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Genres:
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Drama /
Romance /
Thriller /
Music
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Director:
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Fernando Meirelles
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Actors:
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Rachel Weisz,
Donald Sumpter,
Hubert Koundé,
John Sibi-Okumu,
Daniele Harford,
Packson Ngugi,
Bernard Otieno Oduor,
Keith Pearson,
Ralph Fiennes,
Danny Huston,
Damaris Itenyo Agweyu,
Gerard McSorley,
Bill Nighy,
Archie Panjabi,
Nick Reding
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Duration:
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129 min.
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Rating:
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(7.6/10)157
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Plot Summary:
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British diplomat Justin Quayle meets the impulsive activist Tessa, marries her quickly at her behest and takes her on polite mission in Kenya. When Tessa is brutally murdered, Justin decides to enquire her death against the athletic care of his superiors to let go the matter modestly out. He discovers a substantial murder story involving the members of the British High Commission and the not-so-savory business practices of the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical activity. In the process of knowledge the secrets of his powerful enemies, Justin have to learn all of his chain's many secrets as we... ll.Read more Less
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Constant Gardener, The
Kenneth TuranJohn Le Carr?? has been a writer of literate thrillers almost as long as Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles has been alive. He is a master novelist of the traditional school, while Meirelles, witness his Oscar-nominated City of God, has a jumpy, edgy, ultramodern filmmaking style. Their methods shouldn't mix, but in The Constant Gardener, assisted by superior acting by Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz and an outstanding supporting cast, they've joined forces to create a film that grips us dramatically, intellectually and emotionally.
As it turns out, the novelist (whose work was translated to film by screenwriter Jeffrey Caine) and the director have several things in common, including powerful storytelling gifts and the will to make a difference in the ...
Another Master piece
This movie is absolutely amazing, it is simply an exercise in trying to open people's eyes.
Politics aside, this movie is gripping in all aspects. Ralph Fiennes is on the highest marks as Justin Quayle — he really makes you care about what his character is searching for. Rachel Weisz, though not given the biggest part, is great. The supporting cast, such as Bill Nighy, is also quite amazing. Not to mention how great the cinematography is.
The scenes in Kenya are amazing — the people, the life, and the natural beauty. The film is a full throttle thriller, but is also based in a very human story of how we need to realize some of the injustices that happen every day and do what we can to change it.
Being of Kenyan descent, the movie moved me to tears. The se...
Constant Gardener, The
Claudia PuigDon't be put off by the dull-sounding title: The Constant Gardener is a masterwork of suspense, romance and political intrigue.
Told in a non-linear style that requires close attention, the movie rewards viewers seeking a smart and complex love story with passion, betrayal, gorgeous cinematography, social commentary, stellar performances and clever wit. Based on a John Le Carr?? novel, it has an epic feel that could make it a best-picture-Oscar contender.
In his best performance since Schindler's List, Ralph Fiennes stars as Justin, a reserved British diplomat who is drawn to a passionate human rights activist, Tessa, played with brio by Rachel Weisz. They fall in love, marry and move to Kenya. Once there, the pregnant Tessa teams with a local do...
Constant Gardener, The
THE CONSTANT GARDENER is a masterwork of excitement, romance and political intrigue. It is a taut and gripping thriller that dazzles the eyes and engages the brains in a way that few late films have charge to approaching.
Constant Gardener, The
Meirelles emerges with story of the year's overpower and most exasperating movies. Prolonged after it's over, you allay touch its sting.
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