I agree. I think the main problem people have with him isn't so much his acting as it is his accent. It's hard to get past in certain roles. Like Dracula. His surfer sounding voice sometimes makes it hard to take him seriously.
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But most of all, Keanu failed to portray Constantine's
edge on screen.
I wasn't familiar with the comic at the time I saw CONSTANTINE, but after having read and enjoyed the Hellblazer comics since then,I totally agreethe Constantine in the comic books was far more grittier,edgier and more darker/broodinghe also had an interesting back story that I don't real remember being touched on in the film. The character as Reeves played him just didn't come off as all that unique or interesting at all. In all fairness to Reeves though, the movie itself was pretty pedestrian and just followed typical Hollywood supernatural tropesit really didn't tap into the unique dark vision of the Constantine comicsit was just basically watered down for mainstream audiences, naturally (hey's, it's Hollywoodcan't have anything too thought-provoking,can we?)
However, the upcoming TV series definitely looks like it's going to be much more closer and truer to the vision of the comics than the movie was, so I'm already geeked about seeing that, at least.

Yeah as long as the thread's open we'll have this discussion. Aside from the hair colour thing I thought he pulled it off quite well. Where I'm from which is Trinidad and Tobago the hellblazer comics aren't as popular as others but I know a a thing or two about them. Imo a lot of where the john constantine character in the movie falls short is due to the writer and direction taken not the fault of the actor.

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Keanu is an awesome actor I don't know about versatile he is but he was great in this and so many other movies I've seen him in too. His portrayals r just so natural

I really like the way Keanu plays John Constantine. These moody, troubled characters almost always suit his personality type. I've seen lots of Keanu's films, and I tend to enjoy most of them.
Most notably Point Break, Speed, A Scanner Darkly, Bill & Ted movies, The Matrixetc I think he's been in some really great films.
He's no Gary Oldman or anything, but he's never pretended to be. He's just a nice guy, and I think he deserves his success.

I also feel Reeves did a great job on "Street Kings".

Way too much hate on Keanu. Watch The Devil's Advocate. If you don't think he's good in that, you obviously can't judge movies.

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Keanu single-handedly destroyed this otherwise great movie. A miscast if there ever was one. The character Constantine was based in Sting (he even looked exactly like him in early comics) who has one the most cynical smiles you can ever show (try seeing Dune to see what he's like acting). Keanu has like no smile. He can barely smile. Constantine is a perplex character with much cynicism and dark humor, whereas Keanu is a door. He acts like this tormented soul, suffering his way through the movie and wasting any jokes and smirks in that uninvited sorrow. Loved almost everything about the movie. Couldn't barely stand looking at Keanu as Constantine without feeling anger. And trust me, I'm not a Keanu hater. He was just terribly miscast to portray his doorlike qualities, that can be such a asset to him.

I think Keanu is one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood.
I agree all the way, and all the heat he takes borders on laughable for me. He was great here.

I think Keanu is one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood.
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I liked Constantine a lot as well, as a matter of fact I liked all the films Keanu has been in. The Devil's Advocate and The Lake House just to name a few. This film is really good, I never miss it when it's on air.

To be honest, I LOVED this film. I agree with Nicholas Cage comment because I'm a big fan of his as well and I've enjoyed pretty much every film I've seen them in. Keanu CAN act though, though he's sorta typecasted as a guy who CAN'T act well, his performances in Devil's Advocate, The Gift, Street Kings, A Scanner Darkly & The Matrix movies are some of the BEST I've seen from him. It's sad that most people still see his acting from Johnny Mnemonic and the Bill & Ted movies.
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Exactly, bsharporflat. Keanu definetly is one of those actors that has that charm, quality, and presence to bring in the audiences. And unlike what most people say, he is a very good actor.

But he does seem to pop up in alot of cool movies, movies were acting isnt required i guess
Don't be silly. Film companies don't put just anybody into their $100 million dollar movies. They carefully pick actors who are most likely to bring them a profit. Keanu has proved himself over and over as one of those few guys who can do it.

I agree with the OP. Keanu is a solid actor and he did a very good job in this movie. His acting style is different from other actors and maybe some people don't seem to understand it. That's all right because he always does his best in his roles.

Apart from the tattoos and the nonstop chimney, hes exactly the same as Neo. The guy can only play one type. Different setting and all that but watch this, Matrix, Mnemonic, and you see three exact the same character with a little habitual differences.
But he does seem to pop up in alot of cool movies, movies were acting isnt required i guess

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he is great in movies like this and the matrix. but when he does realistic roles, i feel his IS a bit flat. i dunno.

I don't think he's a particularly versatile actor, but in this film he was absolutely spot on. That smirk when he's in the lift and she asks him if he's going down . . .
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I second this opinion. Nicholas Cage is also one of my favourite actors, yes he's not the best actor in the world with acting skills that make you go "wow!" but there is that charisma & likeability he has that makes his films enjoyable. Keanu Reeves is cut out from the same mould.
and I happen to love Keanu in this film. in fact this film & his performance is what made me into a full-fledged fan.

Funny you mention Nic: I often think of these two together. I don't think they're good actors, but sometimes I like their movies.

I happen to agree.
He kind of reminds me of Nic Cage, he's not the greatest of actors out there, but somehow I seem to enjoy pretty much every movie he's in.
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I think he's a pretty limited actor, in terms of the range he seems able (or willing) to portray. I do however think that his limitations had no bearing on this part. I think it worked perfectly for the part of Constantine.
This is the only role I like him in that comes to my mind.