Rent The Constant Gardener (2005)
3.6 of 5 from 817 ratings
2h 3min
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- Synopsis:
- Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz give electrifying performances in this gripping suspense thriller. A diplomat on the hunt for his wife's murderer uncovers a treacherous conspiracy that will destroy millions of innocent people - unless he can reveal its sinister roots.
- Actors:
- Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Hubert Koundé, Daniele Harford, Packson Ngugi, Damaris Itenyo Agweyu, Bernard Otieno Oduor, Bill Nighy, Keith Pearson, John Sibi-Okumu, Donald Sumpter, Archie Panjabi, Nick Reding, Gerard McSorley, Juliet Aubrey, Jacqueline Maribe, Donald Apiyo, Pete Postlethwaite, Samuel Otage
- Directors:
- Fernando Meirelles
- Producers:
- Simon Channing Williams
- Writers:
- Jeffrey Caine, John le Carré
- Others:
- Stuart Wilson, Simon Channing-Williams, Claire Simpson, Alberto Iglesias, César Charlone, Joakim Sundstöm, Michael Prestwood Smith, Sven Taits
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Drama, Thrillers
- Collections:
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- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 19/09/2011
- Run Time:
- 128 minutes
- Languages:
- Brazilian Portuguese DTS 5.1, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Latin American Spanish DTS 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Brazilian, Castillian, English Hard of Hearing, Spanish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (6) of The Constant Gardener
definitely worth seeing - The Constant Gardener review by CP Customer
Fantastically vibrant cinematography. A dark story - but a good watch.
2 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
Beautiful cinematography - The Constant Gardener review by CP Customer
Spectacular to look at with breathtaking scenery on location in Africa. Justin (Fiennes) is a mild-mannered diplomat, whose character develops after the death of his wife. The impact Tessa (Weisz) has on him is huge and he discovers his social/moral conscience. Many flashbacks make an interesting story and ensure that Weisz's talents aren't wasted. I have to say that I enjoyed the book a lot more, but it is still a good film in its own right.
2 out of 4 members found this review helpful.
Compost this now! - The Constant Gardener review by BF
If they ever give out awards for how far from the hype a film can be, then at least The Constant Gardener would deserve the accolade. One of the most facile films in the last year, The Constant Gardener introduces one of the weakest conspiracy/love stories to the screen. It's the equivalent to Bourne Supremancy meets Mission Impossible III meets Love Actually and then they spend all evening dancing around their handbags. The pharmaceutical premise makes no sense (who would, in their right minds, use as a test case AIDS sufferers, since they would have a multitude of unrelated symptoms), the "love story" and the "did they/didn't they have an affair" are embarrassing (take the scene where Weisz is breastfeeding the newly born infant and the moronic manipulation of the audience is plain as the nose on Fiennes' face). This is a fundamental waste of time.
1 out of 4 members found this review helpful.