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Elite Soldier, Gun Runner, Diamond Smuggler: This is Archer

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An analysis of Danny Archer, exposing the shocking truth that I am not merely watching his chaos unfold but also living it.
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00:00 This is Archer
00:09 Reasons for this video
00:47 RHODESIA
03:25 Unveiling Danny Archer
04:09 Context of Conflict
05:10 Danny Archer's Journey
06:18 32 Battalion
06:37 Executive Outcomes
07:43 Danny Archer in Executive Outcomes
09:11 Solomon's Struggle
09:56 Thanks AP!
10:30 Breitling Chrono Avenger Watch
11:10 Does Danny Archer have AIDS?
11:47 Setting up the plot
12:07 HK USP Compact
12:46 Diamond in the Rough: Maddy Bowen
13:12 Colonel Coetzee Collusion
14:04 Fast-Tracking
15:08 Thanks SDI!
15:34 Danny and Maddy
16:43 A Pivotal Action Sequence
17:23 CAR-15
18:46 Final Scene
19:39 Danny Archer's Demise
19:54 IM LITERALLY HIM
21:40 Final Thoughts
22:49 Bloobers
Danny Archer, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2006 film "Blood Diamond," is a complex and morally ambiguous character. Born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and later becoming a South African mercenary, Archer is a key figure in the story set against the backdrop of Sierra Leone's civil war.
Archer is introduced as a rugged and cynical individual driven by self-interest. He initially operates as a middleman in the illegal diamond trade, seeking personal gain amidst the chaos of the war. His paths cross with Solomon Vandy, a fisherman separated from his family during a rebel attack, and Maddy Bowen, a journalist documenting the conflict.
As the plot unfolds, Archer forms an uneasy alliance with Solomon, who has discovered a rare pink diamond and hidden it to prevent it from funding the rebels' violent activities. The trio embarks on a perilous journey to recover the diamond, with Archer motivated by the prospect of financial gain.
Throughout the film, Archer undergoes a transformation, grappling with his conscience and the impact of his choices. Despite his initially selfish motivations, he develops a genuine connection with Solomon and Maddy, ultimately questioning the ethics of the diamond trade that has fueled the conflict.
In a tragic turn of events, Archer sacrifices himself to help Solomon reunite with his family. During a final confrontation with rebel forces, Archer is mortally wounded while trying to secure transportation for Solomon and his family. His death marks a poignant moment of redemption, highlighting the complexity of his character and the devastating consequences of the diamond trade in war-torn regions.
The Rhodesian War (1964-1979) was a complex struggle rooted in the broader context of decolonization and racial tensions. The war was characterized by the Rhodesian government's efforts to maintain white minority rule against the backdrop of black nationalist movements, such as the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) and the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU).
Both sides employed unconventional warfare tactics including guerilla warfare by black nationalist groups and counterinsurgency efforts by the Rhodesian Security Forces. Mercenaries were drawn into the conflict to support the Rhodesian government's fight against the insurgents.
32 Battalion was a unique and elite unit within the South African Defence Force (SADF). Formed in the late 1970s, 32 Battalion was primarily composed of soldiers of Angolan and other non-South African origin. They were effective in counterinsurgency operations against SWAPO (South West African People's Organization) in Angola during the South African Border War.
Executive Outcomes was a pragmatic solution to regional conflicts. EO gained notoriety for its involvement in conflicts in Sierra Leone and Angola during the 1990s. EO provided effective military solutions where conventional forces failed.

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@danthestuntman
@danthestuntman 6 ай бұрын
I loved working on this movie. My favourite job of my entire stunt career. I stunt doubled Leo,trained cast,extras and stunts and you’ll spot me in the scene where they dig for the diamond. Leo shoots me. Making the movie felt like we lived the story. No CGI. All real props ,explosions and choppers etc. Fantastic video my friend. Dan
@buncer
@buncer 6 ай бұрын
Y’all really made a classic. And also brought some idea of Africa’s history to folks who wouldn’t have probably known about it.
@danthestuntman
@danthestuntman 6 ай бұрын
@@buncer I arrived and was asked "please train all these extras and stunts to be RUF,Villagers,UN troops etc etc" I had free reign and the director would come up with my boss daily and adjust performance and brief us. The job just got better and better. I did research and worked with such an incredible team. I've met so many of the cast and crew on other projects and we all talk of Blood Diamond. I feel so lucky to be involved. Every day was an adventure. The extras and stunts would sing on the way to set and back.
@masonmellinger5304
@masonmellinger5304 6 ай бұрын
Larry Fishbourne voice: "Somebody PLEASE get this man in an Admin vid!"
@Reaver_Approach
@Reaver_Approach 6 ай бұрын
Yes. Get him in the admin video
@mariolopez-oi2td
@mariolopez-oi2td 6 ай бұрын
That's awesome man.
