The Constant Gardener
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Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 39 Critics What's this?

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 232 Ratings

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  • Starring: Danny Huston, Rachel Weisz, Ralph Fiennes
  • Summary: Adapted from the novel by John le Carre, this is a gripping romantic thriller that sweeps audiences along one man's emotional and global journey to uncover the truth behind a personal loss and a worldwide conspiracy. (Focus Features)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Robert K. Elder
    100
    A sweaty, vital masterpiece that's always one step ahead of its audience.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    80
    Serious, topical filmmaking of a very high order. It may not engage as immediately as a Bourne, but it sticks with you longer.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    His (Fernando Meirelles) impressionistic, guerilla style of filmmaking works surprisingly well in capturing the hypnotic urgency of le Carre's fiction. And his viewpoint is less British and more Third World.
  4. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Melissa Levine
    60
    Most of The Constant Gardener is made with good taste and with respect for its African subjects. But when Fiennes flees a Kenyan village as bandits begin their merciless attack, it's hard not to feel a little uneasy with the medium. We're meant to get a thrill out of the chase, but it's not thrilling. Sickening's more like it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 138
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 138
  3. Negative: 35 out of 138
  1. JoeC.
    10
    Great movie. Works as a thriller, romance and drama. Great performances by Fiennes and Weisz and Meirelles is proving himself as a master of filmmaking!… Expand
  2. JudithH.
    8
    A good, rather than a great film, but I'm surprised few people have mentioned the novel. There were some strange decisions made in the adaptation, such as NOT including Lara, the beautiful Russian scientist. And now I've typed that I can see why not - it sounds too James Bond.… Expand
  3. BJS.
    7
    Very thought provoking but a little slow. Iwould not mention it as an oscar.
  4. Trev29
    4
    For what is supposed to be a suspenseful mysterious type movie, it was anything but captivating. The directing style and the script made the entire movie seem like a boring blur. Rachel Weiz did quite an excellent job when she was on screen, but nothing about this movie would make me ever want to see it again.… Expand

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