I completely agree, he deserved many oscars for his films but has never had one! I just rented this on iTunes and I have to say its the best movie I've seen ever! He's an extraordinary actor, but he never gets any credit!
In complete love with this man! He is an amazing, amazing actor who is so underrated! There's been numerous times over the past couple of years that he should have won an oscar for his work, for example Revolutionary Road which i thought he was better than Kate Winslet (even though she was amazing too) i just think he deserves more credit because he is extremely talented! Hopefully his time will come soon! *fingers crossed* <3
@lilswimnchic13 I'm pretty sure it's "Thought I'd Never Call?" from the Blood Diamond soundtrack :-) Btw, you should definitely buy the soundtrack! It's a GREAT listen! Such beautiful music! James Newton Howard is one of my favorite composers because of his brilliant composition of this movie's soundtrack!
He did a fair job with the accent. The flaws are really only recognisable to Zimbabweans and South Africans. Other than that is was a flawless performance. I do think Matt Damon did a better job with his accent for Invictus though.
Leo is the greatest fucking actor hands down. I cannot believe he has never won an oscar. The academy needs to re-think their standards about choosing their winners otherwise they ought to be bitch slapped for their biased decisions
"Specificity?" <-- Inception joke. Haha, man, I really love Leo. One of the best actors I've seen. He's like the perfect actor. He's a movie star AND a great actor. There are people out there who can be a movie star but not really a good actor, and vice versa. (: I look up to Leonardo.
@ytrewqasfd haha actually, in the commentary for the movie, the directer says that he and Leo discussed it, but didn't tell Hounsou. So i bet he WAS really surprised.
T.I.A =THIS IS AFRICA !!.. I.T.A = IS TYPICAL AFRICA THIS FILM WAS PART SHOT IN SOUTH AFRICA VICTORIA AND ALBERT WATERFRONT CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA AND PART MAPUTO MOZAMBIQUE, GOBA MOZAMBIQUE AND IN LONDON , ENGLAND UK NOT ZIMBABWE AKA MUGABE LAND FORMERLY KNOWN AS RHODESIA
@benjaminjean1984 T.I.A =THIS IS AFRICA !!.. I.T.A = IS TYPICAL AFRICA THIS FILM WAS PART SHOT IN SOUTH AFRICA VICTORIA AND ALBERT WATERFRONT CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA AND PART MAPUTO MOZAMBIQUE, GOBA MOZAMBIQUE AND IN LONDON , ENGLAND UK NOT ZIMBABWE AKA MUGABE LAND FORMERLY KNOWN AS RHODESIA
I also believe that Dicaprio should have been nominated as this is probably his best work. I don't feel Jennifer Connolly's performance is week, she just had less to work with so the flaw is within her character not her performance.
Thanks for putting this up! It's nice to see how this magnificent film was created, and to see how L. Dicaprio prepared for his role, something i've wondered ever since I saw this for the first time!
you can tell that leo had great training, just like matt damon in the bourne movies u can tell that the training they had was great leo carries himself as an exsoldier / merc. so well in this movie. the way he handles the fight scenes is just awesome...
I love this movie. However, is it just me that thinks Connelly's performance comes short of everyone elses? I just felt as if she was the weak link in the chain. Still, a fantastic film.
Dicaprio was simply brilliant in this film. I have rarely seen such a convincing portrayal of such a character from an actor who (I assume) has not lived in an environment or situations of Archer... tremendous job and an amazing film. Zwick does it again - I love his films - the way he captures the essence and beauty of other cultures.
As they said, it wasn't just the accent or the physicality of the character that Leo portrayed, it was the emotional battle that we constantly saw going on in him. While watching this movie, I'm always wondering what Danny's thinking, why he's doing what he's doing, and what he thinks of the people he encounters along the course of the film. Leo was incredible in this film and I doubt anyone else could have acted Danny Archer as perfectly. Incredible, incredible movie.
This is my favorite movie of his - one of my favorites, period. ;_; He needed an Oscar for this, but at least we can recognize the amazing value of this film and the performances in it. :)
very nice, shows how much an actor have to do to make a character so well like Leo! It's because of that I love him, he's passionate about he does, about the acting, he's a amazing actor!
he has always being an extraordinary actor, a natural one since his first commercials.
He is standing nominated for the Oscar, I like to think they still don't give it to him, 'cause they know he will be nominated again in the future for many new films. I love the movies he choose to play in. My favorite: This boy's life. Then, in this film...accent/macho attitud/muscless & that hear cutt...too sexy.
He really should have one the oscars for this one.. He's sooooo underated as an actor!! It's really frustrating to watch him be great in his movies and not be acknowledged for his performances....
