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Moriarty Has Seen THE CONSTANT GARDENER!!

FIrst Rate Review by Flummage	Aug 31st, 2005 05:46:25 AM
How could anyone read that review and not want to see this film? I'm hope this is as good as u say mori, ive been waitingg for weisz to really shine for a while, and fiennes deserves and attention he gets for his considerable acting chops. I'll be ther on opening weekend.
Meirelles by Dickie Greenleaf	Aug 31st, 2005 05:48:56 AM
Great review. The heat's been building on this one for a while now and I'm now more anxious than ever to see it. CITY OF GOD was indeed one of the best films of recent years and could well go on to be viewed as one of the finest debuts of all time - how the rest of Meirelles'career pans out will dictate the extent to which that theory is tested. This is an intriguing choice for a follow-up though. It was inevitable following the success of CITY OF GOD that he would be approached by the studios but this film represents a wise choice in terms of scope to continue working with similar thematic concerns that can be appreciated by a wider audience. I'd just like to suggest to Universal and Matt Damon that they make the greatest effort to lure Meirelles to direct the third and final chapter of the Jason Bourne trilogy. Whilst certainly more populist, Meirelles' shooting style would perfectly compliment the naturalistic approach deployed by Doug Liman and Paul Greengrass and further distinguish the series by bringing his own stamp to the material the way the other two directors were able to do so effectively. The virtually guaranteed commercial success of such a venture could also well give him the freedom to pursue any number of other projects down the line.
Typos by Flummage	Aug 31st, 2005 05:51:22 AM
I dont have any excuse for the amount of typos in my posts. The fact that I don't have any eyes, and only 2 fingers and a half a thumb to work with, is my fault and no one elses. Apologies. Ignore me and my typos and continue to lavish love apon this movie.
Not Gonna Happen by Flummage	Aug 31st, 2005 07:12:31 AM
Wowser, I wouldent have thought Ralph Fiennes would let Moriarty in his garden with those things on! No matter how willfull his intentions to constantly garden. Dang! They're called blades of grass for a reason damnit! If u tread in an open toed, pink fluffy slipper such as that, there's every chance u could slice a foot off. Why does nobody pracitse responsible foorware anymore? The worlds falling apart at the seams I tell u, FALLING APART AT THE SEAMS!
I love by Darth Kong	Aug 31st, 2005 08:43:13 AM
that Harry keeps all of the old articles online. Check this out...it's a list of articles that Harry was excited about in 98. Amazing what some of these projects turned out to be, and amazing to think of what (from these short little tidbits) they COULD have been. ------------------------------ ---- Killing Mrs. Tingle - By Kevin Williamson as director and writer. Filming to start this spring for a possible October through December release. Kingdom of the Sun - Disney does the Incan Empire. I wonder if they'll have talking mountains? King Kong - by Peter Jackson, Universal, you're a buncha cowards. This movie was suppose to go up against GODZILLA. It coulda been the coolest summer of all time, but yall didn't have the cajones for it. Now I have to wait longer. I'm angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. The Last 6,000,000 Seconds - by Anthony Peckham from book by John Burdett, a Fox film, Jan DeBont was involved. It was a real movie, not just another high concept, but a well written script. Wish it would get made. Coolest title in a long time. Lennon - that Boogie Nights directing dude does the Yoko and John thing. Rumors of Ralph Fiennes as Lennon.. those rumors should go away. Glen is currently making anguish noises. Sounds his dog made when he sp... Oh go read Harry's World. Les Mis
omg, what a great review. by CurryIce	Aug 31st, 2005 08:44:19 AM
After having read this one and Quint's i cannot wait to see it.
Darth Kong by Flummage	Aug 31st, 2005 09:25:27 AM
I read that whole damn post. Now i am unable to blink. Help me.
nice review mori by fried samurai	Aug 31st, 2005 09:31:52 AM
Gotta check this one out.City Of God was the best film I saw last year.I'm glad they kept the title of the book I dont understand why people keep complaining about it.I'm sure most would be happy with a generic title like Revenge,Vengeance or The Widower...peace
I have heard nothing but good things about this by WeedyMcSmokey	Aug 31st, 2005 09:44:04 AM
from a few sources - and Fiennes is an incredible actor. Definitely going to check this one out. The book is absolutely a cry against Western tyranny in Africa; especially by corporations running unchecked; but this seems like something else; something more.
Just wanted to say, Moriarty... by Eaglet1138	Aug 31st, 2005 09:58:46 AM
I read two paragraphs in, and you convinced me to see the movie the very second it hits theaters in Charlotte. Not even going to bother reading the rest of the review.
Sorry Flummage by Darth Kong	Aug 31st, 2005 10:50:46 AM
Things like this comment about WING COMMANDER crack me up, Wing Commander: The Movie - I've seen some of the work they are doing on this. It's pretty cool stuff. They are attempting some real zero g, ship stuff that rocks. We'll see.
Looking forward to seeing this. by Russman	Aug 31st, 2005 10:59:42 AM

