Blood Diamond (2006)
RELEASED: December 8, 2006 BOX-OFFICE: $57,377,916
QUICK THOUGHTS: I think I am alone in liking this movie as much as I do and one of the main reasons is DiCaprio and his South African accent. I don’t care how accurate it is (is it as way off as some people say?), but when he continues to use the phrase “Magic” when he finds something to his liking I think it adds so much to the character that I can’t help but love it. The first time I saw this movie I walked in in the middle of it and still was able to find just as much satisfaction in it as when I saw it again from the beginning.
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Body of Lies (2008)
RELEASED: October 10, 2008 BOX-OFFICE:
QUICK THOUGHTS: Body of Lies just opened to a rather weak box-office performance and a large smattering of bad reviews. It seems a lot of critics hammered the film because they felt it was unrealistic. Okay, it does seem a bit far-fetched, but as an action piece I thought it was quite good. Admittedly DiCaprio is a bit generic in it and doesn’t bring much to the role, but the role wasn’t one that demanded a whole lot either and I don’t think there was much more to be found.
So, where do you stand? Are you a fan of this three-time Oscar nominee (What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, The Aviator, Blood Diamond)? Do you have a favorite of his or are you on the other side of the fence? Weigh in with the poll and in the comments below.
