Wow. It's all I can say. It's been a long time since I saw a trully great, commited film like this one. The plot convines love, drama, political and social issues and mystery, everything that a film needs to be considered good. It's a moving, complex storyline that catches the spectator since the very first scene... or even since the opening credits by seeing so many famous names. In the end I found myself crying, but I didn't know if it was because of the tragic love story or the cruel reality of the African population and how the rest of the world takes advantade of it. That's what made me say 'wow'. I'm completely amazed and I found a whole new meaning in cinema.
On the other hand, the flawless performances were indespensable for the final achievement, the one that made me cry. If Ralph Fiennes is flawless then Rachel Weisz is beyond words. And the two of them convined... well, I guess that leaves me speechless. Dear God! I also found a whole knew meaning in acting, to tell the truth. Rachel Weisz plays Tessa with such core, such heart, such emotion and such determination, she disappeared completely in the role, she became possessed by Tessa's cause. Ralph Fiennes shows great emotion as well, and delivers a trully great performance, but it's undoubtly Weisz who shines in this film.
Technically, The Constant Gardener is excellence. Beautiful to watch, despite the sadness of the images of African villages. The director catched the beauty of Weisz in an espectacular way, with close ups and several other shots. The scenes when Justin sort of imagines Tessa being alive beside him are not only heartbreaking but incredibly beautifully achieved. The music is just boundlessly moving and it's almost imperceptible.
The Constant Gardener is perfect in every level and in every aspect of the word. Eleven out of ten!
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