Lol Foot, i want to see that trailer. by Flummage	Aug 31st, 2005 11:10:45 AM

Darth Kong by Flummage	Aug 31st, 2005 11:26:21 AM
No worries matey. It would be nice if u could have some spacing in the talkbacks at least u know? To have thing slike Paragraphs. I never thought in my life I would miss paragraphs. And i also didnt think it was possible to get indigestion form reading a long post, but i was wrong groands
Rachel Weisz? Shee-it, that's all you had to say... by Uncooked_Meat	Aug 31st, 2005 11:34:09 AM
I'll watch that girl put up wallpaper for two hours, I swear. As long as she occasionally speaks, because her voice is hot too.
The world has an extra degree of radiance with Rachel Weisz with by Flummage	Aug 31st, 2005 11:39:11 AM
Im english, and even I find her voice paralysingly sexy, it's as if I had never heard anything other than Valley speak my whole life. Then Rachel graces us with few beautiful notes of that voice, and I'm " The mother tongue! It's all so clear now! YES RACHE! YES MY SWEET!
Ok, so it's artsy fartsy, a spy flick, an action picture.... by Nerdgasm	Aug 31st, 2005 12:31:26 PM
Cause with all that going on, I'll be let down if I don't get to see boobs...oh yea, and dancing midgets too.
"Predator 3 - Robert Rodriguez wrote an allegedly kickass script by mrgreentheplant	Aug 31st, 2005 12:42:22 PM
?? fuck if this dont get made.
Boobs indeed by Mr Glass	Aug 31st, 2005 01:08:36 PM
and ass. The Weisz is gorgeous in this movie
this film is about African governments? bo-ring! wake me after by HypeEndsHere	Aug 31st, 2005 03:29:46 PM

