Customer Reviews
Powerful film with a very realistic portrayal! - By: Aeneas, 22 Nov 2007 
This is a great movie with a sobering message. The showing in this movie of how Big Pharma uses poor African countries to test run their drugs before potentiallly releasing them into the West is alll to true. The headline in the news today was "Nigeria Takes On Pfizer over 'Killer Drug'" & is just one such example of how close to the truth the film is.
See this movie & be aware that the events portrayed are actuallly happening. To understand what kind of people would deliberately do such things, read the book "Political Ponerology" by Andrew Lobaczewski & the book by Robert Hare callled "Without conscience". It explains a lot that is worth knowing.
A John Le Carré's Adaptation - By: M. A. Ramos, 06 Oct 2007 
This movie is based on the novel of the same name. Though you will not find any scene that comes directly from the book, the movie is well done. The director takes a different point of view in showing us the story then the author did. I found it wonderfully entertaining. The movie takes its time working itself up to the thriller it is, but that is also how the author writes.
The acting is done well & I like the fact they shot the film on location. You can see the actual
locations described in the book. Definitly worth renting.
Excellent film, a real eye-opener! - By: M. Todd, 19 May 2006 I absolutely loved this film at the cinema & had to buy the dvd. This film is fantastic & should have stayed at the cinmeas a lot longer!
It follows the story of Justin who is trying to uncover the story behind his wife, tessa's death. He uncovers a story of corrupt pharmaceutical companies. While not a true story the author says that the real stories are far worse. It is essentiallly a love story & a mystery. It is set in Africa, England & parts of mainland Europe. It is not only about the death of Tessa but about the life she had before & her intense relationship with Justin.
I loved every second of the film & have also read the book. While there are differences between the two, the film is by no means disapointing. A gripping mystery & a must see film. With the Make Poverty History campaign last year, this should have been the perfect time to release the film. You must see this film! It is brilliant!
