Ok I only skimmed your review (ill read it later), but I thought Tessa was an awful character (is this movie a true story, I think its based on a true story?). Anyways how anyone could marry her astounds me – I like women that are stong minded but she’s got balls that girl. Although I saw it a while ago and can’t remember it very well, I thought it repeated itself a bit, switching back and forth between flashbacks.
Personally speaking I generally like movies a bit simpler on the surface, a similar film would be Hotel Rwanda, which is simple elegant and powerful, while like you said The Constant Gardener is deep, educational and powerful.
I did like some parts of the film for example the movie did a good job of showing Ralph Fiennes’ character’s transformation from a weak timid man to a man with deeper inner strength. Id recommend watching it but you’ve got to be in the mood. 3 out of 5 for me
And just to compare…
Hotel Rwanda 4.5/5
Tom 18 June 2006, 02:17 AM
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I have a natural admiration for anyone with the conviction to go to Africa and try to help. If only I were not a selfish, comfortable bugger. So Tessa had me right there. She had a softer side. I liked how she was all embarrassed after her outburst. Ralph Fiennes’ development is definitely the cornerstone of the film, but I thought his love for Tessa, and insecurity, wouldn’t have worked without Tessa being such a strong and willful character.
For all my reviews I assume the viewer will be in the mood. Don’t watch films unless you’re in the mood! Haven’t caught Hotel Rwanda yet. I’ll get right on it.
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James Wong
16 June 2006, 03:40 AM
Ok I only skimmed your review (ill read it later), but I thought Tessa was an awful character (is this movie a true story, I think its based on a true story?). Anyways how anyone could marry her astounds me – I like women that are stong minded but she’s got balls that girl. Although I saw it a while ago and can’t remember it very well, I thought it repeated itself a bit, switching back and forth between flashbacks.
Personally speaking I generally like movies a bit simpler on the surface, a similar film would be Hotel Rwanda, which is simple elegant and powerful, while like you said The Constant Gardener is deep, educational and powerful.
I did like some parts of the film for example the movie did a good job of showing Ralph Fiennes’ character’s transformation from a weak timid man to a man with deeper inner strength. Id recommend watching it but you’ve got to be in the mood. 3 out of 5 for me
And just to compare…
Hotel Rwanda 4.5/5
Tom
18 June 2006, 02:17 AM
I have a natural admiration for anyone with the conviction to go to Africa and try to help. If only I were not a selfish, comfortable bugger. So Tessa had me right there. She had a softer side. I liked how she was all embarrassed after her outburst. Ralph Fiennes’ development is definitely the cornerstone of the film, but I thought his love for Tessa, and insecurity, wouldn’t have worked without Tessa being such a strong and willful character.
For all my reviews I assume the viewer will be in the mood. Don’t watch films unless you’re in the mood! Haven’t caught Hotel Rwanda yet. I’ll get right on it.
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