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The text is a transcript of a video about John Constantine, the protagonist of the 2005 film Constantine, based on the Hellblazer comics. The video explains his origins, personality, abilities, weaknesses, and story arc in the film. The video also compares him to the original comic book version and discusses why some fans did not like the adaptation. The video praises Constantine as a hero who fights against demons and helps people, even though he is cynical and selfish at first. The video recommends watching the film if one is interested in supernatural and horror themes.
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- John Constantine is a paranormal detective and exorcist who can see demons and angels.
- He committed suicide as a teenager and was revived, but his soul is destined for hell.
- He tries to earn his way to heaven by fighting against demonic forces, but he is selfish and cynical.
- He discovers that the demon Mammon, the son of Lucifer, is trying to invade Earth with the help of the angel Gabriel and the Spear of Destiny.
- He teams up with Angela Dodson, a detective whose twin sister Isabel was possessed by Mammon and killed herself.
- He manages to stop Mammon and Gabriel's plan, but he dies in the process.
- Lucifer comes to claim his soul, but Constantine convinces him to send Isabel's soul to heaven instead.
- Lucifer grants Constantine's wish, but also heals his cancer and wounds to keep him alive longer.
- Constantine changes his attitude and becomes a genuine hero.
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