AltWeeklies Wire
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Third Whirled

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