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Quint stands in awe of THE CONSTANT GARDENER!

FIRST by dr_nerdikus	Aug 29th, 2005 02:04:49 AM
Holy crap I am first - now to read the review, hahahaha.
first biatches by SirBiatchReturns	Aug 29th, 2005 02:04:56 AM
again, that is all
noooo.... haha. i was too late. [game crash] by SirBiatchReturns	Aug 29th, 2005 02:05:36 AM

Until next time SirBiatch by dr_nerdikus	Aug 29th, 2005 02:08:55 AM
muahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha
SPOILER!! by docfalken	Aug 29th, 2005 02:12:19 AM
I thought it was kind of ridiculous when Fienes got all burnt and bandaged up. Did Weisz get left in a cave?
I'm looking foward to this. by The Founder	Aug 29th, 2005 02:12:49 AM

Anyone know how Rachel Wiesz's character buys the farm? by Rogue_Leader	Aug 29th, 2005 02:50:12 AM
Quint's comment on how her murder was so horrid and tragic got me intrigued.
... by Lazarus Long	Aug 29th, 2005 02:52:26 AM
Anyone want to actually talk about this film, instead of jockeying for position? It's usually a bad omen when a foreign language director ventures into the English language arena. For every 21 Grams you have a whole lotta misfires. It's clear that Meirelles is taking many of the skills and sensitivity he used on City of God to the other continent. While many are wary of this being another White Man in Dark Place story, I have faith because the director is familiar with the type of economic climate he's dealing with here. I haven't read LeCarre's novel, but this looks like the kind of political thriller that they had no problem making (or selling) back in the 70's. I don't know how this can make any money (even if it does get awards attention), but I don't see Meirelles having a problem making more films; he's that admired.
Ninth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by kilerb	Aug 29th, 2005 03:19:09 AM
Damn you guys are dorks. Some people strive to see a movie first, some people strive to ask a celebrity a question first, and some pathetic morons make it the bane of their existence to post on AICN first. Uh boy... What an honor! LOL
Delbrately Annoying Shallow Post by Flummage	Aug 29th, 2005 03:33:00 AM
Rachel Weisz, the english Carla Gugino?!? Discuss.
It's GARD-E-NER -- with an 'E' by Mr Stonky	Aug 29th, 2005 06:49:32 AM
Sheesh! 'E' is a very important letter. You'd soon get wound up if I wrote a about "The Forbidden Plant" or "Dawn of the Dad".
I can smell another 21 Grams by Monkey Butler	Aug 29th, 2005 07:03:30 AM
And it smells like a whole lot of hystrionics that ultimately mean nothing. And the time jumps don't bode too well either.
Good Review... by doglips	Aug 29th, 2005 07:16:20 AM
Really looking forward to seeing this now....
I don't think 21 Grams by Gheorghe Zamfir	Aug 29th, 2005 08:14:12 AM
at least I hope not, from what I've read the time jumps are more flashbacks than messing with continuity. 21 Grams was jumping around in its continuity. Which itself isn't terrible, movies get away with that all the time (Pulp Fiction, Memento, etc.), but 21 Grams was a mess, just randomly breaking up the story and by the end there seemed to be no purpose at all for doing it, just being unconventional for the sake of it really.
THE CONSTANT GARDNER Is Actually About That Time Mr. Green Jeans by ZombieSolutions	Aug 29th, 2005 08:17:07 AM
"No time to talk now, Captain Kangaroo! I have to keep gardening! Gardening! GARDENING!!!"
Exactly, Mr. Stonky by GrandMuffTarkin	Aug 29th, 2005 08:33:13 AM
I've seen "Gardener" misspelled each time a review pops up here. Now, I try not to be an annoying member of the spelling gestapo. I'll forgive "definately" and "your" for "you're", but for christ, it's the goddamn title of the movie.
cool by Gungan Slayer	Aug 29th, 2005 08:43:24 AM
been waiting for this flick for a good while now
God Forbid Somebody Make A Spelling Mistake On A Message Board by ZombieSolutions	Aug 29th, 2005 09:11:00 AM
oh the humanity. it's the end of the world as we know it. if you love your children, put them out their misery now. the future is nothing but typos and mushroom clouds.
How do you not mention that the director is the guy who did "Cit by Garbageman33	Aug 29th, 2005 10:51:15 AM
Best movie of the last five years. I'd watch whatever that guy did next.
Who comes up with these titles? by Orionsangels	Aug 29th, 2005 10:55:13 AM

Meirelles by Mafu	Aug 29th, 2005 11:48:35 AM
Thanks for the review, Quinty. The fact you dug the film makes me want to see it too. I bought "City of God" on DVD a year ago, and I've watched it about five times now, each time appreciating its artistry, character development, and sense of gritty realism; each time the film ends, I find myself amazed and a bit stunned by the filmmaking feat Fernando Meirelles and co-director Katia Lund pulled off. Months ago I was glad to hear Meirelles had been given the reins of a bigger-budget project, and based on reviews I've read, I can't wait to see "The Constant Gardener." Bravo, Fernando.
"How do you not mention that the director is the guy who did "Ci by freak2thec0re	Aug 29th, 2005 12:20:33 PM
because if you didn't know he did City of God, you should probably be over at movies.mtv.com instead of here
Hey, movies.mtv.com had an interview with Park Chan-Wook, so pis by Garbageman33	Aug 29th, 2005 12:32:58 PM

