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: Tilda Swinton as the Archangel Gabriel
Constantine: Keanu Reeves
Constantine: Keanu Reeves
Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Gavin Rossdale
Constantine: Hell
Constantine: Keanu Reeves
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
Directed by Robert Stromberg, based on Disney's Sleeping Beauty and La Belle au bois dormant by Charles Perrault, Maleficent (2014) spins the untold story of one of the more memorable characters… The Evil Queen. The story concerns a faerie named Maleficent, who befriends a young human boy only to have him betray her in order to become King. Maleficent curses the King's new daughter when she is born… to have eternal sleep at 16 until awakened by true love's kiss. The special effects and animation are of astounding quality. The film is pure visual splendor, with plenty of fantastical medieval-style touches. Angelina Jolie is beautiful and superb in the title role. The supporting cast is great as well, including Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Sam Riley and Imelda Staunton.
