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Finest showcase for Di Caprio's prodigious talent.

posted 8 years ago by Jacob_Dunstan_Autumn
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He has received plaudits for many a performance, but humbly, I declare Blood Diamond to be his finest hour. He convinced me beyond belief as an initially ruthlessly insouciant smuggler turned sympathetic man. It could've been implausible, but Leo's unwavering intensity had me enthralled for the flick's duration. Physically, the performance was impressive too - apparently he underwent some rigorous training to master some of what's required for firefights etc. His final moments before succumbing to his fate (after turning the diamond over to Vandy) moved me. I like how they didn't overplay the Leo/Connelly romance subplot too, it was more implicit which I appreciated. And what a powerful picture overall - I can honestly say I was enraptured by it.

"I never feel so much myself as when I'm in a hot bath"
- Sylvia Plath

[–] ganjagaminggg 8 years ago

Agreed, this is his best performance IMO.

[–] matt21-690-602571 8 years ago

Agreed. My favorite movie of his. Actually I just saw WofWS recently and loved that too. Cal Candie in Django might be my favorite character, but as a whole, Blood Diamond is superb. And most of credit belongs to LDC.
**Everyone else in the movie was great too.

[–] thenmadewild 8 years ago

It's always been my favorite movie of his. He finally has his Oscar now but I think he should've had it in 2006. Also as a straight woman, may I say I think he was by far the most attractive in this film over any other. This movie was his perfect sweet spot between earlier roles when he looked like a kid and the later ones where he's been looking a bit rough...