not bad

Rating: Null/10 (26 March 2014)

Two unlikely partners; one a diamond smuggler for life, the other a humble fisherman are on the run from rebel African forces and government troops as well. In their possession is a priceless stone, they both realize lives have been altered and ended for much less. This is the story of Blood Diamond, a tale in which strangers are forced to trust each other with their lives as they are pursued for what is rightfully theirs.
Blood Diamond, directed by Edward Zwick. tells the story of Archer, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Solomon, played by Djimon Hounsou. It was released in 2006, and I would rate it as an 8 of 10. Blood Diamond is, quite simply, the story of two men's journey because of a enormous diamond. Archer is a diamond smuggler, who specializes in buying diamonds from African rebel groups who illegally obtain these diamonds. Solomon is a fisher whose son is taken and forced into their military and who is forced to mine for diamonds, Solomon spends his time as a forced laborer. One day while mining, Solomon finds a diamond much larger than any seen before, with a pink tint. Realizing its worth, he steals it and tries to bury it. He is caught in the act by the main antagonist, but is able to get away while burying it safely. Archer finds out about the diamond, and convinces Solomon to bring him to it. The rest of the movie is their immersive, intense story with the diamond and the people they meet along their adventure. My favorite character in the movie was Solomon's son. He is abducted by the rebel group and forced to be a soldier, and kill. The change that he experiences over his time in the militia is astounding, it awes the viewer about how one can change so much in such a short time. This, more than any other aspect of the movie, made the story more worrying and real. All in All, I would heartily recommend this movie to any young adult and older. This movie highlights what happens and can happen in Africa. It is very emotional and thrilling, and does a very good job of connecting the viewer with the movie emotionally. The actors are very convincing and passionate, and it plays like a true story. This movie was one of my favorite movies, and I will likely view it again.