@robertkidnley93
@robertkidnley93 6 ай бұрын
This movie has a place in my heart because when I was going to marry my wife we watched this movie before going ring shopping as she had never seen it it affected her so bad she refused to get a ring with diamonds 😂😂 so this movie saved me so much money
@AdministrativeResults
@AdministrativeResults 6 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness
@kennymccormick3480
@kennymccormick3480 6 ай бұрын
😂😂 good idea, I’m going to do the same
@robertkidnley93
@robertkidnley93 6 ай бұрын
@@AdministrativeResults blood diamond is for the boys confirmed I spent the surplus cash I saved on ammo and a glock
@fatoni698
@fatoni698 6 ай бұрын
Be careful. The opposite happened for me. She insisted on a ring with a Canadian diamond... much more expensive. I would have preferred a cheaper blood soaked rock 😂
@robertkidnley93
@robertkidnley93 6 ай бұрын
@@fatoni698 lol yeah the jeweler told my wife about those and lab-grown ones but she said that she didn't even want people to think she had none ethical diamonds lol I got lucky I guess girl logic saved me on this one
@DonutOperator
@DonutOperator 6 ай бұрын
Bro, this is dope. Such a cool concept to breakdown movie action dudes.
@TheMike41196
@TheMike41196 6 ай бұрын
@DonutOperator hey
@mingwangchung
@mingwangchung 6 ай бұрын
Yeah I think he's just found his neche 😂 PS good choice on the watch mate.
@faded777
@faded777 6 ай бұрын
Rhodesian never dyê
@Ryanp1267
@Ryanp1267 6 ай бұрын
Some interesting info : Danny Archers character is 'loosely' based on a real life guy, named Cobus Claassens. (Some references online). Helped with the production, and certain technical aspects of the plot as well, having lived most of the stories in there. As for the man himself, a bone fide badass and hardman. Parachute battalion officer, and wasone of the commanders in Executive Outcomes in Angola and Sierra Leone. Spent a lot of time in Sierra Leone after the conflict ended. Seems like a real colorful man, and he's also been mentioned in some books, including 'My friend the Mercenary - James Brabazon'. (Great book!) Something I thought I'd share, being a fan of the film, and the stories behind each character.
@alanmacpherson3225
@alanmacpherson3225 6 ай бұрын
One thing I particularly liked in Blood Diamond was towards the end you see Archer putting spare magazines in his pockets. In too many movies the hero picks up a gun without collecting extra ammo.
@graphosencrenoir4006
@graphosencrenoir4006 6 ай бұрын
or shooting 60-80 rounds from a mag of 30rnds...lol...cartoon Holyvood heroes
@alanmacpherson3225
@alanmacpherson3225 6 ай бұрын
@@graphosencrenoir4006 Or they fire on full auto forever without running out of bullets. Plus every time a gun is moved it makes that chk chk noise.
@antoniocruz5596
@antoniocruz5596 6 ай бұрын
Or the movies where the protagonist uses a pistol to kill bad guys armed with rifles, and doesn’t pick up their weapons or ammo.
@Imperial_Cosmonaut
@Imperial_Cosmonaut 5 ай бұрын
Or chucking away empty magazines that cost the rest of us up to $50 a pop.
@haroldfarquad6886
@haroldfarquad6886 6 ай бұрын
Administrative Results: full-time KZfaqr, part time history teacher, goon hobbyist. A man of culture.
@thekraken1909
@thekraken1909 6 ай бұрын
And one hell of a 'stache
@W0LFY88
@W0LFY88 6 ай бұрын
Also a fuck’n cop
@yellowsaurus4895
@yellowsaurus4895 6 ай бұрын
Lol. Admins goons 😂
@sanction7627
@sanction7627 6 ай бұрын
A true renaissance man....
@Travis_Hackney
@Travis_Hackney 6 ай бұрын
Goon hobbyist 🤣💀🐸🥛
@ca9968
@ca9968 6 ай бұрын
My uncle was in the British Army for 16 years through the late 1950`s and 1960`s, he moved to Rhodesia in 1970 and fought the war right until the end, he was eventually chased out and over the border into South Africa in 1980, my family joined him in SA in 1983 and we regularly used to go to their house for a braai (BBQ to the uninitiated) on weekends, there were always guys there that were clearly very hard men that all worked in "Private Security" on the African continent and abroad, a great bunch of guys that would do anything for you if they knew and trusted you... Also, here`s a Nerd Nugget from Blood Diamond...many of the Mercenaries are rocking a camo pattern uniform that was developed just for 32 Battalion during the Border War, that uniform now is worth rather large amounts of money on the collectors market, as is original Rhodesian "Brushstroke" pattern clothing...
@chemistryofquestionablequa6252
@chemistryofquestionablequa6252 6 ай бұрын
Your uncle sounds like an interesting guy to have a couple beers with.
