Warner Bros Pictures
2006 - Rated R - 2 hr 23 min
Director: Edward Zwick
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly
Watching this movie again was a real treat. It's one of those movies that simultaneously feels really long but not really that long at all, considering all that takes place. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance in this is one of my favorite's of his. And his South African accent doesn't really bother me that much, so cheers, Leo.
I don't know much about blood diamonds or illegal mining/trading in South Africa, but after watching this, it's hard not to wonder how true it is. And if so, do I have any diamonds that people were killed over? Hope not.
All in all, this is a really great movie... but one that you have to be in the mood to sit down and watch. It's not funny or witting, just very moving. The journey that Leonardo DiCaprio's character takes is impressive, the story of Djimon Hounson's family quite poignant. If you have the time to sit and think, and want to appreciate the little luxuries we have in this part of the world, take a peek at this one.
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