Constantine and Sideways

I managed to catch 2 movies last week- "Constantine" and "Sideways". Obviously, I watched "Constantine" because Keannu Reeves was in it. Then I watched "Sideways" to find out what the buzz has been all about.

"Constantine" is based on a comic-book character who hunts down demons and sends them back to hell. He has the special ability to see things and to travel between hell and earth. I thought the premise was quite interesting and the visuals were entertaining. However, the movie was really bogged down by the script. I just felt the pace was too slow for an action movie. Having seen "Elektra" though just a few weeks ago, "Constantine" doesn't seem bad after all.

"Sideways" is about 2 friends who go on a wine-tasting trip across California a week before one of them is scheduled to get married. All the good stuff you've heard about this movie is true. Of course, I had high expectations of this film because the director also made "About Schmidt" which I really liked. Thank God, I wasn't disappointed this time. It's funny and sad all at once. There are no heroes or big moments in this film. Everyone is flawed, but in the end, they go on with their lives. They find little pockets of happiness in what may seem a totally meaningless existence. It's a simple story with no pretentions. I'll probably watch it again next week.