Last Saturday Ray and I went to a fabulous dinner and then to see this movie with Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz. It's a good thriller directed by Fernando Meirelles (who previously made the gripping City of God) and adapted from a novel by John Le Carré.
Located in a remote area of Northern Kenya, the movie tells the story of a British diplomat, Justin Quayle, and his activist wife Tessa. Tessa is obsessed with improving the way of life of the African population and protect them from abuse, even if that means irking some pharmaceutical companies doing "business" there.
The parties due to lose from her actions don't sit idly by, and things go awfully awry. Justin, feeling guilty for not having supported his wife more in her struggle, starts getting involved himself, only to discover a web of lies and intrigue that goes beyond what anyone could imagine.
The acting is really good, from the whole cast, and Fiennes' performance is spectacular. Meirelles' direction is riveting and the cinematography captivating.
Grade: 8.5
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