Worth Watching But Too Political

Rating: 7/10 (5 July 2007)

An excellent storyline, but the political slant combined with 'Hollywoodism', keeps this movie from being a 10 star film. Hollywood should take notice that a longer run time doesn't mean a better film. This movie could have and should have been shortened. Even with the storyline and fast action scenes, the film still drags in places. DiCaprio and Hounsou are indeed the diamonds in this film. Brilliant talent shining brightly throughout the film is what will hold your interest. The accents were a bit difficult to follow in places, but not enough to cloud the understanding of the scenes. The storyline serves up political intrigue, brutal violence, child exploitation, shoot outs/explosions, car chases, greed, and even love. There are a few shots of breathtaking beautiful mountain scenery. Overall, a film worth watching, but it is a bit too long and a bit too political.