The Constant Gardener.

Made in 2005, it seems like only a year ago Ralph Fiennes stared in this film and made a really moving, emotive film about trialing drugs in Africa. Although this film could be considered to be a political film it is different to other films such as 12 years a slave or Mandela: A Long walk to Freedom. This isn't about the Apartheid or slavery, it is about big pharmaceutical companies test drugs in Africa because they think that people wont be missed in Africa.

Rachel Weisz is the figure of empowerment in this film. She is the woman that stands alone and attempts to stop what is happening. Tracing it all the way back to her own country she is killed for trying to blackmail them after realising that she has no other alternatives. There are not many people who realise the true meaning of- sometimes the only way to change something is to make a stand but Tessa was the character that showed how to really do that. Yes, she dies and so she is not in the entire movie in the same way that Ralph Fiennes is but even so, it is the character of Tessa who is driving Justin (Fiennes) to uncover the truth and to get the last laugh.

Ralph Fiennes once again plays the gentlemen but he ends up being more than that. The character of Justin is one that is always calm, devoted and loving but very much a diplomat. What I liked most about his character is that he never loses control and tries to become someone that he isn't. The devotion to his wife is shown in the end when he is also murdered in Africa. Instead of killing himself or running away he just makes sure that the truth is discovered and waits for death to arrive. The way in which his last few scenes are shot are the most powerful and moving scenes from the entire film and one of the best film portrayal of love that I have watched.

Supporting them are Pete Postlethwaite, Billy Nighy and Danny Huston (to name a few). Bill Nighy is typical himself in this film and doesn't have much of a part in it. Danny Huston is a tough character to crack and probably comes out the best in the film. The way that his character was written deserves credit as it is extremely clever writing. Pete Postlethwaite had a south african accent to be admired. For the most part the supporting characters feature very little in this film as the bulk of it is about Fiennes and Weisz. This film is one of the best love stories ever written. The strength, character and devotion of love have been written and performed in a way like no other and I personally feel that this film should have won every single award up for grabs- for performance, for supporting cast for writing, for filming- it was worth everything.