Although not regarded as one of the most memorable contributions to the DC Comics big-screen brand, 2005s Constantine has still remained on a number of radars due to its cult status. Starring Keanu Reeves as the eponymous character, Constantine basically tells the story of a supernatural detective who battles demons for a living. Directed by Francis Lawrence; the film combined elements of comic book fantasy with horror to create an enjoyable brew - sort of a film noir version of The Exorcist, crossbred with the stylization of The Matrix. However, at one time, none other than Nic Cage was actually cast in the role of the Liverpudlian demon slayer with director Tarsem Singh at the helm. Some disagreements over the direction of the film caused a rift between the movie studio and the director. This led to Lawrence and Reeves boarding the project. Cage would later end up starring as the title character in Marvels Ghost Rider films, but like Constantine, they didnt do very well at the box-office.
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