City of God was fantastic until... by jimmy_009	Aug 31st, 2005 04:15:39 PM
It fell back on a Menace II Society type finale. The trailers for this one didn't do much for me, but after this review I might go see it. But what's with these...these irritating dramatic pauses? Moriarty, you're a good writer. Those pauses for dramatic effect are not good though.
Also, Rachel Weisz has never been in a good movie by jimmy_009	Aug 31st, 2005 04:17:02 PM
She's famous for being really hot. I'm glad she's finally done a good one, though.
CG by Mafu	Aug 31st, 2005 04:45:18 PM
Thanks for the review, Mori. I'm going to see it tonight.
See this movie... Now by myager	Aug 31st, 2005 06:58:31 PM
Just got back home from this film, and I have to say. If you're reading this, stop what you're doing and get to the theatre immediately. This film is an absolute sucker punch to the heart, which should come as no surprise to those of you who've seen City of God. Meirelles makes every frame sizzle in a way too few directors today are even willing to attempt. Weisz is a goddess, and has never been better. Fiennes also gives (arguably) his greatest performance to date. I won't rehash Moriarty's review, but this film is everything he said and then some. Best film of the year so far. God damn, can't wait to see it again. Are you still reading? Stop. See this now.
Been looking forward to this by YouInRawbIns?	Aug 31st, 2005 10:32:53 PM
Since Ebert and Roeper last Saturday. Also, Ebert's review went up, it says about the same thing but is 5 paragraphs long. I'm seeing this tomorrow night.
By 5 paragraphs long. . . by YouInRawbIns?	Aug 31st, 2005 10:40:59 PM
I mean shorter. Much, much shorter. And, like all his reviews, Ebert ends it with a nice, effective punch.
That's the worst fucking title I've ever heard! by rivercb	Sep 1st, 2005 12:15:57 AM
The film looks like it could be really good but that title is enough to keep any straight, or relatively straight, man from even considering it. That title has Gweneth Paltrow chick flick all over it
"made it threw"??? Hahahahahahaha. by Cameron1	Sep 1st, 2005 11:11:09 AM
You fucking dumbass. On many levels TNT.
Saw this last night... by slapshot	Sep 1st, 2005 11:40:58 AM
... sadly, seriously underwhelmed. The acting is great, the look of the film is what I expected from Merielles and Charlone, but it just didn't hold together for me. Worse, I kept having the nagging feeling that I'd seen this before. When the film gave me nothing to do by lapsing into German for a few minutes, I finally made the connection on my deja vu: it's "The Fugitive". Man's wife is murdered, he spends the rest of the narrative running from the bad guys and trying to uncover the truth of what happened to her... which leads directly to a conspiracy involving big pharmaceutical companies trying to ensure that their new drug makes billions. All it was missing was a big train wreck and a one-armed man. Apparently there really aren't any new ideas. (And on another note entirely, what's up with Pete Postelthwaite's character being gay? They make a big to-do about how it's illegal in that country and the black doctor had to hide his boyfriend, then there's Pete running around in broad daylight wearing an HRC cap. Wha?)
gotta be honest.... by therightclique	Sep 1st, 2005 01:35:10 PM
....it looks like a huge pile of crap with a really bad title and at least one bad actress.
Great film by Mafu	Sep 1st, 2005 06:31:15 PM
Anyone who liked "City of God" will probably love this film. The creative photography, the intense realism set in subtle details, the dirty on-site locations, the quietly emotional resonance packed into every shot, and, most notably, Meirelle's unconventional, outside-Hollywood approach to storytelling. "The Constant Gardener" is definitely the best I've seen this year.
Oh... by Mafu	Sep 1st, 2005 06:33:25 PM
... and I didn't like "The English Patient" at all.
How can you cite Ralph Fiennes best films and not include... by tmccray	Sep 2nd, 2005 12:38:29 AM
The English Patient?!?!?! It's his career defining role, as well as one of the best movies of all time. Remember, it won a best picture Oscar.
I know it's the name of the book but..... by Ziggyaaron	Sep 2nd, 2005 02:10:55 AM
Could there be a worse title for a "thriller/drama" movie? I want to see it but if I were Joe "ignorant" public, and I saw the name "The Constant Gardener" in the paper or even online, I'd avoid it like the plague. I'm sure that there was something in the terms of the contract that made the studio stay true to the name of the book, but that won't do it any favors. It could very well be the best movie of the year(for all I know), but that name will ensure nothing more than $10 million over the weekend and a total gross of $13 million from its release to Monday. What a shame. Looks like a good movie.
What an incredible, powerhouse of a movie... by iamnicksaicnsn	Sep 2nd, 2005 02:12:07 AM
just saw it tonight, didn't really read Moriarty's review before seeing it so I wouldn't be too spoiled. Went in blind basically... and holy christ, what a powerhouse of a movie. It just, plays with your balls a little, before grabbing them and dragging you on a fucking journey. It's just so full, so beautiful. Like Moriarty, I don't want to give any plot twists away or anything, but this movie was incredible. Between this and the Hurricane news (and Bush's lack of reaction), it will totally drain you, if you're feeling anything from the news of dead babies and children and people, and starving human beings in our fucking country. At then end of the movie, as the "Directed by..." began to roll, everyone was completely, utterly silent, and no one moved for what seemed like three minutes, in what could be described as nothing less than shock and awe. This is what movies are supposed to be.
actually, I can't say that they're plot twists, by iamnicksaicnsn	Sep 2nd, 2005 02:24:33 AM
really just plot progressions. "Twists" makes it too Hollywood-y.
Don't listen to Mori's review by YouInRawbIns?	Sep 2nd, 2005 03:06:21 AM
Anyone who describes Cinematography as "nimble" has a pretty solid goddamn ego. Here's my review: Even if it doesn't appeal to you, go see it. It's phenomenal, and yes, the best movie of the year so far. Just not nimble.
Yeah, "Liberal Crap" by YouInRawbIns?	Sep 2nd, 2005 06:58:02 PM

Yeah "Liberal Crap" by YouInRawbIns?	Sep 2nd, 2005 07:00:28 PM
TNT, wanting to help people sure is a sickness. You sit on your nice computer in a world with money while orphans are born with AIDS. Go to hell you bullshit troll, you're the very definition of wasted space and a complete fucking failure as a person.
Weisz has indeed been in good movies. How about "The Shape of Th by Lenny Nero	Sep 4th, 2005 06:45:07 PM
Just throwing that out there.
Your Review by sactoda	Sep 4th, 2005 10:52:52 PM
What a beutifully written review. I have heard nothing but great things about this movie. So looking forward in seeing it. Donna A.
Great review by Darth Thoth	Sep 5th, 2005 01:16:58 PM
I checked this flick out last night and it is awesome. Meirelles is a star filmaker. This is one of those movies you want people to see because of its sheer excellence on so many levels. Great film.

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