It never pays to love the venus of the hardsell

Last night, against my better judgement, I went to see Constantine.

Now, I'm a big fan of John Constantine, mostly as portrayed by Dillon and Ennis. He's a git, an anti-hero, a selfish bastard who occasionally comes through, a realist. He's a cockney. He weaves his way among urban decay, the National Front and racial hatred, and spiralling interest rates; the stories are a product of Thatcherite Britain.

So I was never going to like a Hollywood potrayal featuring Keanu Reeves as the man himself, was I ?

( Here be spoilers )

( Forthcoming attractions )

And for, I think, the first time ever, the Designated Hero of the Week is someone I've never met. I'm not quite sure we've never had one of those before, but I don't think we have. So: DHW is stegzy, for unsolicitedly posting out the most marvellous compilation CD. Cheers, mate, it's very much appreciated.