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Dizzy · Feb 20, 2005

Jenna said:
Yes, yes, my mistake. Anything that is made for entertainment gets a free ticket to confuse and misinform any number of people who are curious about Christianity.

Well, if they are curious, won't they go to a priest or a preacher and ask for information?? Where else are they going to go, someone who has no crediblity and off the streets?? Think before you post...

Joey D · Feb 20, 2005

I thought the movie was entertaining. No award winner but hey when I go to the movie I like lots of action and this movie delievered. The visual effects were pretty good to.

Sors · Feb 20, 2005

I know alot of fellow non-christians that believe this movie is an accurate portrayal of Christianity. (sarcasm)

It was about a battle between good and evil. Did the theology make sense? NO. Did the story make sense? NO. Was it good mindless entertainment for the college discounted price of 5 dollars. SURE.

Sors

gemcross · Feb 20, 2005

I went to the movie with 3 atheists. The whole way home they discussed religion, (something they never do) That in itself, giving me the opportunity to talk on the topic wasgreat. How often are people that open to religion? The movie itself I liked. Just a reminder that there is that battle raging all around us was creepy. But we all know who wins. Special effects and acting was good, the movie was a little grosser than I like to watch, but it had a plot and was not a mindless romantic comedy of the same plot for the gazillionth time!

FoogieFighters · Feb 20, 2005

Everybody, in the fourm, breathe, smile, I love you! And it will be alright. I'm sure the producer of this movie did not intend to upset anyone about religion, it was just another chance for Keanu to make another movie where he got to "kick butt"

Constantine · Feb 21, 2005

I like the name (no, I did not base my name off it) It looks intresting, worth renting.

RedneckAnglican · Feb 21, 2005

hopefully I'll get to see it today...I've read the comic for awhile...it's good stuff...as for the theological value...well...i'll have to see for myself...

CWLite · Feb 21, 2005

TerraSin said:
*rolls his eyes*

It's a mooovvviiieee, made for entertainment purposes. Of course it's not going to be 100% spiritually correct. Sheesh, some people are just too stuborn to look outside the box...

CJ

Dude, can't you see past anything but the hollywood label? Believe it or not, there was a lot of research that went into the movie, I could tell just by watching it. Sure the plot line was not scripturally correct, but that is not the point of the movie now is it.

I like the fact that satan was a puppet like in real life, God came through when called upon, the demons in the movie were scripturally correct (although I don't think any demons are in hell and Gabriel is a mesenger, Michael is the fighter), and the rules that God and satan are to follow. It is much bigger than good triumphs over evil.

When you watch a movie, lots of money goes into script writing and screen play. A movie of this magnatude offers the viewers more than just face value, especially when the character's have prior history. Nothing in this world can be judged by face value, look deeper and you will find more.

FoogieFighters · Feb 21, 2005

Constantine said:
I like the name (no, I did not base my name off it) It looks intresting, worth renting.

Ha ha ha that is funny though. Yah it's worth renting (It's actually really good in theaters as well, especially when you are like smack close! (don't do that though haha) If you dont' mind me asking, where did you get the idea for that name?

CWlite...I have to admit, them were some perty good points (They really were)

PandaBear · Feb 21, 2005

I enjoyed myself while watching this film this weekend, in spite of some things that personally annoyed me, and the fact that I missed the first 15 minutes (approximately). The film is still with me, still on my mind, and I saw it Saturday afternoon, so that should say something, at least personally.

And frankly, if every movie that was about this or similar topics were "Scripturally correct" (whatever that means), then they'd all be the same! Not everything is about recruitment. To me this film was more about fantasy than reality, but that's because I do not accept its basic premises. I've read the comic book off and on, and sometimes I've liked it and other times I haven't. John Constantine does seem to find himeself in some rather dark situations!

PB

peanutbutter12 · Feb 21, 2005

CWLite said:
When you watch a movie, lots of money goes into script writing and screen play. A movie of this magnatude offers the viewers more than just face value, especially when the character's have prior history. Nothing in this world can be judged by face value, look deeper and you will find more.

Believe me, I know what it takes to write a screenplay. It's one of the things I do. But you also need to realize that it's a movie created for entertainment purposes. Not as a "witnessing tool" as some people like to call it. It's a story about good an evil. Does it have a foundation of spirituality? Well, ya, it's a story about demons. The ultimate good and evil.

My biggest gripe on it is people who complain that this or that wasn't theologically correct. This is why I posted that to begin with. Of course it's not theologically correct. It's a movie.

CJ

symphonyb · Feb 21, 2005

it did deliver but i wished to see it on dvd so i could play some things back.

Joey D said:
I thought the movie was entertaining. No award winner but hey when I go to the movie I like lots of action and this movie delievered. The visual effects were pretty good to.

Carmack · Feb 21, 2005

I saw it tonight. I wasn't impressed really. Not enough action and the ending wasn't very climactic.

ZACTAK · Feb 21, 2005

I am going to go see the movie with my Bible Study in about an hour... it doesn't sound like my type of movie, so hopefully I will be in for a treat.

Dak man · Feb 21, 2005

Theological debates asside.... I loved this movie. I didn't think I would buy into the whole repentence theme, but it was actually fairly well done. That, and I loved seeing Gavin Rossdale from Bush as Balthazar, and I also thought the actor who portrayed the Devil was incredible. And Rachel Weisz is absolutely beutiful.

InnerPhyre · Feb 21, 2005

I was pretty angry that they made Gabriel into an evil character. What an insult. Also, why are there cars and buildings in hell? lol. 2 stars out of 5.

ZACTAK · Feb 22, 2005

Horrible movie, horrible, horrible horrible....don't waste the money to see it, one of the worst I have ever seen.

Lithium Hobo · Feb 22, 2005

Again, some people hate it, some people are idiots. Definatly a link between the two. I loved it. The subtleties are what hooked me. Like Lucifer appearing human, but cannot cover his feet. Constantine being too cool to steal a kiss before battle.

I liked Gabriel turning corrupt. Makes sense to me. I liked the movie. If you don't like it cause of failed plot from the bible, then you're not even trying to enjoy the movie, you're committing yourself too much to your bible and not taking a break for a good motion picture.

ZACTAK · Feb 22, 2005

Lithium Hobo said:
Again, some people hate it, some people are idiots. Definatly a link between the two. I loved it. The subtleties are what hooked me. Like Lucifer appearing human, but cannot cover his feet. Constantine being too cool to steal a kiss before battle.

I liked Gabriel turning corrupt. Makes sense to me. I liked the movie. If you don't like it cause of failed plot from the bible, then you're not even trying to enjoy the movie, you're committing yourself too much to your bible and not taking a break for a good motion picture.

I am not an idiot just because I did not like the movie... I didn't like it because it just is not my type of movie. I hated the Matrix... I like movies that can at least be partially real, with the exception of some. I didn't hate the movie because of it's Bible connections or whatever I hated it because I didn't find it entertaining.

ZACTAK · Feb 22, 2005

InnerPhyre said:
I was pretty angry that they made Gabriel into an evil character. What an insult. Also, why are there cars and buildings in hell? lol. 2 stars out of 5.

They didn't make her into an evil character, she just tried to make things "right" but tried too hard.

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