Average film

Rating: Null/10 (27 August 2009)

Blood Diamond shows us how it was like in Sierra Leone in the 90's, a country in Africa where blood is shed every single day over diamonds. It depicts the war between the government forces and the rebel forces,and the absolute chaos that reigned over the country at that time. Leonardo Dicaprio plays Archer, an ex-mercenary turned diamonds smuggler and Djimon Hounsou is Solomond Vandy, a fisherman who's village is invade by the rebels.They take Solomond to work in the mines, and they take his son to make him a child soldier.At some point Archer and Solomon fates become joined in a common quest to recover a pink diamond.Blood Diamond is a powerful movie and well-directed.Plus, an interesting performance by Leoanardo Dicaprio and an immense presence by Djimon Hounsou.Blood Diamond is a good movie; the reason why I only gave it a 7 its because it isn't really my kind of movie,however if you enjoy movies that depict a certain moment in history, or a certain conflict/war this is definitely a must see.Hopefully the film will also raise awareness to the overall situation in Africa.According to this movie although Sierra Leone is now at peace, there are still 200.000 child soldiers in Africa.
6.5/10