I was never a leonardo fan until I have lately seen what's eating gilbert grape!!! (i loved him in this he was soooo real) and I admit I'm starting to like him in blood diamond he is GREAT and he should have won the oscar!! it's a shame really because this film is amazing. Who won the oscar that year??
He's truly an amazing actor; I've been a fan since TITANIC but I have seen and own ALL of his movies (including the rare ones!) He never fails to amaze me! Yes, he most definitely should've won an Oscar for that role but Forrest Whitiker got it instead. HOPEFULLY, this year will be his year. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD looks like it's going to be fantastic; I'm reading the book and it's excellent so far. He'll get his Oscar one day ... he's been long overdue!
Oh Leo, he's such an amazing actor. Besides the fact that he looked damned ruggedly good and the accent was a turn on from the first time he opened his mouth....he made this movie so beautifully tormented for his portrayal juxtaposed next to all the African tragedy...
loved it!! What the hell were they thinking?? Leo should have recieved his oscar a long time ago for What's Eating Gilbert Grape? and The Aviator. But snubbing him for his work in Blood Diamond was just insaine!
@MrBRL
I completely agree, he deserved many oscars for his films but has never had one! I just rented this on iTunes and I have to say its the best movie I've seen ever! He's an extraordinary actor, but he never gets any credit!
ItsKatieHey 3 weeks ago
How Leonardo Dicaprio did not win an Oscar for this i'll never know.
MrBRL 1 month ago
yes the song called "Thought I'd Never Call" :)
one of the best soundtracks from blood diamond! "london" is awesome as well!
archer´s death is the oscar scene of the 21st century!
C0hrissert 8 months ago 7
AMAZING actor, this is my favourite leo movie, excellent work
mentalnim 8 months ago
How he didn't win the Oscar for this is beyond me
Cuteismeep 8 months ago 4
@Cuteismeep completely agree. Both he and Djimon were ROBBED.
peachie0keen 3 months ago
In complete love with this man! He is an amazing, amazing actor who is so underrated! There's been numerous times over the past couple of years that he should have won an oscar for his work, for example Revolutionary Road which i thought he was better than Kate Winslet (even though she was amazing too) i just think he deserves more credit because he is extremely talented! Hopefully his time will come soon! *fingers crossed* <3
Claire3124 9 months ago
my friends uncle owns a dimond industrie in sierre leon i think thts how u spell it
awel69 9 months ago
Leo is so brilliant and such an intelligent actor!
Not only that but he's a beautiful man. He's environmentally aware and generous. It seems like the older he gets, the more handsome he gets.
Sk8terGaMer89 10 months ago
I just want to make sweet love to this man! Leo's the best!!
JulietHasAGun89 10 months ago
really interesting- he is such an amazing actor and he is so dedicated to his profession
he is the best of the best and one day (hopefully soon, maybe for j. edgar) he will finally win an oscar
moviebuff995 10 months ago
6:04 awwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
LoneSola 1 year ago 3
I LOVE HOW HE SAYS AFRICA!!!: "Efreka"
LoneSola 1 year ago
why the academy didn't give him the oscar? he's an amazing actor...
RazorGalvez 1 year ago
When he was holding that little girl in the blue dress, my ovaries exploded into a million tiny bits.
savvyspirals 1 year ago
@savvyspirals wtf
francescovalentino69 11 months ago
what is the name of the song playing when Archer is dying, at 8:04? Thanks!
lilswimnchic13 1 year ago
@lilswimnchic13 I'm pretty sure it's "Thought I'd Never Call?" from the Blood Diamond soundtrack :-) Btw, you should definitely buy the soundtrack! It's a GREAT listen! Such beautiful music! James Newton Howard is one of my favorite composers because of his brilliant composition of this movie's soundtrack!
DiCaprioAngel 1 year ago 3
one of my favorite actors and characters.
lilswimnchic13 1 year ago
my herooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
mg1624 1 year ago
Behind the scenes of ER S1, too.
027220 1 year ago
Relative to these documentaries on YouTube: Saving Private Ryan - Boot Camp and Making of In the Line Of Fire
027220 1 year ago
He did a fair job with the accent. The flaws are really only recognisable to Zimbabweans and South Africans. Other than that is was a flawless performance. I do think Matt Damon did a better job with his accent for Invictus though.
induna7 1 year ago
Leo is the greatest fucking actor hands down. I cannot believe he has never won an oscar. The academy needs to re-think their standards about choosing their winners otherwise they ought to be bitch slapped for their biased decisions
mikek241 1 year ago
Everyone pause at 6:05 and go "Awwwwww."
