Blood Diamond - your opinion

jetsetter · February 12th, 2007, 04:36 AM

I was able to watch Blood Diamond the other day and I have to say that it was quite the film. It had a very interesting story and was not short on dramatic action sequences. Leonardo DiCaprio performed very well as Danny Archer and Djimon Hounsou was impressive as always.

If you have not seen the movie I suggest you do, you will leave satisfied.

And for those who have not seen the movie, a short plot summary:

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Set against the backdrop of civil war and chaos in 1990's Sierra Leone, Blood Diamond is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio) - a South African mercenary - and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou) - a Mende fisherman. Both men are African, but their histories 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. While in prison for smuggling, Archer learns that Solomon - who was taken from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields - has found and hidden the extraordinary rough stone. With the help of Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly), an American journalist whose idealism is tempered by a deepening connection with Archer, the two men embark on a trek through rebel territory, a journey that could save Solomon's family and give Archer the second chance he thought he would never have.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450259/

So for those who have seen it, what are your opinions?

Scott · February 12th, 2007, 04:42 AM

I liked it very much, I just wish it could have had a happier ending for Archer! Someone told me that the world's leading diamond producer had to spend more than 15 million dollars to counteract the negative effect this movie generated for their sales figures.

Firecat · February 12th, 2007, 04:50 AM

I really want to see this. Personally, I can't imagine buying a diamond. Not just because of conflict diamonds, but also because De Beers are bastards.

awdrifter · February 12th, 2007, 04:59 AM

I watched it a few weeks ago, I thought it was a good movie. The story and action are pretty good.

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When I saw Archer got shot, I knew he's going to die. But in a way that's not bad, it makes the movie more memorable.

jetsetter · February 12th, 2007, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecat

I really want to see this. Personally, I can't imagine buying a diamond. Not just because of conflict diamonds, but also because De Beers are bastards.

The real crazy thing is that diamonds are really not all that rare.

Firecat · February 12th, 2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

The real crazy thing is that diamonds are really not all that rare.

I was watching the Jewelry network (don't ask, it was like 4am). Anyway, there were talking about all these other stones that were coming from Tanzania, Vietnam, and a bunch of other places....very rare and expensive. I really don't know anything about gemstones, just the colors. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I really have no point there, it was just interesting.

D-Fence · February 12th, 2007, 11:36 AM

A really good movie, quite realistic imho.

SL65 · February 12th, 2007, 12:48 PM

Great movie and I wasn't expecting that! AND it makes you think...

Red_Bull · February 13th, 2007, 09:42 AM

So I guess I'm one of the few who didn't actually like it that much then. It wasn't a bad movie, in fact it was good....not great. I kinda found it boring to be honest, the action sequences lacked flair and the woman was only there to push the political agenda of the movie.

DiCaprio was good, he's really coming along as an actor, especially following his impressive performance in The Departed, but I still can never forgive him for the cinematic shipwreck that was Titanic.

LeMans GTR · February 13th, 2007, 09:45 AM

Not to go off topic but did anybody notice how there was a 2006 jetta in one of the London scenes

Spazatao · February 16th, 2007, 12:30 AM

Spoiler!

I liked it pretty much. It was by far better than I expected... The acting was good, the action sequences are realistic AND there is very little of that awful hollywood formula of the main character being necesseraly attracted by a girl and getting to kiss/make love with her. It's ok in some movies but please, not with all of them!

Magnet · February 16th, 2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

The real crazy thing is that diamonds are really not all that rare.

Yeah, amazing how they have vaults of the stuff and release it in small doses to keep the price up.

Firecat · March 28th, 2007, 04:07 AM

Alright...so I finally watched this. Bloody amazing (no pun intended). It really kept my interest throughout.

