Blood Diamond (Blu-ray) (2006)
Strong Themes and Violence
| Director: | Edward Zwick |
| Actors: | Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly, Djimon Hounsou, Stephen Collins, Michael Sheen |
Set against the backdrop of the chaos and civil war that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone, Blood Diamond is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a South African mercenary, and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman. Both men are African, but their histories and their circumstances are as different as any can be until their fates become joined in a common quest to recover a rare pink diamond that can transform their lives. While in prison for smuggling, Archer learns that Solomon who was taken from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields has found and hidden the extraordinary rough stone. With the help of Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly), an American journalist whose idealism is tempered by a deepening connection with Archer, the two men embark on a trek through rebel territory. More than a search for a valuable diamond, the journey could save Solomon's family and give Archer the second chance he thought he would never have.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 137mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
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Steve E
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A great movie.
All the actors do a brilliant job in this.
A touch of the real Africa.
Cameron
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Leo does a great job in this, really good movie. Definately a must see
Blair
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This is one of Leo's best. Man that accent is cool! A harrowing story about a world that still exists in such a beautiful country as Africa. Brilliant special effects and an incredible action movie! If you love action, you need to see this movie, you wont regret it. Oh watch out for the scene where Leo is talking with his diamond smuggling buddies. The dialog is amazing!
Steve L.
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I though Leonardo Dicaprio was a lame actor, In this however he actually managed to show real talent. Great movie, and this coupled with real world events shows the issues behind boy soldiers, and the diamond trade ( why do we pay so much for them!!)
Worth watching, interesting, compelling and good acting.
Robert I.
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The best movie I've seen in a long time. Thought-provoking, confronting, nicely acted and thoroughly entertaining.
Russ E.
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Loved it. Should be compulsory viewing for everyone.
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Lee M.
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Interesting and sometimes disturbing story of the greed and bloodshed that affects the African nations. Great performance by Leo. Ending is very hollywood and a little too "feel good".
Daniel C.
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Great movie with plenty of action. Great insight into what problems occur in African nations.