Thursday, February 23, 2006

The Constant Gardener

Hmmm, The Constant Gardener... this movie was wonderful, thought-provoking, complex, and visually stunning, and I would say one of the best movies I've seen in 2006, but I don't usually go for complicated, quiet "thrillers" that don't come together until the very end. It was painful, really, because the movie made me angsty. I was worried for the characters, and I wanted to know the outcome immediately. Also, when a movie confuses me long enough, I get a little turned off - like, Get on with it and tell me the truthful answers, so about an hour and forty-fvie minutes into it, The Constant Gardener started to really piss me off. I think The Constant Gardener will require a second viewing so that I completely understand it, and I'm not ashamed to admit that.
Rachel Weisz was magnificent, by the way - I get the "hype," and I totally think she's gonna win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Big step up from The Mummy 2, huh?

The Constant Gardener - B+

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I haven't seen this, now I'm interested!

Dustin Harder said...

huh....everyone I talked to HATED this movie. Obcviously not my cup of tea so I dont think I will be viewing it. I mean, just imagine how many times I would have to watch it to understand it.

Chargenda said...

this movie is so. f'ing. good.