@Trav_Can
@Trav_Can 6 ай бұрын
As a kid of the eighties and nineties who loved all things military and camouflage, I used to order stuff from a company called U.S. Cavalry. I would drool over their catalogs like it was penthouse magazine. They would commission BDU type uniforms in rare camouflage patterns, such as Rhodesian "Brushstroke". That was probably the first time I had read the word Rhodesia. They had so many things back then that would sell for a pretty penny now. If I'd only known.
@ca9968
@ca9968 6 ай бұрын
@@Trav_Can Yeah, I used to collect too, I had so much now rare and hard to find SA stuff like 32 Battalion, Koevoet, SAP pattern 1 and pattern 2, SAP Railway Police pattern (the trousers had cargo pockets designed to hold magazines for the Uzi) and Bophuthatswana Police "Reed Pattern"...sadly it all had to be sold when I decided to up sticks and get out of SA in 2016...my uncle also gave me a full set of Rhodesian brush stroke that he never wore, that I still have and will NEVER part with!
@ca9968
@ca9968 6 ай бұрын
@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252 he definitely was that...he was a really tough but kind man..he taught me to shoot, he taught me how to hunt and fish and got me into junior league boxing when I was a kid... Sadly we lost him to cancer in 1995, I miss him dearly...
@fherot8200
@fherot8200 6 ай бұрын
I also fortunately got to have many Braai's with former Rhodesians.
@aussieripper1237
@aussieripper1237 6 ай бұрын
My stepdad fought in Angola for the SADF from 1974-76, he was part of 6SAI (South African infantry battalion) during operation savannah, he moved onto from the basic infantry to go and join the assault pioneering team for 6SAI (equivalent of special forces). He’s the best damn man I could’ve known and has been a father to me my whole life. Thankyou dad 👍🏻
@operater3-1
@operater3-1 6 ай бұрын
Lekker man
@Ryanp1267
@Ryanp1267 6 ай бұрын
Some interesting info : Danny Archers character is 'loosely' based on a real life guy, named Cobus Claassens. (Some references online). Helped with the production, and certain technical aspects of the plot as well, having lived most of the stories and served with the outfits the movie Archer was in. As for the man himself, a bone fide badass and hardman. Parachute battalion officer, and was one of the commanders in Executive Outcomes in Angola and Sierra Leone. Spent a lot of time in Sierra Leone after the conflict ended. Seems like a real colorful man, and he's also been mentioned in some books, including 'My friend the Mercenary - James Brabazon'. (Great book!) Something I thought I'd share, being a fan of the film, and the stories behind each character.
@redskyatnight123
@redskyatnight123 6 ай бұрын
Executive outcomes doing what the un takes years to do in months
@redskyatnight123
@redskyatnight123 6 ай бұрын
Un love there forever wars .
@ComradeCommissarYuri
@ComradeCommissarYuri 5 ай бұрын
You ever see that journeyman tv episode on mercenaries?? That one Russian guy in the chopper shooting one of the on board guns out of a window insisting he was only on holiday
@redskyatnight123
@redskyatnight123 5 ай бұрын
@@ComradeCommissarYuri yeah and the ex brit army dude new Zealand or other
@Anguilla2001
@Anguilla2001 4 ай бұрын
@@ComradeCommissarYuri This? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5-Poph-qKnOhmg.html&ab_channel=JourneymanPictures
@deltamike3418
@deltamike3418 6 ай бұрын
"Having a beautiful woman in your life really just adds to your overall existence as a man." I agree wholeheartedly!
@zackmuller2077
@zackmuller2077 6 ай бұрын
Unless you are Will Smith in I am Legend and she gets you killed.
@GustheGunGuy
@GustheGunGuy 6 ай бұрын
I'm hoping I can find that out someday 🫤
@LiberPater777
@LiberPater777 6 ай бұрын
Remember: For every beautiful woman out there, there's at least 1 guy who's completely sick and tired of dealing with her bs.
@BooDamnHoo
@BooDamnHoo 6 ай бұрын
Right up until she utters that one woke phrase, "Some women have penises and some men have vaginas." That's when it's all over and it's time to move on.
@ReverendMeat51
@ReverendMeat51 6 ай бұрын
I don't know about that. The story of Samson and Delilah comes to mind
@BullRoarer_
@BullRoarer_ 6 ай бұрын
My uncle was born in Rhodesia in 1958, moved to England from South Africa in 82. Ive asked him about his youth in Rhodesia and he won’t talk about it, not because he’s got PTSD or anything like that but because he’s so pissed off at the state of the place now.
@earlturner6023
@earlturner6023 6 ай бұрын
England is heading in the same direction unfortunately
@BullRoarer_
@BullRoarer_ 6 ай бұрын
@@earlturner6023 at an alarming rate of knots too!
