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Plot of Blood Diamond
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 Set against the backdrop of
the chaos and civil war that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone, Blood Diamond
is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a South African
mercenary, and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman. Both
men are African, but their histories and their circumstances are as
different as any can be—until their fates become joined in a common
quest to recover a rare pink diamond that can transform their lives.
While in prison for smuggling, Archer learns that Solomon—who was taken
from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields—has found and
hidden the extraordinary rough stone. With the help of Maddy Bowen
(Jennifer Connelly), an American journalist whose idealism is tempered
by a deepening connection with Archer, the two men embark on a trek
through rebel territory. More than a search for a valuable diamond, the
journey could save Solomon's family and give Archer the second chance he
thought he would never have.
Directed by Edward Zwick,
the action drama Blood Diamond stars Academy Award nominee Leonardo
DiCaprio (The Aviator), Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly (A
Beautiful Mind) and Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou (In America).
The screenplay was written by Charles Leavitt (The Mighty), from a story
by Leavitt and C. Gaby Mitchell.
Blood Diamond is produced by Paula Weinstein (Monster-In-Law), Marshall
Herskovitz, Edward Zwick, Graham King (The Aviator) and Gillian Gorfil
(Dangerous Ground). The executive producers are Len Amato (Iron Jawed
Angels) and Benjamin Waisbren (V for Vendetta), with Kevin De La Noy
(Ali) co-producing.
Collaborating with Zwick
behind the scenes were director of photography Eduardo Serra
(Unbreakable), production designer Dan Weil (Syriana), costume designer
Ngila Dickson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) and editor Steven
Rosenblum (The Last Samurai).
Blood Diamond was filmed on location in South Africa and Mozambique.
The film opens nationwide on December 8, 2006.
Warner Bros. Pictures
presents, in association with Virtual Studios, Blood Diamond, a Spring
Creek / Bedford Falls production, in association with Initial
Entertainment Group, released by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros.
Entertainment Company.
From the official Blood Diamond
website at:
http://blooddiamondmovie.warnerbros.com/
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Review of Blood Diamond
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Blood Diamond had five Academy Award nominations, although it should
have had more. The acting was phenomenal as well was the movie and
directing. It is not a movie I would have expected Leonardo
DiCaprio to be an and enjoy, but the actor surprised me with a
spectacular performance, only outshined by Djimon Hounsou (who should
have won an Oscar himself). Without rehashing the plot of the
movie, it was set in a small African nation and shows us how small
events may not be what they seem. This is a story of men, family
and relationships living in a larger environment of power, greed and
money.
The backdrop of the movie is just as
interesting as the story itself and in many ways are obviously
intertwined with each other. The film is appropriately names as
the price of a diamond is the blood of the people of this tiny country.
However, even during the most horrific of times, we see that family,
love and relationships are sometimes worth even more than the most
precious stone.
This is a movie I would definitely
recommend to anyone with a conscience or anyone that wants to watch a
good movie. The movie does have depth and a message, so those who
just want to "veg," may want to sit this one out for a later time.
For those who want to enjoy a great movie, this is the one for you.
The DVD also provides a second disk with
the movie overwritten with director Edward Zwick's commentary. After
watching the movie for the first time, this is a logical second step.
Zwick takes you through the movie from a directors point of view and
provides information on the story, the history and the actors as the
film progresses. It is the perfect companion to the actual movie.
It may not have won the Academy Award for best picture, but it is tops
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The Cast
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Director
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Writers
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Leonardo DiCaprio |
Danny Archer |
Edward Zwick
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Charles
Leavitt
C. Gaby Mitchell
Charles Leavitt (screenplay) |
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Djimon Hounsou |
Solomon Vandy |
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Jennifer Connelly |
Maddy Bowen |
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Rating
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Length
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Production Co.
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Year
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84 minutes |
Warner Bros. |
2006 |
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DJIMON HOUNSOU stars as Solomon
Vandy, JENNIFER CONNELLY stars as Maddy Bowen and LEONARDO DiCAPRIO
stars as Danny Archer in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Virtual Studios'
action drama "Blood Diamond," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures |
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO
stars as Danny Archer in Warner Bros. Pictures' and
Virtual Studios' action drama "Blood Diamond,"
distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
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LEONARDO DiCAPRIO stars as Danny
Archer and DJIMON HOUNSOU stars as Solomon Vandy in Warner Bros.
Pictures' and Virtual Studios' action drama "Blood Diamond," distributed
by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Photo by Jaap Buitendijk |
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO stars as Danny
Archer and DJIMON HOUNSOU stars as Solomon Vandy in Warner Bros.
Pictures' and Virtual Studios' action drama "Blood Diamond," distributed
by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Photo by Jaap Buitendijk |
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO stars as Danny
Archer in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Virtual Studios' action drama
"Blood Diamond," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Photo by Jaap Buitendijk |
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This review was written by Ian Ripley. Copyright
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