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Blood Diamond

R

Released Dec 8, 2006

2 hr. 18 min.

Adventure

Drama

List

63%

219 Reviews

Tomatometer

90%

250,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

As civil war rages through 1990s Sierra Leone, two men, a white South African mercenary (Leonardo DiCaprio) and a black Mende fisherman (Djimon Hounsou), become joined in a common quest to recover a rare gem that has the power to transform their lives. With the help of an American journalist (Jennifer Connelly), the men embark on a hazardous trek through rebel territory to achieve their goal.

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Critics Consensus

Blood Diamond overcomes poor storytelling with its biting commentary and fine performances.

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Thea K

freakin amazing acting from everyone involved.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Gareth v

A frustrating movie that tries to convey an important social message wrapped up as a popcorn Hollywood blockbuster.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/26/24

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Satin B

💩 the first time; 💩 the second time.... 🥱😴🙄🖕

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

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KauÃ£ M

A film charged with the extremely excellent quality of acting and charisma of Leonardo DiCaprio, but it does not reach perfection as it fails to combine the real facts in the plot, which were supposed to have more weight but end up being left aside for a common film plot.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/24

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David W

Blood Diamond approaches an important and sensitive topic with the full force of Hollywood excess that ignores quality storytelling and character development for the glorification of violence. With two leads providing strong performances, the faults in this film mostly come from its writing and directing. I would only watch this again if there were nothing better to choose from.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Max W

The portrayal of the Sierra Leonean civil war is exceptionally realistic. The performances of Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou are incredibly moving. While the pacing at the beginning of the story may be somewhat slow to heat up, once you immerse yourself in this world of hardship, you will be deeply touched by the message the film attempts to convey by the end.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/01/23

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Edward Zwick

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Danny Archer

Jennifer Connelly

Maddy Bowen

Djimon Hounsou

Solomon Vandy

David Harewood

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David Edelstein

New York Magazine/Vulture

Both excitingly well made and dispiritingly formulaic.

Jun 29, 2007

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Brian Tallerico

UGO

It's a film about exploitation that sometimes feels like it IS exploitation and is only going to leave you frustrated.

Mar 24, 2007

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Mark Holcomb

Time Out

Blood Diamond has all the cinematic punch of a lengthy Nation article.

Rated: 2/6

Feb 3, 2007

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Each of the lead actors does good work here - although Jennifer Connolly's war correspondent must to have an unseen hairdresser traveling with he r- but in regard to the social and political content, Zwick seems to have bitten off more than he could chew.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Though exhibiting plenty of potential with its production value, the film ultimately suffers from a lack of focus and indecisive direction.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 15, 2020

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

Besides an inadequate love machine, the movie's also missing a proper villain.

May 20, 2020

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Synopsis

As civil war rages through 1990s Sierra Leone, two men, a white South African mercenary (Leonardo DiCaprio) and a black Mende fisherman (Djimon Hounsou), become joined in a common quest to recover a rare gem that has the power to transform their lives. With the help of an American journalist (Jennifer Connelly), the men embark on a hazardous trek through rebel territory to achieve their goal.

Director: Edward Zwick
Executive Producer: Ben Waisbren
Screenwriter: Charles Leavitt, Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick, C. Gaby Mitchell
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Virtual Studios, Warner Bros., Bedford Falls Productions, Spring Creek Productions
Rating: R (Strong Violence|Language)
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $57.4M
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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