Dawn of the Dad by Kentucky Colonel	Aug 29th, 2005 12:50:01 PM
I'd pay to see that one.
Yeah looking forward to this one. by CurryIce	Aug 29th, 2005 01:15:51 PM
City of God was amazing. One of the few movies in past years where i had absolutely no clue, no expectations only a few things i heard before i've seen it and when i saw it i was blown away.
Ralph Fiennes is a very interesting actor --- this film has good by Spacesheik	Aug 29th, 2005 01:20:12 PM
look forward to it
anchorite, the poster meant "the bean of their existence" by eraser_x	Aug 29th, 2005 02:09:01 PM
thus, we see that misplaced e's are just as bad as missing e's for comprehensibility. beans are tasty. especially oto beans from the gardn.
I think I'll wait for a real review before I make a decision by 3 Bag Enema	Aug 29th, 2005 02:32:39 PM
Ralph Feinnes is hit or miss. Spider? Yeah! The English Patient? Get back, fucker.
Voldemort...Fuck yeah. by cyanide christ	Aug 29th, 2005 02:44:49 PM

Been looking forward to it by YouInRawbIns?	Aug 29th, 2005 02:48:17 PM
Especially since Ebert's review. The best thing about Quint's review here is that he's stolen Moriarty's thunder. Now Mori's review is going to be lame in comparison. Bravo, Quint, thanks for teaching Mori a lesson about making us wait for reviews.
I've been looking forward to this movie as much.... by Ugee	Aug 29th, 2005 03:19:46 PM
Iv'e been looking forward to this movie as much as I've been waiting for Antonio Gates to get hurt.....
Rachel Weisz by Deandome	Aug 29th, 2005 04:42:51 PM
"Rachel Weisz, the english Carla Gugino?!? Discuss." Ummm...DID YOU SEE CARLA'S SWEET TITTIES & BOD IN SIN CITY??? I sure did...I had NO IDEA she was that smokin'!! That said, Rachel has a LOT to prove before making this comparison, and I can't wait for her to try!!!
Tits n Ass by Flummage	Aug 29th, 2005 07:10:34 PM
Reduce the fine establishment of aicn to just pure babe banter will you! How dare u! Lowly sexpest!!! wtf am I talking about I started it. Annnnnnnyways, i love em both dont get me wrong, i wasnt saying it as a competition, they just seem to have the same sort of aura to me. Sorta confident, smart, easy with themselves, likeable people/ honey-nippled sex angels. Have u seen Enemy At The Gates, the Russian sniper movie with Jude Law and Ed Harris? The one where she goes over to him, reaches into his bunk and starts frantically tryin to revive his obviously reluctant schtooper? Thats a memory i surely treasure. Amen. Anyway, as big eyed, sexy mouthed, heathen temptresses they surely are, they are both past their best, even though thier best is about 5.6 billion times above that of the average ladygirl. Can u imagine the pure unadulterated joy of being with Carla Guguino like she was in that spits into bucket Jon Bon Jovi, video? OH & btw, I could do with some pointers on how to sound a little more desperate, if thats possible. Thank You
Arfrica by Wookie_Weed	Aug 29th, 2005 09:00:55 PM
Hopefully this will give Africa the attention it deserves, and all those rich fucks in Hollywood -- directors, producers, actors, actresses, and everyone inbetween -- will shed a fake tear at the Academy Awards. I can't wait for their hypocrisy. http://www.one.org
This smells like "The English Patient" to me. by cookylamoo	Aug 29th, 2005 09:50:19 PM
And that ain't the smell of roses.
Sounds like English Patient to me too.. by Lazarus Long	Aug 29th, 2005 10:36:58 PM
Director with brilliant visual flair adapts difficult novel by acclaimed author, set in an interesting location blending love and politics. Doesn't condescend to its audience nor insult their intelligence, but challenges them to become interested in cultures outside the corner of the world they're living in. Utilizes great lead and supporting actors, including Ralph Fiennes. Yeah, it does sound familiar, and I'm there.
I liked The English Patient by Wookie_Weed	Aug 30th, 2005 12:31:41 AM
It's a pity Naveen Andrews is pretty much playing exactly the same character on Lost. And I don't care how good-looking she is, selfish bitches like Shannon don't change overnight. Matthew Fox should play Indiana Jones. What were we talking about again? Zzzzzz
And despite the advertising, they still manage to get the name w by Monkey Butler	Aug 30th, 2005 02:09:37 AM
And to the people whinging about the title - it's an adaptation of a novel. Blame Le Carre
Constant Gardener would be a good superhero by Cpt Kirks 2pay	Aug 30th, 2005 07:14:45 PM
Most dead pan, stupid But FUNNIEST post on here - EVEEEEERRR!!!!!!!! I laughed my head off over that. Damn I'm jealous I couldn't come up with that joke. Good on ya mate. Must remember, must use literal devices to create humour, must use literal devices to create humour. Might finally be a hit with chicks down my local nightclub. Even though at 32, I'm nearly half the age of chicks that I still am trying to shag.
Constant Gardener would be a good superhero by Cpt Kirks 2pay	Aug 30th, 2005 07:17:44 PM
Man, do you mind if I steal that joke and use it on people when it comes out. I mean, it's so hilarious. He's a Superhero - because he's like, constant. Such a claim to make, for such a undramatic word. I am being serious in this praise, not sarcastic by the way. Laughing as I read your post again. Wonder what other Superhero names we can come up with, over boring titles.....?
Ralp Fiennes = Lord Asriel by Wookie_Weed	Aug 31st, 2005 06:43:37 AM
He's perfect for the role. Give him a call, Phil. Oh yeah, Matthew Fox will make a great Indiana Jones. Oh yeah. I'll shut up now. The Constant Gardener was a mess of a book, so I hope they've cleaned it up into a decent movie. Sounds pretty positive so far.

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