Impressive movie with outstanding performances by Djimon Hounsou and Leonardo Dicaprio

Rating: 8/10 (24 June 2007)

Edward Zwick again has made a movie that moved me! I knew something about the political situation in Sierra Leone! But I never realized that it was this bad! These child soldiers get brainwashed and turned into ruthless killers! The scene between Djimon Hounsou and his son really got to me! There are a lot of events happening that try to give some insight of what it all is about! True or not they sure made an impact on me! And at least it gives some awareness! Besides all this we are given two outstanding performances by Djimon Hounsou and Leonardo Dicaprio! Leo did a better job here than he did in "The departed"! And Djimon Hounsou always has been a wonderful actor who always manages to get to me on an emotional level! He is very intense! Overall the movie is thrilling and exciting! For people who don't like political stuff and drama,there is more than enough action to satisfy your needs!