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Fernando MeirellesArgumento:
Jeffrey CaineCâmara:
César CharloneMúsica:
Alberto IglesiasElenco:
Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Hubert Koundé, Danny Huston, Gerard McSorley, Pete Postlethwaite, Bill Nighy, Donald Sumpter, Nick Reding, Juliet Aubrey (mais)Streaming (2)
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When a British diplomat's wife -- a socially-conscious lawyer -- turns up dead in Kenya, he sets out to find the truth surrounding her murder. In the process, he finds out that his wife had been compiling data against a multinational drug company that uses helpless Africans as guinea pigs to test a tuberculosis remedy with unfortunately fatal side effects. Therefore, those who may have had the most reason to silence her are closer to home than he ever imagined. (texto oficial do distribuidor)
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I didn't know what to expect from The Constant Gardener, and to be honest, I couldn't figure it out even after the opening thirty minutes, when I felt a bit out of place in the merry-go-round of time blending and almost authentic African passages. But then Meirelles quickly hints at the direction he wants to take, letting the story flow more smoothly, and in the last act he sets up for one of the most impressive human dramas in a long time. On the one hand, a look at a current problem, a portrayal of African misery and the dirtiness of our society, and on the other hand, the love of two people whose steps have led them to a position where they automatically become inconvenient in the eyes of a higher power. And all that is combined so perfectly, with great feeling and, above all, thought, that despite the duller start I was not only absolutely satisfied, but maybe even a little touched. Rachel Weisz is really excellent, maybe one of the best actresses of today, but in my eyes she’s a bit overshadowed by Ralph Fiennes, who again pulls the whole film solely on his shoulders, and at least an Oscar nomination would have been appropriate. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is not indifferent to the current African situation.
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Um drama muito sério e seriamente bom, depois do qual não me surpreenderia se a ameaça atualmente proclamada de uma pandemia de gripe aviária fosse apenas uma falsa bomba dos média, conduzindo as empresas farmacêuticas a cobrar o dinheiro das compras de vacinas preventivas. O filme é, ao mesmo tempo, uma crítica à comercialização da nossa sociedade e uma triste história de amor de duas boas pessoas que a enfrentaram. Os dois planos misturam-se num longo e inicialmente bastante frio drama, que, no entanto, gradualmente faz o sangue correr nas suas veias e culmina numa bela conclusão. Grande câmara «trémula» de Greengrass, mais filtros propositadamente eficazes (Londres fria e sombria / África vermelha e amarela cheia de sol). Atuações fantásticas de Rachel Weisz e Ralph Fiennes. Um filme que não precisa de comover até às lágrimas para ser bonito.
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Of the many recent political dramas commenting on contemporary problems of civilization, this film is one of the best, along with Syriana. This one deals with the problems of today's Africa, with the growing influence of multinational pharmaceutical companies and the harmful interference by corrupt officials and governments in the work of NGOs. Unlike the somewhat aloof and cold Syriana, however, Meirelles's film is told more clearly (without a barrage of names) and, thanks to the big theme of love beyond the grave, is more emotional, including an impressive ending that lifted the final impression to the absolute. I didn't think Rachel Weisz's performance was Oscar-worthy, but I kept the scenes with her in front of my eyes even after the film was over. Maybe I’m in love? :)
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An incredibly shot thriller that intelligently grafts an uncompromising indictment of big pharmaceutical companies making millions off of disease-ridden Africa in a basic conspiracy shell. Director Meirelles manages to bring this optic of social issues into focus in such a way that even viewers least familiar with the topic will feel that they just untied the Gordian Knot, and the intelligence officer does not have to have a heart attack even with the (inevitable) simplification of the whole intricate machination. It’s a perfectly balanced blend of compelling content, well-managed form (authentic handheld camerawork), and, as a bonus, the excellent acting tandem of Fiennes and Weisz. After Hotel Rwanda, the developed world received another unflattering postcard signed with "Africa."
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A socially critical drama set in the environment of Sub-Saharan Africa, where wealthy countries gladly export their waste and problems. I don't consider the film's motif as excessive, although it is necessary to emphasize that it is not always wise to put pharmaceutical companies in a difficult position. Researching new medicines is damn expensive and uncertain, so, for example, widely spread ideas that companies should distribute their products for free, would lead not so much to a decrease in profit (which the companies would ensure otherwise), but rather to a halt in the development of new medicines. As for bypassing strict security measures in research, patients themselves often have an interest in reducing waiting time and receiving timely help. While Ralph Fiennes is convincing in his role as an acting chameleon and it is truly a joy to watch him at times, Rachel Weisz reaches the limits of her acting abilities and the chemistry between the married couple does not work for me as it should. I also have a problem with the behavior of the film's characters, for example, the final act of resignation and passive waiting for execution somehow doesn't make sense. It's a decent film, but I never considered giving it four stars. In addition to the points mentioned above, the film deserves a more critical edit - at least 15 minutes could easily be sacrificed out of those 130 minutes. Overall impression: 60%.
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It lacks emotion, The Constant Garderner isn't completely heartfelt, and unfortunately, in such a tuned film, it’s a major flaw. The mystery of why Rachel Weisz received an Oscar is about as big a puzzle to me as a similar escapade in 1997 when Kim Basinger won a statue literally for nothing (maybe it's a new trend?). The handheld camera is not as sophisticated, and beneath several filtered shots, there is a relatively frequent slight hesitation and a search for the right style. The prosecution of pharmaceutical companies is now outrageously trendy, so it suited the creators perfectly. Yes, the theme is simply and powerfully executed, a few scenes are impressive, the braided chronology of the story is surprisingly not a hindrance, but the true heart is missing, and that is a significant reason for the average rating.
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A bit of a modern noir film. The man is placed in a role where he wants to solve the death of his wife; he wants to know what happened. The initial idyll turns into a pursuit of truth that may not be particularly kind. The film has interesting moments, and politics are included fairly tolerably, but I just didn't find the film enjoyable. It’s long and lacks tension.
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