Blood Diamond (2006)

Blood Diamond (2006)

Synopsis: A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond – Blood Diamond

Director: Edward Zwick

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly

Genre: Adventure | Drama | Thriller

Released: 2006

If you liked: Uncut Gems, The Irishman, The Martian

Maybe it was the talk of DiCaprio’s accent but Blood Diamond became one of those films that managed to skip me by but I’m wishing it hadn’t. Tension-filled and showcasing the diamond industries’ darker and more exploitative side, sure it’s a lot of parts that are difficult to watch, but Blood Diamond sometimes that’s what’s needed to raise awareness of an issue.

For me, the most difficult aspect was seeing the brainwashing of the children by the rebels, turning them into soldiers to help overthrow the governments, it’s a haunting thought that this continues to go on and watching the struggle a father (Hounsou) went through to rescue his son from these gangs is an emotional rollercoaster.

I’m not saying that Blood Diamond is a perfect film, there’s DiCaprio’s accent, I mean sure you get used to it but it does throw you, to begin with, it has more than its fair share of clichés and the decision to place 1999 seems a little unnecessary given that these issues still exist and the laws put in place to stop the blood diamond trade haven’t really stopped this from being a thing that happens.

IMDB

2000s Cinema, Adventure, ★★★★, Blood Diamond, Charity Shop, cinema, djimon hounsou, Drama, Edward Zwick, film review, Film Reviews, Jennifer Connelly, Leonardo DiCaprio, movie review, Thriller

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Angela Ricardo Bethea

Apr 25, 2020 at 2:32 pm

That sounds like an interesting movie to watch with the family. I bet my husband would love this this.

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Nilakshi

Apr 24, 2020 at 9:51 am

It sounds like a great movie. And the best part is that I have the time to watch it!

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At Lifestyle Crossroads

Apr 22, 2020 at 12:29 pm

I liked the movie, although I agree that seeing the brainwashing of the children by the rebels, turning them into soldiers is hard to watch!

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knycx

Apr 22, 2020 at 10:05 am

I am a Leo fan and I love this movie. Especially that the movie took place in Africa and we don’t get to see a lot of revealing some of the harsh situations there. Thanks for bringing this up and I will share with my friends – Knycx journeying

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Katrina kroeplin

Apr 22, 2020 at 4:37 am

I haven’t seen this yet. I’ll def have to g and check it out.

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ebonynrobinson

Apr 22, 2020 at 4:06 am

Thanks for another great movie review! This was on my watch list and I can’t wait to see this film!

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forkwardthinkingfoodinista

Apr 22, 2020 at 3:25 am

Love, love, love this film. I have this on dvd and it is one of my favs…’I am the cameraman’ Brilliant film, good cast and emotional x

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The JOYOUS Living | Influencer (@thejoyousliving)

Apr 21, 2020 at 11:22 pm

Good to know about the cliches. Sometimes that can be so annoying. But I remember friends being really affected by this movie and refusing to buy diamond engagement rings that year.

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Wendy Polisi

Apr 21, 2020 at 8:58 pm

This was a really great movie. Leonardo really did a great job as lead.

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Iamgeetha blog

Apr 21, 2020 at 4:55 pm

This is on my list to watch at stay at home.

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WritesandBlogs

Apr 21, 2020 at 4:50 pm

I have watched this movie. Its good and especially the act of Leonardo. He is super brilliant. Good you wrote a review.

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A Nation of Moms

Apr 21, 2020 at 3:14 pm

I don’t remember if I have seen this, but I don’t think I have. It sounds like a good movie. We are struggling trying to find things to watch and I will have to add this to my list.

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Ana Rose Alvaro

Apr 21, 2020 at 1:07 pm

I have never watched this yet. But, it seems an interesting movie to watch. I will check it again to see the whole movie.

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littlemisadvencha

Apr 21, 2020 at 12:23 pm

I love old movies! especially those starring Leonardo! I might add this to my movie list. Ill find time during weekends to watch this.

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Ann

Apr 21, 2020 at 5:49 am

A movie with Jennifer Connelly is always high up on my list if I get to choose, and if you enter a big name like Dicaprio as well… well, how can that be wrong?

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Jessica Collazo

Apr 21, 2020 at 3:30 am

That is one of my favorite movies of all time.

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valerie

Apr 21, 2020 at 2:36 am

I never watched this one because the subject matter seems so heavy, but now I’ll have to watch it just so I can hear Leonardo DiCaprio’s accent lol. Also, Jennifer Connelly is great in everything I’ve seen her in.

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Ben Butler

Apr 20, 2020 at 9:13 pm

Blood Diamond is an oldie but a goodie. It never gets old. I’ve seen it so many times, and it’s always just as good as the first time.

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Matt Taylor

Apr 20, 2020 at 7:29 pm

I watched this movie a long time ago. I remember thinking it was pretty cool.

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Christine Weis

Apr 20, 2020 at 6:49 pm

I am a fan of Leo DiCaprio so I will definitely check out this movie. Looks really good! Thanks for sharing!

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