MaestraWashu 1 year ago 6
"Specificity?" <-- Inception joke. Haha, man, I really love Leo. One of the best actors I've seen. He's like the perfect actor. He's a movie star AND a great actor. There are people out there who can be a movie star but not really a good actor, and vice versa. (: I look up to Leonardo.
xXBeninekoXx 1 year ago 6
fuck i don't why/how
he didnt win an oscar lol
temporaryfame 1 year ago
do you reckon at 3:20 djimon hounsou was a bit taken by suprise by leo
ytrewqasfd 1 year ago
@ytrewqasfd haha actually, in the commentary for the movie, the directer says that he and Leo discussed it, but didn't tell Hounsou. So i bet he WAS really surprised.
gaarafan707 1 year ago
TIA? What? We sure as hell don't you use that in South Africa. who knows though... maybe in the north.
I liked his attempt at the accent, it had the whole movie theater laughing!
Romeowasbleeding1 1 year ago
He's come such a long way since 'Romeo & Juliet' (first film I saw him in). Hat's off to him!
1983Dave1983 1 year ago 4
omg.. I love your user name..this is aweosme.... Ive never seen it before
leorocksmyworld5 1 year ago
T.I.A =THIS IS AFRICA !!.. I.T.A = IS TYPICAL AFRICA THIS FILM WAS PART SHOT IN SOUTH AFRICA VICTORIA AND ALBERT WATERFRONT CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA AND PART MAPUTO MOZAMBIQUE, GOBA MOZAMBIQUE AND IN LONDON , ENGLAND UK NOT ZIMBABWE AKA MUGABE LAND FORMERLY KNOWN AS RHODESIA
gghonk 1 year ago
I knew it. Thats why this is the first movie where I see a proffesional at work.
Notice how he only uses single fire instead of full automatic.
chris96kalonji 1 year ago
leo is really good looking in this movie, i mean he always is but damn... suntanned, blond haired, blue eyes... he's hot!!!!
elenaradcliffe91 1 year ago 5
8:22 is filmed in Zimbabwe or South Africa?
benjaminjean1984 1 year ago
@benjaminjean1984 I'm pretty sure it's South Africa, I could be wrong, though.
DiCaprioAngel 1 year ago
@DiCaprioAngel
Sierra Leone I believe
greppia92 1 year ago
@DiCaprioAngel I think it was Mozambique. Definitely not Zim though.
IpONu4money 1 year ago
@benjaminjean1984 South Africa
romanblood 1 year ago
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@benjaminjean1984 T.I.A =THIS IS AFRICA !!.. I.T.A = IS TYPICAL AFRICA THIS FILM WAS PART SHOT IN SOUTH AFRICA VICTORIA AND ALBERT WATERFRONT CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA AND PART MAPUTO MOZAMBIQUE, GOBA MOZAMBIQUE AND IN LONDON , ENGLAND UK NOT ZIMBABWE AKA MUGABE LAND FORMERLY KNOWN AS RHODESIA
gghonk 1 year ago
@benjaminjean1984 it was filmed in mozambique
mollieandersoner 1 year ago
@benjaminjean1984 the movie was film in South Africa and Mozambique.
trina252 1 year ago
@benjaminjean1984 the outdoor scenes were mostly filmed in mocambique
iskenderuna 11 months ago
@benjaminjean1984 the outdoor scenes were filmed in Mozambique
iskenderuna 11 months ago
@benjaminjean1984 Filmed in South Africa, also lots of the African extras and actors have Zulu names and they speak it in some points in the movie
thedourat4463 11 months ago
ive seen this! awsome movie
sendyjackie 1 year ago
I agree! The actress' performance isn't weak, in fact it is very strong, but her character in the film isn't fully developed.
Ready72000 1 year ago 2
I also believe that Dicaprio should have been nominated as this is probably his best work. I don't feel Jennifer Connolly's performance is week, she just had less to work with so the flaw is within her character not her performance.
Souless69 2 years ago 7
@Souless69 Couldn't agree more. She didn't have as much to work with - but she was still brilliant. They all were!
porpierita 1 year ago
Thanks for putting this up! It's nice to see how this magnificent film was created, and to see how L. Dicaprio prepared for his role, something i've wondered ever since I saw this for the first time!
