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The Constant GardenerReview created: 06/21/08
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The edited version provided an intense, gripping story without the unnecessary foul language or sex scenes. Although, not a "true" story it presented quite accurately the unjust treatment of poor, disadvantaged people by the powerful and greedy people of this world. It was distressing to watch. However, it makes me more determined to help the 'poor' and wait on God to eliminate the selfish, money hungry corporations (wicked people) and provide lasting relief to survivors.
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Great Book Equals Great FilmReview created: 10/07/06
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The Constant Gardener is a movie based upon the novel written by a leading author of the suspense/espionage genre, John LeCarr. The main character is Justin Quayle, intensely portrayed by the fine actor, Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient). He's a British diplomat living in South Africa with his beautiful wife, Tessa. Tessa, the beloved and outspoken advocate of the rights of South Africa's pooor, exposes a scheme by a leading pharmaceutical company, and the end results are disastrous. Those involved in the turn of events are who you would least expect. Under these circumstances, it's difficult to determine who is a friend, and who is a foe. Justen, our hero is determined unearth the dangerous mysteries that sent his wife to the grave, and that threaten his own life as well.
To say more would reveal too much, and there's nothing I hate more than a spoiler!
Often I've been disappointed after reading a novel, and viewing the film version. Sometimes, for the sake of time and creative license, the movie lacks significant details that brought the novel and characters to life. If you enjoy fast paced action, mystery and intrigue, you will definitely enjoy this movie. As an extra bonus, nothing can top the beautiful cinematography - ranging from the grim realities of the impoverished shanty towns, to the soaring beauty of the African plains.
To say more would reveal too much, and there's nothing I hate more than a spoiler!
Often I've been disappointed after reading a novel, and viewing the film version. Sometimes, for the sake of time and creative license, the movie lacks significant details that brought the novel and characters to life. If you enjoy fast paced action, mystery and intrigue, you will definitely enjoy this movie. As an extra bonus, nothing can top the beautiful cinematography - ranging from the grim realities of the impoverished shanty towns, to the soaring beauty of the African plains.
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Constant Gardener reviewReview created: 07/04/06
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Was very happy with the service provided. It was fast and efficient. I had already seen the movie so I knew what I should be getting and was happy with the product. I was glad to see that it came in a box and not a plastic sleeve.
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The Passion Of The QuaylesReview created: 09/12/05
by: pmills1210-- a member of Epinions and Advisor in Movies
Pros:
Fiennes, Weisz, supporting cast, direction, screenplay, cinematography
Fiennes, Weisz, supporting cast, direction, screenplay, cinematography
Cons:
Money can cover the truth
Money can cover the truth
Tessa and Justin Quayle seem to live their lives in a very opposite fashion. Justin (Ralph Fiennes) is a British diplomat in Kenya who's busy with his plants when he's not busy with his work. Tessa (Rachel Weisz), Justin's wife, is a vocal and driven activist. In the movie "The Constant Gardner," Tessa and her traveling companion, a physician named Arnold Bluhm (Hubert Kounde) are killed in a vehicle accident on a remote Kenyan road. However, Justin gets information that their deaths may not have been an accident. In the wake of her death, authorities come to the house, seize her computer and.
Review ID: 10000000001849333
The Constant Gardender --- Based on the novel by John Le Carre'Review created: 09/04/05
by: three_ster-- a member of Epinions and Top Reviewer in Movies
Pros:
great acting, strong story
great acting, strong story
Cons:
very preachy at times
very preachy at times
The Constant Gardener is a film that would make Michael Bay proud if he ever sees it. Not because of explosions, but because of the jerky camera movements that are the basis of the story telling here. In order to keep the audience enthralled with the story unfolding, Director Fernando Meirelles uses many different camera techniques and classical music full of crescendos in order to keep the drama evident. The drama being the search by one man to find answers for a tragedy that has taken place in his life. The film reminded me a lot of Denzel Washington's revenge picture Man on Fire, but what..
Review ID: 10000000001849334
"Strange things grow under rocks, especially in Africa..."Review created: 06/01/06
by: captaind-- a member of Epinions and Top Reviewer in Movies
Pros:
Intelligent thriller, great cast and music, gripping finale
Intelligent thriller, great cast and music, gripping finale
Cons:
A_bit slow_to start with, stylistic filming takes a little getting used_to
A_bit slow_to start with, stylistic filming takes a little getting used_to
The Constant Gardener, based on the John Le Carre novel of the same name, is one of the most emotionally powerful films I ve ever seen. Well that s not quite true the last third of the film had me dumbstruck, the first third left me a little under-whelmed, while the middle third was an involving thriller. Let me explain The film opens with Justin Quayle hearing the news that his wife, Tessa, has been found murdered in northern Kenya. He works as a diplomat for the British Embassy, while Tess was a doctor. We then get the first of many flashbacks showing how the couple met. After this we are...
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The Constant Gardener (2005)Review created: 09/09/05
by: lemon_lime -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Fiennes, direction, Weisz, supporting cast, fantastic world music
Fiennes, direction, Weisz, supporting cast, fantastic world music
Cons:
Nothing worth mentioning, unless you're seeking mindless entertainment (because this ain't it).
Nothing worth mentioning, unless you're seeking mindless entertainment (because this ain't it).
Perhaps the only fault easily found with The Constant Gardener is its title. That such a dull and boring title should accompany such a breathtaking film is rather unfortunate, especially in a cinematic climate that increasingly judges a film's success by its box-office earnings. Surely its title won't get many people into the theatre (unless they recognize it as readers of the John Le Carre novel of the same name), and so it's ultimately up to critics and early viewers to spread the word of the film's greatness if it is to have any chance of success. So far, critics seem to be doing their...
Review ID: 10000000001849337
The Constant Gardener: Constantly un-absorbing.Review created: 10/13/05
by: Pavel21 -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Production values. Lead actors.
Production values. Lead actors.
Cons:
Lack of emotional connection.
Lack of emotional connection.
Based on the eponymous novel, The Constant Gardener is an anomaly among recent movies, a thriller that, for better and worse, primarily appeals to the intellect rather than emotions, which makes for an interesting but not absorbing film. The Constant Gardener follows Justin and Tessa Quayle (Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, both perfectly cast), a British couple working in Kenya, he as a botanically-inclined ambassador, she as an fiery activist. When she is killed (not much of a spoiler, that happens almost immediately), Justin spends the rest of the film trying to determine exactly who his...
Review ID: 10000000000687105
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