@LastAphelion
@LastAphelion 6 ай бұрын
@@earlturner6023 What do you mean? (I have no idea what's going on in either place)
@jurassicturtle3666
@jurassicturtle3666 6 ай бұрын
​​@@LastAphelionhe's talking about the sissification and politicization of the justice system, combined with hostility towards its own citizens while bending over backwards for the migrant stab and grape gangs. Trying to turn it into the same lawless, openly anti-white hellhole that is SA We're very much moving in the same direction in the states. We just have more local autonomy to push back
@reoncoetzee1495
@reoncoetzee1495 6 ай бұрын
Funny that the west put sanctions on Rhodesia and South Africa to change the system, and look at both places now. Still living in SA, but just returned from European holiday, you guys have BIG problems coming.
@Based_Morty
@Based_Morty 6 ай бұрын
This movie sold me on DiCaprio as an actor. He owns every scene he's in for blood diamond. The movie is great and the writing is great. But Leo's performance makes this one of my favorite movies ever. He's that good at Danny Archer.
@ZanderSwart
@ZanderSwart 5 ай бұрын
his accent is absolutely shit. im afrikaans and it ruins a really nice film for me. Infact I watched it in german dub the other day just to avoid hearing him say "doos" like a real doos.
@arthurburlington8994
@arthurburlington8994 4 ай бұрын
Leo is a shihead but he has been a force of nature since the Dinero movie when he was 10 til 2day.check out his first movie its amazing
@ZanderSwart
@ZanderSwart 4 ай бұрын
@@arthurburlington8994 he is not a shit head. He is as we Afrikaanse Mense say, a "Doos". Which as akin to an empty box. It's actually funny he said it and also got it wrong.
@arthurburlington8994
@arthurburlington8994 4 ай бұрын
@@ZanderSwart no he is. Don't be silly
@arthurburlington8994
@arthurburlington8994 4 ай бұрын
You think he gives a fuck about u the planet or anything but Leo? And I'm fine with it I'm the same. Amazing actor
@saltycastform2932
@saltycastform2932 6 ай бұрын
As a combat Vet and ex smuggler I resonate with no one more than Archer. When I came back from Afghanistan I thought the same thing when I saw how corrupt our government has become “Really? is this it?” And like Danny I wanted to get mine. I have a non violent federal felony charge now and can never touch a firearm for the rest of my life, but I have a family now, with children that love me. So in the end I had found my pink, my diamond. And I think that is what this movie is all about. P.S to people saying expunge, federal felonies and misdemeanors are a lifetime ban on your 2A rights. Frankly, idk how god given rights can be taken away but what do I know.
@2stroke438
@2stroke438 6 ай бұрын
Right on
@richieb3356
@richieb3356 6 ай бұрын
tl;dr
@mannydiz291
@mannydiz291 6 ай бұрын
thank me for your service
@yashjoseph3544
@yashjoseph3544 6 ай бұрын
Damn, you managed to find a girl even with a felony charge.
@vcqrsfdwc1987
@vcqrsfdwc1987 6 ай бұрын
@@mannydiz291 lmao good one
@MapleHillMunitions
@MapleHillMunitions 6 ай бұрын
These sorts of videos are calming for some unknown reason. It's like a movie version of forgotten weapons.
@JuanAppleseed-ge6tb
@JuanAppleseed-ge6tb 6 ай бұрын
As a nerd who grew up watching Blood Diamond, I can confirm that I did indeed say "Tee Eye Ayy" randomly to people who had no idea what I was talking about. Fast forward to Afghanistan in 2013, and I told people it stood for "This is Afghanistan" 😂😂
@ViktoriousDead
@ViktoriousDead 6 ай бұрын
I literally have a tattoo I got in Afg that says “TIA” after this movie, but told people the same
@Wuestenkarsten
@Wuestenkarsten 6 ай бұрын
T I A......once was living there, sometimes missing the "old Times",....but can´t go back there again........to much Problems over there.
@brad506th
@brad506th 4 ай бұрын
Such a great film. I was early OIF, this film came out while on deployment and my buddies and I watched it on a bootleg DVD. Spent many long nights on OP duty coming up with hair brained schemes to go to Africa after ETS to rob warlords of conflict diamonds. 😂😂😂
@Task_Unit_Boozer
@Task_Unit_Boozer 6 ай бұрын
This was rad and a fun change of pace. A breakdown of Heat and the actual bank robber De Niro's character was based on would be cool.
@2stroke438
@2stroke438 6 ай бұрын
YES
@Kennylolwins
@Kennylolwins 6 ай бұрын
yes yes yes
@mcondon23
@mcondon23 6 ай бұрын
Heat would be amazing!
