The Patient is Here.

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2016)

The English Patient (1996): Dir: Anthony Minghella / Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willen Dafoe, Kristen Scott Thomas, Naveen Andrews: Beautiful photography and tremendous production accompany a story of the hardship we often inflict upon ourselves just as the title character is guilty of his own consequential pain. Ralph Fiennes is the English patient and he is heavily sedated in makeup to portray his injury. He was involved in a plane crash and is now under the care of a nurse played by Juliette Binoche. Through flashbacks we witness his affair with Kirsten Scott Thomas and their travels through a windy desert. Spellbinding plot with crucial developments at each flashback, as well as a romance blossoming in the present time. Director Anthony Minghella gradually reveals new information while creating one of his best films. Fiennes is convicting as he reflects on decisions that are answered in tragedy. Binoche is full of life as she connects and finds love in a man leaving Fiennes only to envy. She is romanced by a bomb disposal officer played passionately by Naveen Andrews. Thomas symbolizes the dangers of lust while Willem Dafoe appears as a reflection of torture and pain. This is a great film full of expression and stunning production. Theme regards decision made and the consequences for making the wrong ones. Score: 10 / 10