Set during the civil war that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone, Blood Diamond is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou). Both men are African, but their histories 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. 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.
Before reviewing this movie I feel that I should give any reader the same warning that the idiot gave WW and I throughout the entire movie . . . . it's very violent. Seriously though - they do not hold back at all. Connect the gruesome violence along with the fact that this stuff is absolutely happening and the movie really hits you pretty hard. Even with the graphic violence, this movie was completely phenomenal. The acting was great all around - especially Djimon Hounsou. He really doesn't get the respect he deserves. Leonardo DiCaprio continued to impress me as an actor (I was never a big fan of his until The Aviator). The pace and story barely let up and the few times that it slowed down a bit, it came roaring back in the blink of an eye.
I very strongly recommend this movie to everyone (I can still hear that annoying lady repeatedly saying how violent it is. Damn her!). This was a really great movie and should definitely garner some Oscar attention.