@ComradeCommissarYuri
@ComradeCommissarYuri 5 ай бұрын
Yes
@M.RQ.Mittag910
@M.RQ.Mittag910 4 ай бұрын
Si
@LordSnackx
@LordSnackx 6 ай бұрын
Last year I got to meet a Rhodesian scout at the SCI convention. He is much older now but it was an honor to meet him. I asked him how he liked AK’s he said they are trash that they could not hit a man behind a tree…and the FAL could absolutely hit a man behind a tree and all you could see “was his legs shaking after he shot the tree” W for the FAL
@danielmart3846
@danielmart3846 6 ай бұрын
Then this guy knows nothing, you can even hit someone behind a brickwall
@Ninjaassassin1989
@Ninjaassassin1989 6 ай бұрын
@@danielmart3846very few brick walls out in the wild of Africa
@Archer89201
@Archer89201 6 ай бұрын
A battle rifle with full power cartridge penetrating more than an assault rifle with intermediate cartridge, should be obvious
@timmamariner9721
@timmamariner9721 6 ай бұрын
wouldnt the 7.62x39 penetrate just as well as the 7.62x51 nato?@@Archer89201
@raavaolinorman6518
@raavaolinorman6518 6 ай бұрын
Bricks will shatter where wood contracts and expands and could easily have much more resistance than a brick​@@danielmart3846
@Shibes770
@Shibes770 6 ай бұрын
Pizza Sausage
@toolzrus5118
@toolzrus5118 6 ай бұрын
Pizza sausage
@ammaargotgame
@ammaargotgame 6 ай бұрын
Pizza Sausage
@PatrickMajor-kp5tz
@PatrickMajor-kp5tz 6 ай бұрын
Pizza sausage
@bigslongdon8322
@bigslongdon8322 6 ай бұрын
Pizza sausage
@GENERALLEE886
@GENERALLEE886 6 ай бұрын
Anti pineapple
@jared.p240
@jared.p240 6 ай бұрын
If you haven't heard of him, you should read up about Neall Ellis. He's an ex SAAF pilot that flew in many conflicts such as the SA Border War, Rhodesian Bush War, the Balkan War, the war in Sierra Leone and even the war in Afghanistan. He flew Alouette 3s, Mi-8s and even Mi-24s. He's an absolute legend and I'm sure you'll enjoy reading about him. I'd recommend reading Gunship Ace as it is an incredible book about everything he did
@edwardd9702
@edwardd9702 6 ай бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5d0dtuh09e5qnk.html
@stopsniffingglue
@stopsniffingglue 6 ай бұрын
Agreed, very good book & documentation of those events -godspeed to you
@jared.p240
@jared.p240 6 ай бұрын
@@stopsniffingglue Godspeed to you too brother
@wasupmain
@wasupmain 6 ай бұрын
Has a great interview on John Van Zyl KZfaq channel. Called "Fighting Men of Rhodesia"
@edwardd9702
@edwardd9702 6 ай бұрын
There's a video on KZfaq called 'the mercenaries profiting from sierra leones civil war' that shows Ellis flying a mi24 in combat against the ruf Sierra Leone 2000.
@philhagoes9339
@philhagoes9339 6 ай бұрын
I grew up overseas and learned about the SADF through South African friends who had served. I also love this movie! I was fortunate to encounter "The Colonel" when I worked at Golds Gym in Venice, Ca. He was bigger than life then as well, but I see that trait in many Rhodesians/South Africans. They are like a real version of bigger than life fearless super heroes. Excellent video, looking forward to more.
@jasonleerjason5001
@jasonleerjason5001 6 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, from a South African Marine veteran ❤
@americancaesar4715
@americancaesar4715 6 ай бұрын
​@@jasonleerjason5001 A good friend of mine is Portuguese, his grandfather fought in Guinea Bissau and saw heavy fighting, it was still under Portuguese control as well as Angola and Mozambique. Before the Rhodesian Bush War/ SA Border War, there was the Portuguese Overseas War which the Portuguese called the Ultramar War (1961-1974). He was in the Cacadores Especiais (Special Hunters) in Portuguese which is equivalent to our US Army Rangers. He returned back to Portugal in turbulent times because in a couple of years the Carnation Revolution happened. Personally he wasn't a huge fan of the Estado Novo regime (especially after Salazar's death), but he despised the leftists more in his country which were everywhere during the Carnation Revolution. He remembered vividly a fellow veteran of his was being harassed by leftist agitators in the streets and he stepped in by using his pistol firing a few shots to scare them off.