JipJopJones · March 28th, 2007, 06:51 AM

one word... AMAZING.
That was truly an amazing movie, plus it really had an effect on me because last year my grade 10 planning class raised over $20 000 for people in Uganda effected by the LRA war. (not over diamonds but same basic concept with child soldiers and all) it's really horrible what happens over there, and to say this movie is based on fact is almost an understatment

Shawn · March 28th, 2007, 11:04 AM

Yeah I wish I could rip off a whole country and then have it named after me.

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Not just because of conflict diamonds, but also because De Beers are bastards.

Loomy · March 28th, 2007, 11:51 AM

This is easily one of my favourite movies the last few years. I've probably watched it 3-4 times the last couple of months.

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Scott Previously known as ssnapier Joined: May 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 03:03 PM Location: Fort Detrick, Maryland Posts: 1,331 Car: RS2'd 95 Audi S-6 '06 Jetta TDI Rep Power: 24	I liked it very much, I just wish it could have had a happier ending for Archer! Someone told me that the world's leading diamond producer had to spend more than 15 million dollars to counteract the negative effect this movie generated for their sales figures. __________________

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Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Posts: 3,598 Rep Power: 26	I really want to see this. Personally, I can't imagine buying a diamond. Not just because of conflict diamonds, but also because De Beers are bastards. __________________

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Red_Bull Joined: Jan 11th, 2007 Last Online: 03:43 PM Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 2,533 Car: Holden Commodore VS Rep Power: 37	So I guess I'm one of the few who didn't actually like it that much then. It wasn't a bad movie, in fact it was good....not great. I kinda found it boring to be honest, the action sequences lacked flair and the woman was only there to push the political agenda of the movie. DiCaprio was good, he's really coming along as an actor, especially following his impressive performance in The Departed, but I still can never forgive him for the cinematic shipwreck that was Titanic. __________________ Join the F1 social group here!

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LeMans GTR Previously Known As CSL Joined: Dec 20th, 2006 Last Online: 01:56 PM Location: Australia Posts: 1,823 Car: Aston Martin DB9 (In GT4!) Rep Power: 16	Not to go off topic but did anybody notice how there was a 2006 jetta in one of the London scenes __________________ Last edited by LeMans GTR; February 13th, 2007 at 10:26 AM..

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Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Posts: 3,598 Rep Power: 26	Alright...so I finally watched this. Bloody amazing (no pun intended). It really kept my interest throughout. __________________

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D-Fence Ibiza-Proll Joined: Apr 2nd, 2006 Last Online: 01:44 PM Location: Germany Age: 22 Posts: 2,303 Car: SEAT Ibiza LPG ;) Rep Power: 65	A really good movie, quite realistic imho.

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SL65 NOT the owner of this place! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 06:40 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,101 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 39	Great movie and I wasn't expecting that! AND it makes you think...

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Spazatao Joined: May 10th, 2006 Last Online: 02:23 PM Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Age: 21 Posts: 661 Car: Taxis Rep Power: 12	Spoiler! I liked it pretty much. It was by far better than I expected... The acting was good, the action sequences are realistic AND there is very little of that awful hollywood formula of the main character being necesseraly attracted by a girl and getting to kiss/make love with her. It's ok in some movies but please, not with all of them!

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JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: 05:19 AM Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 910 Car: Civic Si, Lada Niva Rep Power: 15	one word... AMAZING. That was truly an amazing movie, plus it really had an effect on me because last year my grade 10 planning class raised over $20 000 for people in Uganda effected by the LRA war. (not over diamonds but same basic concept with child soldiers and all) it's really horrible what happens over there, and to say this movie is based on fact is almost an understatment __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Car History: 1977 Lincoln Continental (sold) 1980 El Camino (sold, but missed ) 1998 Civic Si 1997 Lada Niva... project in the works

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Loomy Joined: Sep 21st, 2006 Last Online: November 18th, 2008 Location: Bergen, Norway Age: 23 Posts: 125 Rep Power: 0	This is easily one of my favourite movies the last few years. I've probably watched it 3-4 times the last couple of months. __________________ Come to Norway and see how the road network in your own country was 50 years ago - Uncyclopedia

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