Is the Constant Gardener worth a blind buy?
City of God was one of my favorite movies of all time. I am a little hesitant to buy the Constant Gardener because of the subject. Vitamins and Ralph Fiennes doesnt seem too sexy after a movie about brutal gangs in Brazil starring local kids. The reviews have been good but ive been burned before.
I love beautiful movies and COG, so Im wondering if it would be a good blind buy |
If you liked City Of God, then yes. The style is similar and Ralph Fiennes' performance is nothing short of brilliant.
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Originally Posted by DonnachaOne
If you liked City Of God, then yes. The style is similar and Ralph Fiennes' performance is nothing short of brilliant.
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Curious to check this one out as well. Is the liberalism really in-your-face or is that just touched upon?
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Originally Posted by Artman
Curious to check this one out as well. Is the liberalism really in-your-face or is that just touched upon?
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Originally Posted by Artman
Is the liberalism really in-your-face or is that just touched upon?
With this said, the film has very little in common with City of God. The director uses a completely different approach to build up his story and the deductive scheme which Feinnes follows is nothing short of brilliant. One of the best films to come out of Germany/England in the last 10 years. Ciao, Pro-B |
Came across as one of those "political thrillers" that adults, who are looking to kill two hours, can appreciate, a la "The Interpreter". Moderately paced, with a somewhat fulfilling payoff.
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Could not disagree more!! The only other film that impressed me as much as The Constant Gardener in terms of intelligent storytelling is probably M. Mann's The Insider.
Ciao, Pro-B |
Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
Could not disagree more!! The only other film that impressed me as much as The Constant Gardener in terms of intelligent storytelling is probably M. Mann's The Insider.
Ciao, Pro-B |
Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
Could not disagree more!! The only other film that impressed me as much as The Constant Gardener in terms of intelligent storytelling is probably M. Mann's The Insider.
Ciao, Pro-B |
Originally Posted by RonMexico
Wow thats high praise
Heavens, you're going to put in the DVD and expect a visit from God now. I hope we're not building up your expectations too much. |
Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
Could not disagree more!! The only other film that impressed me as much as The Constant Gardener in terms of intelligent storytelling is probably M. Mann's The Insider.
Ciao, Pro-B |
Originally Posted by DonnachaOne
... and deserved, too.
Heavens, you're going to put in the DVD and expect a visit from God now. I hope we're not building up your expectations too much. |
Was a very good movie and worth it. It was slow at some points, but it didn't make the film boring in any way.
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A very well mad movie, in all aspects. For reasons I have yet to pinpoint I just didn't enjoy it very much.
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I blind bought this and yes, I feel it was worth it. The acting is very good, as is the story. It is moderately paced, not slow imo and has some very intriguing scenes.
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this was such a fantastic, knock you on your ass movie that captivated me. Ralph was just so good. finishing what she couldn't...he showed such a palette of emotion right down to the dramatic end. he was utterly amazing!
Ralph should have been nominated, moreso than Rachel. |
Originally Posted by DoubleDownAgain
A very well mad movie, in all aspects. For reasons I have yet to pinpoint I just didn't enjoy it very much.
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I actually prefer this film to City of God, though of course, both are incredible. Constant Gardener is in my top 3 for 2005.
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This flick is a true one time watch. It's good ,but I can't see myself ever wanting to see it again..........
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Originally Posted by JaxComet
This flick is a true one time watch. It's good ,but I can't see myself ever wanting to see it again..........
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