@jasonleerjason5001
@jasonleerjason5001 6 ай бұрын
@@americancaesar4715 Hi there, the Portuguese were good soldiers, just badly equipped and trained in the early stages of the war, with training from SA and Rhodesia they did well, there are many Portuguese in SA that are children and grandchildren of the citizens that left in 74, especially from Angola, SA hasn't much of an army now which is just as well as we'll be fighting them for our survival in the near future 🤔👊
@americancaesar4715
@americancaesar4715 6 ай бұрын
@@jasonleerjason5001 Oh yes I recall that from 1961-1963 the Portuguese were using inadequate gear and helmets (which helmets are useless in a counterinsurgency) but once they got better tactics and training from SA, Rhodesia, and PIDE, Lizard Camouflage, HK G3s, Gazelles and Puma Helicopters, and even AR 10s (which their Paras used) they showed they were just as good as the Rhodesians and South Africans. If I recall correctly the Portuguese had their own version of 32 Battalion called Flechas, they were specially trained by PIDE (Portugal's Secret Police) and recruited friendly tribes in Eastern Angola that were harassed and bullied by the MPLA and UNITA.
@wildcard556
@wildcard556 6 ай бұрын
I showed Blood Diamond to a friend of mine last year. As soon as we got to the scene where Archer sees the Colonel in full battle rattle, he paused the movie and checked his kit out in awe and admiration, as well as actually starting to work on a clone-ish rifle of the carbine.
@PolenarTactical
@PolenarTactical 6 ай бұрын
Wow, loved it!
@arborsamurai
@arborsamurai 6 ай бұрын
Ja też.
@thesubwayman4890
@thesubwayman4890 6 ай бұрын
W Polenar moment
@AllAboutSurvival
@AllAboutSurvival 6 ай бұрын
The analysis not only delves into the character's evolution but also prompts reflection on the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in such turbulent environments. 'Blood Diamond' remains a powerful portrayal of the impact of the diamond trade on war-torn regions, leaving us with lingering thoughts about the choices we make in the pursuit of our interests, even in the face of moral ambiguity."
@ethan550
@ethan550 6 ай бұрын
This comment sounds like it was written by an AI
@CWHolleman
@CWHolleman 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Siskel.
@endless3cho
@endless3cho 6 ай бұрын
Totally AI.
@MadeAnAccountOnlyToReplyToThis
@MadeAnAccountOnlyToReplyToThis 6 ай бұрын
You didn't write this.
@jamesshannon9721
@jamesshannon9721 6 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this. As a child of the 80's i was fascinated by the whole mercenary genre- largely due to my Vietnam vet brother in law supplying me with his once read SOF magazines.. Add to that The Dogs of War, The Wild Geese (not 2- that was an abomination) and a few other films it became a lifelong obsession (my knowledge of African geography is unnatural for a white boy from Pennsylvania... Keep these kinds of vids coming!
@user-lw8hi7io5d
@user-lw8hi7io5d 6 ай бұрын
I’ve got a DVD of The Wild Geese. Love that movie
@mynameismin3
@mynameismin3 6 ай бұрын
This was amazing. I loved this format. This would be a great format to do one a month or so. I'm sure you will come up great ideas for other movies to do this format on.
@GustheGunGuy
@GustheGunGuy 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this kind of content, bru. I like your gun videos, but it's nice to have a change of pace every once in a while.
@donnelson4140
@donnelson4140 6 ай бұрын
Around 1974 two other Marine officers saw VN winding down so they served out their obligations and accepted commissions in the Rhodesian military. I believe one of them, one who’d attended the Army CI school with me, ended up in the Selous Scouts. The other I completely lost track of. These were the heydays of SOF magazine and Col. RK Brown showing up pretty much everywhere, so these guys did something cool and romantic. I stayed USMC longer and spent much of that time in CI in Asia, cleaning up POI leftovers from the VN war. Then I demobbed…
@hoppinggnomethe4154
@hoppinggnomethe4154 6 ай бұрын
The guy who invented the Holloway rifle served in Vietnam and Rhodesia. Is he similar?
@Maytag_warrior
@Maytag_warrior 6 ай бұрын
From jarhead to rhodesian soldier
@notspacekeeper
@notspacekeeper 2 ай бұрын
There was that English guy who sort of did that in reverse, Rick Rescorla. Went from British paratrooper to Rhodesian policeman, then joined the US Army just in time to fight at Ia Drang with the air cavalry. Died on 9/11/2001, last seen going back up the fucking stairs to look for more people needing help during the WTC attacks after he'd evacuated thousands of Morgan Stanley staff. There were some serious people around in the 60s and 70s.
@saheliumd7182
@saheliumd7182 6 ай бұрын
18:03 this brings me so much joy. This man has turned his passion into a career through sheer determination and hard work.
@anotherjones5384
@anotherjones5384 6 ай бұрын
My best mates father served with the 32 battalion serving an anti aircraft gun mounted to the back of a truck. There is a photo on google of them standing around the wreckage of a MIG they shot down and you can see him in it. His stories are beyond interesting and he tells them incredibly well
@Trav_Can
@Trav_Can 6 ай бұрын
Your channel got me to rewatch Blood Diamond about a year ago. I'd forgotten how good it was. As someone who loves history and despises super hero BS, I wish we had more films like this one.
