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The Personal and the Politicalnew

City of God director Fernando Meirelles makes his English-language debut with this bracing, heartbreaking conspiracy thriller set in AIDS-ravaged Kenya.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marrit Ingman  |  09-01-2005  |  Reviews

An Interview with Fernando Meirellesnew

Appropriate to the maker of a globe-trotting conspiracy thriller with a firm foot in the Third World, Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles was thoroughly international in his outlook while discussing The Constant Gardener during a recent visit to Seattle.
Seattle Weekly  |  Brian Miller  |  08-31-2005  |  Profiles & Interviews

Beyond Bordersnew

Globalization is the new villain in an effective international thriller.
Seattle Weekly  |  Brian Miller  |  08-31-2005  |  Reviews

A Long Trip to Nowherenew

The City of God director's latest is a sloppy, preachy -- though visually stunning -- disappointment.
Dig Boston  |  David Wildman  |  08-31-2005  |  Reviews

Film Digs Up Third World Corruptionnew

The Constant Gardener shows more concern over Africa's staggering health crisis than thrilling audiences with the derring-do of a James Bond or a Jason Bourne.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Curt Holman  |  08-25-2005  |  Reviews

Third Whirled

Despite noble intentions, The Constant Gardener eventually starts running in circles.
Salt Lake City Weekly  |  Scott Renshaw  |  08-23-2005  |  Reviews

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