"In America, it's bling bling. But out here it's bling bang."
Today I let my girlfriend pick a movie and she picked one I haven't seen in a long long time and it was a good pick. Blood Diamond has two great leads in Hounsou and DiCaprio (minus the accent). They play off each other very well but Hounsou steals the show.
The story was something that I enjoyed too. Totally blanked on the child soldiers bit. It also has some very dark stuff happening. Loved the kids nicknames though!
Anyway all in all Blood Diamond is worth the watch and I think is a film where DiCaprio uses a gun the most. Wish he would do a straight up action movie soon.
Powerful movie indeed! The ending is very memorable.
A powerful eye-opener, showcasing the violent truth of child soldiers and beyond.
Good movie, the plot is very good and it is well told.
an excellent movie will forever remain in my heart
-"you'll never leave Africa" is such a great quote
Blood Diamond is an exceptional movie that offers a fascinating glimpse into a dark underworld of diamond smuggling and war crimes. The movie features an interesting plot that weaves together the stories of several characters caught up in the illegal diamond trade in Sierra Leone. The film doesn't shy away from depicting the brutal reality of this trade, exposing the terrible conditions in which people work and the violent conflicts that it fuels. What makes Blood Diamond stand out is its realism. The movie feels authentic, with a realistic portrayal of the setting and the people involved. The performances of the cast are all excellent, with Leonardo DiCaprio delivering a particularly powerful performance as a mercenary with a conscience. Blood Diamond is an excellent watch for anyone interested in films that tackle important issues with honesty and realism.
Lots of great moments, social issues in this movie, and very unexpected plot twists. Often I forgot I was in the room, it got my attention so much. The three main actors all do well in this too. So definitely worth it’s long running time
One of those beautiful movies where the final scene is different than what you expected, and that makes it even more beautiful. DiCaprio is such a master in changing is accent and forging is way of speaking, making his character unique. Loved it!
Nice movie with messages,great and intense directing.Dicaprio's perfomance was another masterclass.7.8/10
The torturous road of South African diamonds to the greedy fingers of an indifferent world makes this new Edward Zwick movie one of the most powerful Action/Adventure/Dramas to come out of Hollywood in a long time. The perfect balance between entertainment and a thoughtful social commentary helps the center of the story to have a real heart and a palpable respect for us, the audience.
From a time when they made good movies with a real story and action without the help of computers.
Too lengthy thriller about a diamond smuggler (Di Caprio) in Siera Leone. While the militant RUF rises to power (also because their child soldiers know no mercy) he has to find a way to smuggle a huge diamond out of the country. BTW: the movie is very brutal and depicts some inhumane behavior!
Shout by Ragnar LothbrokBlockedParent2023-12-11T15:53:25Z
This movie perfectly demonstrates how easy it is to brainwash kids, whether it's hating someone or how great to be a transgender. Whatever the agenda they have right now.
Leo is great as always, awesome accent. And the rest of the cast is good.