Gritty Truth Yet Remarkable Film

Rating: 10/10 (8 June 2011)

I've watched this movie at least a hundred times. It is one of my all time favorites and no matter how many times I watch it the dialog between the characters effect me emotionally.
Its hard to see children with guns or witnessing families being torn apart. Its hard to see the battered up villages when I know that I am sitting comfortably on the couch with pop corn and a blanket.
The scenes in this movie show the gritty truth in life. I am fortunate enough to be born in a country where there is freedom and opportunities of fortune. What about those who are not? How do they overcome such obstacles? Where is the fairness in societies? These are some of the reasons why "Blood Diamond" is such a great movie. It demonstrates that there are still pockets of goodness and obstacles can be overcome.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou have some breath taking moments. My favorite scene is when Solomon has a monologue moment with his son Dia. It is so powerful.
Charles Leavitt, thank you for writing such a masterful piece. To the producers (Kevin De La Noy, Len Amato and others)...thank you for being so inspiring.
-Denise Glass