Jaasl 2 years ago
I thought JC held up her end in this. Think of the phone call @ the end ... very good imo
jeffinphx 2 years ago
stop complaining about jennifer shes smoking hot
hodankobold 2 years ago
you can tell that leo had great training, just like matt damon in the bourne movies u can tell that the training they had was great leo carries himself as an exsoldier / merc. so well in this movie. the way he handles the fight scenes is just awesome...
arkangel8419 2 years ago
brilliant film
laputachilz 2 years ago 7
I love this movie. However, is it just me that thinks Connelly's performance comes short of everyone elses? I just felt as if she was the weak link in the chain. Still, a fantastic film.
deenskis 2 years ago
I agree with you 100%. Djimon and Leo were absolutely amazing, both of them deserved an Oscar, but I felt like Jennifer was just "ok".
musicadri24 2 years ago 6
i completely agree w/ u!!! leo and djimon were incredible.... i wish they would of won the oscars! ya i didnt think jennifer was very good in this
hollygirl32295 2 years ago
Dicaprio was simply brilliant in this film. I have rarely seen such a convincing portrayal of such a character from an actor who (I assume) has not lived in an environment or situations of Archer... tremendous job and an amazing film. Zwick does it again - I love his films - the way he captures the essence and beauty of other cultures.
dariunas 2 years ago 5
dicaprio is my generation's deniro
waiting4smtin 2 years ago 6
great amazing awesome fantastic film
KiddyExtreme 2 years ago 4
ive always thot leo plays a good warrior. he plays a good espionage role in body of lies
dynamicDAVE519 2 years ago 7
As they said, it wasn't just the accent or the physicality of the character that Leo portrayed, it was the emotional battle that we constantly saw going on in him. While watching this movie, I'm always wondering what Danny's thinking, why he's doing what he's doing, and what he thinks of the people he encounters along the course of the film. Leo was incredible in this film and I doubt anyone else could have acted Danny Archer as perfectly. Incredible, incredible movie.
tracyfbeye 2 years ago 38
he's my all time favorite actor.. i enjoyed his movies. great actor.
twinklebilbil 2 years ago 8
This is my favorite movie of his - one of my favorites, period. ;_; He needed an Oscar for this, but at least we can recognize the amazing value of this film and the performances in it. :)
RosaLui 2 years ago 6
very nice, shows how much an actor have to do to make a character so well like Leo! It's because of that I love him, he's passionate about he does, about the acting, he's a amazing actor!
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he looks like brat pitt in this video
carnellsgirl456 2 years ago
huh? he looks so much better !
hellubby 2 years ago 6
I was never a leonardo fan until I have lately seen this movie!!I like his accent here!! :)))Oh,he is so cute !!
Apelsinka15 2 years ago 2
Ya, Ya it is gut>
Arizonarhodie 2 years ago 5
he has always being an extraordinary actor, a natural one since his first commercials.
He is standing nominated for the Oscar, I like to think they still don't give it to him, 'cause they know he will be nominated again in the future for many new films. I love the movies he choose to play in. My favorite: This boy's life. Then, in this film...accent/macho attitud/muscless & that hear cutt...too sexy.
cantopuro 3 years ago 5
He really should have one the oscars for this one.. He's sooooo underated as an actor!! It's really frustrating to watch him be great in his movies and not be acknowledged for his performances....
hikari405 3 years ago 6
Agreed, he is underrated. He has three Oscar nominations, and he's still young. He'll win one eventually for sure.
THEMOVIEWALL 2 years ago 33
I was never a leonardo fan until I have lately seen what's eating gilbert grape!!! (i loved him in this he was soooo real) and I admit I'm starting to like him in blood diamond he is GREAT and he should have won the oscar!! it's a shame really because this film is amazing. Who won the oscar that year??
Kcian 3 years ago 8
He's truly an amazing actor; I've been a fan since TITANIC but I have seen and own ALL of his movies (including the rare ones!) He never fails to amaze me! Yes, he most definitely should've won an Oscar for that role but Forrest Whitiker got it instead. HOPEFULLY, this year will be his year. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD looks like it's going to be fantastic; I'm reading the book and it's excellent so far. He'll get his Oscar one day ... he's been long overdue!
DiCaprioAngel 3 years ago 6
This is such a great film. DiCaprio should have won! Anyway, thanks for this!
frenchness123 3 years ago
when he's holding the baby , that's so cute!
sallz182 3 years ago 4
Oh Leo, he's such an amazing actor. Besides the fact that he looked damned ruggedly good and the accent was a turn on from the first time he opened his mouth....he made this movie so beautifully tormented for his portrayal juxtaposed next to all the African tragedy...
aznfyrepixie 3 years ago 10
cool thanks soooo much for this!
FrigidArtic 4 years ago 2
You're very welcome :)
DiCaprioAngel 4 years ago
loved it!! What the hell were they thinking?? Leo should have recieved his oscar a long time ago for What's Eating Gilbert Grape? and The Aviator. But snubbing him for his work in Blood Diamond was just insaine!
Diannabear 4 years ago 10
I definitely agree. Leo deserved every award he was nominated for. Either way, he's STILL amazing and I will always support him, Oscar or no Oscar.
DiCaprioAngel 4 years ago