Travis Simpkins: Rachel Weisz

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Constantine (2005): Heaven, Hell, Earth and the Spear of Destiny

Directed by Francis Lawrence, Constantine (2005) combined character and plot elements from several DC comic books. The story focuses on an exorcist, John Constantine, who finds himself in the center of a war between God and the Devil… a wager for the souls of mankind. True evil may be unleashed onto Earth when the Spear of Destiny, the weapon used to pierce the side of Jesus Christ upon the cross, is found buried in a Nazi secret relic compartment. The special effects are astounding, especially the scenes in which the damned scurry about in the streets of Hell. The cast does a good job all-around, including Keanu Reeves, Shia LaBeouf, Rachel Weisz, Gavin Rossdale, Tilda Swinton and Djimon Hounsou.

Constantine: The Spear of Destiny

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Hell

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: an Angel

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Tilda Swinton as the Archangel Gabriel

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Gavin Rossdale

Constantine: Hell

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Gavin Rossdale

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Hell

Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz

Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Gavin Rossdale

Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz

Constantine: Gavin Rossdale

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Shia

Constantine: Hell

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz

Constantine: Art and Antiquities

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Tilda Swinton as the Archangel Gabriel

Constantine: the Spear of Destiny

Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz

Constantine: Keanu Reeves

Constantine: Keanu Reeves in Hell

Constantine: Rachel Weisz

Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz

"Constantine"

Saturday, October 10, 2015

The Mummy Returns (2001): Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz

Written and directed by Stephen Sommers, The Mummy Returns (2001) leaped off the success of the previous 1999 film, The Mummy. The story takes place in 1933, several years after the first… with Imhotep being resurrected to fight the 5,000 year-old Scorpion King and his Army of Anubis, cursed in ancient Thebes and returning during the modern Year of the Scorpion. Rick and Evelyn O'Connell, the Egyptologist adventurers of the series, are dragged into the mix along with their young son. The CGI special effects are astounding. As in the previous effort, great attention to detail creates an interesting view of Ancient Egypt… and a stylized look at the rich museum and archaeology atmosphere of the 1930's. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return in the lead roles. Patricia Velasquez is lovely as the raven-haired villain. Arnold Vosloo returns as Imhotep. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson appears as the Scorpion King (a character which subsequently it's own franchise). Th supporting cast is good as well, including John Hannah and Oded Fehr.