Blood Diamond exceeds expectations

Rating: 10/10 (2 December 2006)

Tonight I saw a sneak peak of the movie "Blood Diamond," and I entered the theater with low expectations. Previews for the movie came off as weak and melodramatic, yet I had the slight hope that Leo would continue his superior acting streak from "the Aviator," and "the Departed." My preconception was both right and wrong. I was right about Leo, he was phenomenal. I would not be surprised if he were nominated for Best Actor this winter. His South African smuggler character is believable, as well as charismatic and driven. I was truly wrong about the movie itself however. "Blood Diamond" is a great movie. It is powerful in it's portrayal of civil war torn Sierra Leone, yet an incredibly fun and entertaining movie from beginning to end. Gritty action mixed with a spanning story of a brutal struggle for diamonds, family, and greed. The fact that actual events were not too dissimilar from the bloodshed in the movie are what makes this movie really touch a viewer. SEE THIS MOVIE. Trust me.