~The Constant Gardener~

Great movie. I like Ralph Fiennes and now I see why Rachel Weisz won an Oscar. I loved Tessa. I liked this love story. So 2 very different people but united in love and not focused on changing one another. I like how Justin gave Tess room to be herself but guided and protected her when he could. I loved the line when she wanted to rescue, as was her nature, but he told her "No, I have to put you first."

I loved Tessa's role in this movie. Her passion, her call, her drive, her following which ultimately leads to her death. What a beautiful reminder to die to ourselves daily and pursue the call of Christ passionately. The political undertones in this movie slap you in the face. This movie has birthed a desire to look deeper into the issue that was proposed in this movie. Is this really happening? I don't know but I hate to say I wouldn't be surprised.

Check it out and let me know what you think. I have several more movies to go. It's that time of year for me, get in all the 2005 Oscar movies I missed! Saw In Her Shoes, too. Not an Oscar winner but a good movie about families reconciling and the bond of sisterhood.