosses buried thereone the cross of christ and the other two the ones upon which the thieves were crucified. It is based on a comic book series called hellblazer. Constantine je americki fantasticnoakcioni horor film snimljen 2005.
The filmmakers also decided to change constantines workingclass london cabbie friend, chas, into a newsboycapwearing, wisecracking assistant that would have been at home in a 30s film. Jul 30, 2019 hi nora the film is based on a series of dc comic books that have gone by the titles of constantine and hellblazer at different times. While professing to be a christian, he continued to believe in sun worship magic formulas for the protection of crops and the healing of disease. Watch constantine online stream full movie directv.
After a long hiatus, john constantine is drawn back into action after finding out supreme demons have acquired a map to heaven and are planning a mission to destroy the kingdom of god. Caught in the middle of the war between angels and demons, john constantine must find a way to stop demons from possessing the bodies of innocent people and becoming halfbreeds. Constantine is a 2005 american movie starring keanu reeves and rachel weisz. Constantine the great, roman empire, byzantine empire, christian. Its not about the emperor at all, but about a man who can see the world behind the world, and is waging war against the scavengers of the damned.
Constantine director by francis lawrence warner brothers 121 minutes r rating commentary by kevin miller. Constantine 2015 ganzer film deutsch hd 1080p video. See more ideas about john constantine, constantine movie and keanu reeves. Oct 28, 20 demetrius and the gladiators is a 1954 sword and sandal drama film and a sequel to the robe. Though based heavily on the armsel striker 12swd streetsweeper shotgun, it. It seems the tremendously popular movie is back with its second part. Constantine and the cross is an actionpacked portrait of a fascinating historical figure. Constantine is a 2005 american occult detective film directed by francis lawrence, in his featurelength directorial debut, and starring keanu reeves as john constantine. In the film version, keanu reeves plays john constantine, an abrasive exorcist who once spent several seconds. Keanu reeves demon fighting film constantine didnt exactly kill here in the united states, but it took international markets by storm. Original motion picture soundtrack is a 2005 soundtrack album from the film of the same title. The character of lucifer could have been developed further though. Nbcs constantine is based on the dc comic hellblazer and follows seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult john constantine as he hunts the demons th.
Constantine 2 2012 the world really is going to end next year by silkcuts may 11, 2011 25 comments constantine 2 2012 online sources such as imdb have a. Its where your interests connect you with your people. Loves everlasting courage subtitrat 2011 romanian subtitle full movie. The fictionalised film only stretches as far into his life as the battle of the milvian bridge in ad 312. As the film starts the viewer sees that constantine is. Rachel weisz, shia labeouf, tilda swinton, pruitt taylor vince, and djimon hounsou costar. Now, being christian myself i was very eager to watch the only to my knowledge film about constantine the great 272337, roman emperor 306 to 337 and especially the miraculous event which occurred in 312 when following a prophetic dream this emperor decided to adopt christian cross as the sign of his army for the incoming decisive battle.
Constantine the great this is a historical movie about emperor constantine. The picture was made by 20th century fox, directed by delmer daves and produced by frank ross. Biopic of constantine the great, set between 293312 ad, from his days as tribune to his accession as. Ottavio poggi story, sandro continenza screenplay stars. When sold by, this product will be manufactured on demand using dvdr recordable media.
Constantine is uneven, the rhythms and effects reeling from decent to silly, but its not without its oddly compelling bits. The males sit on the eggs all winter long in like 60 degrees below zero. The film is done in a dc comics style with colourful demonic characters and impressive scenes of hell in red. The film was a very poor version of the matrix with keanu again playing a neoesqe type character, sent to. The picture was made by 20th century fox, directed by. These are some of the things this amazing movie has to offer to its viewers. No, constantine is not part of a trilogy including troy and alexander. In the film constantine, john constantine keanu reeves carries an ornate shotgun, covered with engravings and religious symbols.
Somewhat fictionalized dramatic account of late roman emperor constantine, his rise to power, and his establishment of religious tolerance among roman subjects. This is a historical movie about emperor constantine. Hi nora the film is based on a series of dc comic books that have gone by the titles of constantine and hellblazer at different times. Without hellboys thick skin, the dark knights gadgety ingenuity, or. There was a nice documentary about emperor penguins, however, at sundance this year. The main character, john constantine, fights demons. However, months later, he directly contradicted this statement in another interview prior to the december 2008 release of the day the earth stood still. As the film starts the viewer sees that constantine is an exorcist that uses not. The fictionalised film only stretches as far into his life as the battle of the milvian bridge in ad 312 in 303 ad, constantine became the first emperor of gaul. Constantine movie simple english wikipedia, the free. Based on the dc comicsvertigo hellblazer graphic novels and written by kevin brodbin and frank cappello, constantine tells the story of john constantine keanu reeves, a man who has literally been to hell and back. The story takes place during the dominate period of the roman empire at the beginning of constantines reign.
Constantine and the cross 1962 sharper image youtube. As punishment for that crime, constantine is tasked with tracking down demons that cross into our plane and returning them to their own. Demetrius and the gladiators is a 1954 swordandsandal drama film and a sequel to the robe. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. Constantine and the cross costantino il grande 1962 historical movie full movie. In cazul in care din diverse motive nu puteti viziona acest film, va invitam sa. It is based on a comic book series called hellblazer the main character, john constantine, fights demons other websites. Constantine and the cross dvd darlene s, 02112009 even though this is an old movie, i still enjoyed it.
Religious views from a different angle, romance that shouldnt happen, drama that leaves you in suspense and action packed in every corner. Constantine 2 2012 the world really is going to end. Though based heavily on the armsel striker 12swd streetsweeper shotgun, it is not built on either one. When police detective angela dodsons rachel weisz sister kills herself in a mental ward, angelas investigation leads her to constantine. With a screenplay by kevin brodbin and frank cappello, the film is based on dc comics hellblazer comic book, with. Constantines adoption of christianity allowed this small, persecuted religion to sweep throughout europe as the empires power waned. This is an epic recounting the early career and conversion of constantine the great, the first christian roman emperor. Constantine 2 2012 the world really is going to end next year. The story takes place during the dominate period of the roman empire at the beginning of constantine s reign.
Rachel weisz, shia labeouf, tilda swinton, pruitt taylor vince, djimon hounsou, gavin rossdale, and peter stormare costar. The part of he movie that focuses on his personal life is pure. Watch constantine and the cross 1961 movie free full. With a screenplay by kevin brodbin and frank cappello, the film is based on dc.