Constantine

From: The Stranger | Date: February 17, 2005| Author: Anonymous | Copyright information

Keanu Reeves has the sort of wooden, unremarkable presence that lends itself well to blockbusters. He's a prop, not an actor. Lacking vocal range, unable to muster any real conviction, it's best to think of him as you would a well-designed throw rug - pretty to look at, able to tie the room together, but never the first thing you think of when designing a movie. Which is why he works so well when surrounded by mayhem. Computer-generated tomfoolery can easily spin movies out of control the...

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