Blood Diamond

 (2006)

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User Reviews

Ive watched this one million times
Jan 22, 2009
jillmarie_04 - yahoo.com
I can't get enough of this movie. If I had the money to buy diamonds I'd probably take a second look to make sure they weren't conflict diamonds. Well done Leo you've captured my heart once again.... Full review
M13 Reviews
Jan 16, 2009
m13_trader - yahoo.com
My favorite film is this one right here. It is a disturbing and heartfelt look at the slavery and tragedies in Africa. The actors are splendid and deserves all the nominations it received. God used this film in a way to... Full review
A Somewhat Overrated Film...
Jan 06, 2009
dashrendaar - yahoo.com
The first half of this film is rather annoying. It's very slow, and it is quite disturbing. Although the second half of the film is pretty good to redeem it somewhat. The acting is good, probably it's strength. I've seen better;... Full review
Epic! outstanding!
Dec 28, 2008
esuns13 - yahoo.com
This movie was one of the best of the year. It is sad that it was overshadowed greatly by bigger films. The acting is perfect, leo gave one of his best performances(although when does he not give a good performance!) Dijmon... Full review
an Oscar-deserving flick......
Dec 27, 2008
rishu_6192 - yahoo.com
this movie, based on Sierra Leonne's Civil War of 1994, has been made perfectly, keeping in mind every minute details...the music score is excellent and DiCaprio's acting is beyond the best......overall, the movie deserves an Oscar for Best Actor in Lead... Full review
Blood
Dec 15, 2008
galaxy001 - yahoo.com
An excellent movie about the bloody diamond trade in Africa. Graphic display of the bloody massacres that goes on all the time in there. I am sure it is just a glimpse of the massive atrocities committed in the name of... Full review
Influential
Dec 07, 2008
joeylnk - yahoo.com
I agree with Richard Roeper's review from the standpoint that it combines a serious message with entertainment and finds a balance, the intensity is almost overwhelming thanks to camera placement, acting, and choreography, there are a few cliche moments but after... Full review
ACTION PACKED ALL THE WAY
Nov 14, 2008
arm238 - yahoo.com
An exciting film about the true story of a man who finds a big pink diamond and then tries to smuggle it out of Africa. He meets a mercenary played by Dicaprio whose help he needs in order to find his... Full review
blood diamond
Oct 22, 2008
saad20051989 - yahoo.com
as a movie talks about an international issue I think all the crew were so meticulous to deliver it specially Leo who brought to us his best performance in his career he gave his character everything to make clear to the... Full review
Leonardo does it again a wakeup call to us all.
Sep 16, 2008
jhaveymoviereviews - yahoo.com
This is an amazing movie and is a wakeup call for us all. It will make you think twice about buying a diamond. This is an amazing movie about Africa and the struggles that their are. Leonardo has a breathtaking performance... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Dec 19, 2008
Variety
You know, I save his emails because they're so wonderful to read," says composer James Newton Howard, who worked on "Blood Diamond" and "Defiance. The duo are reluctant to talk specifics about upcoming projects: Zwick is not sure which ones will come together first. ... Full Review
| Sep 18, 2007
associatedcontent.com
The story is beautiful and gritty at the same time....actors speaking in an accent other than their own are usually unconvincing.....I was actually impressed with his performance.....The movie's cinematography is gorgeous, capturing the beauty of the African landscape, and the horror of war.....It was believable and seemed heartfelt and honest..... ... Full Review
| Sep 18, 2007
associatedcontent.com
The story is beautiful and gritty at the same time....actors speaking in an accent other than their own are usually unconvincing.....I was actually impressed with his performance.....The movie's cinematography is gorgeous, capturing the beauty of the African landscape, and the horror of war.....It was believable and seemed heartfelt and honest..... ... Full Review
| Aug 29, 2007
Matchflick
I thought the movie was going to be dumb, boring and very unrealistic. Djimon Hounsou is an amazing actor. I have not seen Leonardo DiCaprio act this good since The Deoarted. I just watched this movie of On Demad, and it was really good. ... Full Review
| Aug 17, 2007
Matchflick
I thought the movie was going to be dumb, boring and very unrealistic. Blood Diamond alternates between superb action and heartwrenching drama in a way few movies could. I just watched this movie of On Demad, and it was really good. ... Full Review

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