Djimon Hounsou Deserves an Oscar!

Rating: 7/10 (5 December 2006)

I just viewed at the AFI Theatre in Silver Spring MD - Edward Zwick was there with Marshall Herskowitz to speak to the group seeing this screening in the historic theater. They were so passionate and articulate, and this movie really grasped many there in the heart.
I have to say that the consensus is - Leo DiCaprio is always darling, but really, did he get his accent from the Colin Farell's school of African accents? Jennifer Connelly wasn't even existing, however Djimon Hounsou's performance is the real reason to see this movie in the theater. He was outstanding, and his gripping, heart wrenching performance better get him an Oscar and many other nominations and most certainly Wins. The message delivered in this film is loud and clear. And I think a few women this holiday season will be asking for a stone other than a diamond after seeing Blood Diamond.