Review of The Constant Gardener (2005) by Tigranh. — 20 Mar 2006
A fragmented cinematic effort. At times a beautiful postcard of Africa, a love story that never emerges fully, a theme that never reaches a crescendo or a climax, and acting that is just above the average.
An excellent theme ruined by a bad script and not so great directing. Compared to Munich (which also carries an anthemic and current affairs theme) this is just a shadow of a movie. Ralph Fiennes is the only light in this wasted opportunity.
He carries the movie and all the actors around him. The fundamental problem is that this movie wanders off aimlessly or without any real destination. The pharmaceutical "villans" are not portrayed as they should have, the suffering of the African people without proper medication is not given as it should and there is no real momentum in this whole story.
I don't think Fernando Meirelles nor John Le Carré really worked together here. All in all a wonderful opportunity wasted.
This review of The Constant Gardener (2005) was written by Tigranh. on 20 Mar 2006.
The Constant Gardener has generally received very positive reviews.
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