Like Ralph Fiennes.

Monroe 2021-11-18 08:01:29

The movie is sad. The protagonist was shot to death in the end, thinking that there would be an ending of "Destroying Violence and Peace" and "Promoting Justice". But the audience only saw the actor's boss leaving the funeral with a green face, behind which was the reporter who was chasing after him. What would happen in the end? Movies let us think for ourselves.

I like the beginning when Tessa asked Justin to take her to Africa. Justin said, in what capacity shall I take you there? We have just met and are not familiar with each other. Tessa said, I can be your maid, girlfriend or wife. Moreover, You can learn me. The two of you came and went, and suddenly decided to get married. Tessa's eyes were firm and warm. We looked at Justin's expression from behind Tessa. He was happy, shy, unbelievable, touched, gentle, and considerate. All kinds of "warm" expressions appeared on his face one by one, and I only felt a warm sun shining in front of his eyes. It is true that Ralph Fiennes has eyes that can melt metal.

After Tessa passed away, Justin has not been moved. He even thanked Sandy for not telling him the bad news, and comforted Sandy who was vomiting after seeing the dead body. Only at the funeral, he excitedly rejected the local people's kindness to strengthen Tessa's tomb.
I waited for the moment he collapsed "with sinister intentions". It wasn't until Justin returned to Tessa's home, remembering the first meeting between the two and seeing the deserted plants in the garden, that he finally shed tears of sorrow and howled in pain. Because he has no "home" anymore.

Rachel Weisz's performance was unexpectedly wonderful. Seeing her walking on the street, greet the local children loudly: How are you? I am fine. Thank you. The sentence is simple, full of emotions, and inspiring.
Later, I saw that she was receiving the "Oscar" with her pregnant belly. I wonder if she was really pregnant in the movie.

I like Ralph Fiennes very much. I am gentleman, elegant, shy and sexy. Choosing to watch this movie is also for him. This time I heard him speak German for the first time: Ich muss sie aber unbedingt heute sehen. Standard English speaking German is really different.

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  • Jerrod 2022-04-24 07:01:05

    One star for suffering Africa, one star for love that transcends life and death, one star for flawless performances, one star for stories full of meaning, and one star for breathtaking endings

  • Jasen 2022-04-24 07:01:05

    For a hopeless cynic who basically believes in power as right, this movie is nothing to watch. In fact, I don't like works like these that use the banner of political correctness to earn the tears and sympathy of the people. I don't know what Le Carre thinks, how dark, desperate and witty "Cold Wind Lone Spy" was back then...

The Constant Gardener quotes

  • Policeman No. 1: For a diplomat you're not a very good liar.

    Justin Quayle: Well, I haven't risen very high.

  • Birgit: [on drug trials] Put $50,000 in the right hands and you can test battery acid as skin lotion.