- If you want good Constantine content, Matt Ryan is now basically the Kevin Conroy of John Constantines, with three absolutely stellar animated films, Justice League Dark, Justice League Dark: Apocalypse War, and City of Demons.
- Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for Constantine. In the 2008 film Iron Man, filmmakers Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige and actors Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr.
- Based on the ground-breaking DC/Vertigo comic book 'Hellblazer,' Keanu Reeves plays John Constantine, a modern-day mystic on a personal quest to send demons hiding on Earth back to Hell.
The one film role Reeves says is his best is John Constantine in the 2005 movie 'Constantine.' Now, the term 'best role' can be understood in a few key ways. We can interpret it to mean the most.
Gabriel:
[Gabriel sits on top of John Constantine, explaining her rebellion] You're handed this precious gift, right? Each one of you granted redemption from the Creator – murderers, rapists, molesters – all of you just have to repent, and God takes you into His bosom. In all the worlds and all the universe, no other creature can make such a boast, save man. It's not fair.
[Gabriel leans closer to Constantine's face]
Gabriel:
If sweet, sweet God loves you so, then I will make you worthy of His love. But it's only in the face of horror that you truly find your nobler selves – and you can be so noble. So … I will bring you pain. I will bring you horror.
[Gabriel lifts up Constantine from his collar]
Gabriel:
So that you may rise above it. So that those of you who will survive this reign of hell on earth will be worthy of God's love.
John Constantine:
Gabriel... you're insane.
Gabriel:
[smiles] The road to salvation begins tonight. Right now.
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[Gabriel blows gently, sending Constantine crashing to the door]