@RealKlausSchwab
@RealKlausSchwab 6 ай бұрын
Great point
@williamreynolds3487
@williamreynolds3487 6 ай бұрын
I saw it for the first time a couple months ago because of this channel. No regrets.
@EasilyCringed
@EasilyCringed 6 ай бұрын
Know any good free movie websites?
@dryciderz
@dryciderz 6 ай бұрын
I had to rewatch it too! There was a documentary that came out around the same time called Blood Diamonds. Ever seen it?
@Wuestenkarsten
@Wuestenkarsten 6 ай бұрын
Nowadays you get Hollywood Crap a la Captain America and Avenger Crap all Day long......the Times of good Movies are over....especially if they are from Hollywood, the Child Abuser Area Nr 1 inside the US of A.
@MichaelJones-vb3lk
@MichaelJones-vb3lk 6 ай бұрын
I’m a South African and was at a boys only school in SA. In our final year of high school Archer became a mascot of sorts. Everyone was obsessed with quoting the movie. We set up a massive picture of him behind a the curtain in the our main hall and suddenly pulled back the curtains in front of the headmaster and then everyone starts shouting “Huh, huh”
@ViktoriousDead
@ViktoriousDead 6 ай бұрын
Did that happen though
@cjtdup5395
@cjtdup5395 6 ай бұрын
@@ViktoriousDead I can believe it
@johncastorina8310
@johncastorina8310 6 ай бұрын
This video was a pleasant surprise from you. I also love Blood Diamond, haven't seen it in many years, and now I have a newfound desire to see it again.
@ReconOneEleven
@ReconOneEleven 6 ай бұрын
I hope you got your Diamond Admin. This was great, didn't realize I wanted this vid, like listening to a friend who's got a shared passion for something.
@heavydoctor7243
@heavydoctor7243 6 ай бұрын
Sgt. Mike Horvath (played by Tom Sizemore) from the movie Saving Private Ryan. As a plump fellow who can't run for shit, I found this character quite relatable. His interactions with Captain Miller were awesome. Also his collection of dirt, carbine, and helmet toss add to the lore.
@juiced0202
@juiced0202 6 ай бұрын
Don’t forget his line “We’re in business”
@didimean
@didimean 6 ай бұрын
@@juiced0202 Or "Just got the wind knocked outta me" after being shot like 6 times. Loved that character.
@overlord165
@overlord165 6 ай бұрын
Horvath means "Croatian" and that spelling indicates he might've from modern-day Hungary.
@tasjan9190
@tasjan9190 6 ай бұрын
"One man's ah waste of ammo, five men's ah juicy opportunity." Sgt. Horvath briefing the fellas in route to Omaha Beach lol.
@madmikeschannel8128
@madmikeschannel8128 6 ай бұрын
I was an infantryman for 8 years (‘06-14). Loved this comment. Sizemore reminded me of real platoon sergeant’s I had over the years. Man, he killed that role. Giovanni Ribisi was spot on as a medic too.
@Ettienne_vd_W
@Ettienne_vd_W 6 ай бұрын
Im a 22 year old South African. My grandfather was a paratrooper or "Parabat" and served in Zimbanwe or Rhodesia (depending on whos asking) and the Border War (Grensoorlog) in Angola. Love to see this covered as we did not receive much education on the matter even in South African public schools. Loved this video, keep up the great entertainment/youtube education👍🏻
@goodputin4324
@goodputin4324 6 ай бұрын
So you're a Seefa
@perrrc1252
@perrrc1252 6 ай бұрын
Great job, Aaron! Thoroughly enjoyed this video and really hope this is the start of a new series!
@deltamike3418
@deltamike3418 6 ай бұрын
Definitely a departure from your normal content, but it's fun hearing you talk about that movie and why it resonates with you. Haven't seen it yet, but it seems like a solid plot, and it's good that they had nuance in the characters, not just "Rhodie bad!" talking points.
@ShellShock794
@ShellShock794 6 ай бұрын
I'm liking the direction of this channel. I started to notice in the second half of 2023 that your videos were giving a vibe that felt like "Today I'm reviewing this gun for a paycheck" but videos like these feel so much more genuine and more like this is what you want to do, not what you need to do. Or maybe I'm just an idiot that completely misread the vibes.
@tn_bluestem
@tn_bluestem 6 ай бұрын
This is probably my favorite video of yours so far. Really well made and insightful
@ascentoffroad
@ascentoffroad 6 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos you have made. Awesome work.
@karolpiotrowski3511
@karolpiotrowski3511 6 ай бұрын
For anyone interested in Rhodesian history I highly recommend the channel of Five Romeo Romeo - he has a great series of history videos full of interesting facts and he's also a former member of the Rhodesia Regiment. Highly recommended for no-frills, down to earth story telling.
