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 Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:16 am Post subject: I Just Saw Blood Diamond. |
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Sometimes I wish our world lives in storybook land because this movie is a harsh look at reality... I was just a senior in HS when I read the first article about the civil war in Sierra Leone but I never thought it was a big deal until i saw this movie.....
I almost fought back tears... something about children getting shot by other children over materialistic treasures can run emotions through your body......
this movie is very good.... but its not for weak hearted...
BTW... Leo DIcaprio should win best actor for this movie. the dude has been phenomenal this year....
If not Leo, than
Djimoun should win best actor for this movie as well or best supporting actor |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:52 am Post subject: |
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I haven't seen it but I think DiCaprio is also a strong contender for best actor from his performance in "The Departed." It's one of the best movies I've seen in years. To be honest, it's even better than the original, "Infernal Affairs." DiCaprio has always been a top-notch actor. Probably the best, in terms of body of work, under 40 years old. The guy is like the Kobe Bryant of movies. I'm gonna see "The Blood Diamond" as well, hopefully sometime this week.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:19 am Post subject: |
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The diamond business is very very dirty business... (10 Reason Not To Accept a Diamond)
DeBeer's is ruthless cartel.
I'm looking forward to watching this movie. |
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I hope this movie doesn't disappoint me. I've been following the diamond business for many years, and what I really want to see is a broad indictment of the whole industry. I worry that the makers of this film wimped out and focused narrowly on one specific incident that consumers could shrug off as isolated. I also can't get out to movies too often due to the whole parental responsibility issue, so I may not be able to get around to this until it's on Netflix.
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Ive heard great reviews. Unfortunately I cant find myself to leaving my little one with grandma as I go off to catch a flick. I still feel the guilty thing.....
Im actually sitting with a couple of movie gift cards that Ill probably end up passing on. |
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| ShadyG wrote: | | I hope this movie doesn't disappoint me. I've been following the diamond business for many years, and what I really want to see is a broad indictment of the whole industry. I worry that the makers of this film wimped out and focused narrowly on one specific incident that consumers could shrug off as isolated. I also can't get out to movies too often due to the whole parental responsibility issue, so I may not be able to get around to this until it's on Netflix. |
It's a disgusting, despicable business... glad the story is being told. |
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finally got around to this one today.
just a great film. everyone should see it.
dicaprio is fantastic although i think his work in The Departed may be stronger. his accent is perfect. i always knew the diamond business was dirty but didn't know it was that bad. very well crafted film.
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| ocho wrote: | finally got around to this one today.
just a great film. everyone should see it.
dicaprio is fantastic although i think his work in The Departed may be stronger. his accent is perfect. i always knew the diamond business was dirty but didn't know it was that bad. very well crafted film. |
He was definitely better in The Departed but I think he's starting to show he's becoming a very good actor. I personally use to despise the guy but he won me over after watching The Departed. |
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| Freakout wrote: | | ocho wrote: | finally got around to this one today.
just a great film. everyone should see it.
dicaprio is fantastic although i think his work in The Departed may be stronger. his accent is perfect. i always knew the diamond business was dirty but didn't know it was that bad. very well crafted film. |
He was definitely better in The Departed but I think he's starting to show he's becoming a very good actor. I personally use to despise the guy but he won me over after watching The Departed. |
I've always been a fan of Leo and thought he was an underrated actor for the most part. Although I did end up disliking him during the Titanic craze though. But fortunately he was able to survive that and put out some good stuff. I hope to see this movie not sure if its worth going to the theater to see it. |
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