I saw The Constant gardener the second time this past tuesday, and I had lots to say.
The good:
The scenic shots of kenya, Nairobi, Kibera are real, gripping, and beautiful at the same time. The manner in which the central themes of this flick are presented is very provocative, if you take the time to think about them beyond the obvious web of conspiracy theories spun by the script.
Dont want to say too much lest i spoil it for those who havent seen it.
The bad:
It wasnt your everyday edge-of-your-seat action-packed nail-biter, i felt the build to the climax was painfully slow, even though the use of flashbacks was nicely done. It had the potential to be so much MORE thrilling.
The ugly:
I knew examples of what the film was trying to explore existed, but i didnt think i'd find them this soon.. Vioxx, produced by Merck, one of the worlds largest pharmacutical firms, is a living case of what is so wrong with a capitalist healthcare system.
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