Danny Archer seeks out local fisherman Solomon and beautiful reporter Maddy to find a diamond that can end political difficulties in Sierra Leone.

Rating: 9/10 (13 June 2016)

Leonardo DiCaprio's performance as Danny Archer was phenomenal. This is easily one of his best performances as he makes his character memorable and does a great job nailing the tough accent. Viewers can see how Archer is desperately trying to leave his old life behind while somehow always managing to find himself right in the middle of the action.
Jennifer Connelly also had a great performance as the lovable Maddy Bowen. She is sharp and quick witted as her character is an awe of how bad life is in Sierra Leone. Her acting in this movie rivals that of her Oscar winning performance in A Beautiful Mind.
Djimon Hounsou plays a native born fisherman, Solomon Vandy, perfectly. The audience really feels his sorrow when his son is taken from him be the rebels. Any parent would be distraught after their child was taken from them after being on the path to become something great.