@phyrr2
@phyrr2 6 ай бұрын
5-R-R is great! John van Zyl is another one (hosted by Hannes Wessels). They've had a lot of the guys being interviewed from various books on the conflict
@dryciderz
@dryciderz 6 ай бұрын
💯 he is a great story teller with so much first hand knowledge
@sapprdaddy
@sapprdaddy 6 ай бұрын
That was actually really good. You should do more stuff like this.
@jaenbrits1652
@jaenbrits1652 6 ай бұрын
Excellent Video. Subscribed. Also, keep making character breakdowns like this. Great work.
@LeeDaegon
@LeeDaegon 6 ай бұрын
i love ur usual gun videos but this was actually pretty awesome to watch. thanks for video!
@jdiluigi
@jdiluigi 6 ай бұрын
You go brother. I can only watch so many guys laying in the dirt or standing at a picnic table shooting targets. You do make it way more than that. Bur even this can get repetitive. I like this.
@cotybowman8825
@cotybowman8825 6 ай бұрын
I am a massive military history nut. The Rhodesian Bush War is fascinating. It's one of the reasons I have several FALs.
@scnorris629
@scnorris629 6 ай бұрын
Honestly just watching you explain battles in history and actually learning stuff or education system ignores is very entertaining. I’m not saying i think it should be a series or something, but I would find it very interesting and would personally love it if that were so
@art.ref.eugecagayandeoroci9986
@art.ref.eugecagayandeoroci9986 6 ай бұрын
congrats! this is pretty good. can't wait for similar content or deep dives in the future
@michaelditto5469
@michaelditto5469 6 ай бұрын
This was one of my deployment movies in Afghanistan 06-07. So freakin good. It became one of those movies where it would be playing on my laptop in a common area, and I turn around and there are 40 dudes trying to watch it also. Damn good times.
@ryang8040
@ryang8040 6 ай бұрын
This is brilliant. Taking our favorite action heros and explaining the lore behind them.
@justinae1658
@justinae1658 6 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your movie breakdown! I like how you brought the history into it to build a bigger picture. Excited to see what movie you do next
@michaelrivera7719
@michaelrivera7719 6 ай бұрын
"Pinned them to the deck" , I haven't heard that one until I watched your synopsis of a awesome flick , I also share the same interest as you,keep up the good work.
@matthew.patten
@matthew.patten 6 ай бұрын
I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I kindly request that you continue to produce such exceptional content on a regular basis.
@TexasTunic
@TexasTunic 6 ай бұрын
Admin nerding out is great because we are all nerds as well
@Berm_Blaster
@Berm_Blaster 6 ай бұрын
Don't categorize me as a nerd. YOU DON'T KNOW ME!! lol
@ferrariscuderia4290
@ferrariscuderia4290 3 ай бұрын
Just subscribed to this channel, and I like the pace and script so much that I don't even skip over the paid ads!
@MSchuits
@MSchuits 5 ай бұрын
Am genuinely lost for words... this was an amazing video. I have never seen your channel before. I, like yourself am a massive fan of the movie. This breakdown was historical, informative and just downright fascinating. What's clear is that you are a great story teller. You've gained a fan and a sub! Well done.
6 ай бұрын
Legit! You provided a lot of food for thought. I hope this style of content continues.
@ivanme6217
@ivanme6217 6 ай бұрын
History, cinema, and guns. Love this!
@bonnerapplegate4824
@bonnerapplegate4824 6 ай бұрын
Amazing video and Breakdown on a interesting character, Cant wait for you to do more of these!
@KingslayerBeforeDawn
@KingslayerBeforeDawn Ай бұрын
Yo, I really enjoy these longer videos where you talk about more than just the firearm. Keep up the
@owen4420
@owen4420 6 ай бұрын
The Car-15 Video was why I found your channel, glad you made a video on this wonderful movie.
@justinkochaver4403
@justinkochaver4403 6 ай бұрын
Blood diamond is a badass movie. Time for a rewatch, so thanks for that.
@timunderbakke8756
@timunderbakke8756 6 ай бұрын
Loved getting more obscure military history. Great video on a great topic
@jeromydehaan4991
@jeromydehaan4991 6 ай бұрын
I really liked this vid admin. Your delivery and video editing are absolute 🔥
@akirabellner8722
@akirabellner8722 6 ай бұрын
This should be a recurring series, i wouldn't mind eating my toilet and sipping my coffee to more videos like these, Really makes you connect somehow.
@exlposean
@exlposean 6 ай бұрын
I rarely comment on videos, but this video was so well paced and narrated with such passion. Bravo sir. Keep it up!
@guntherrindfrey6764
@guntherrindfrey6764 6 ай бұрын
Loved this episode I am a south African who served in the military and found your comments quite accurate . Great show!!
@TacticalBarber
@TacticalBarber 6 ай бұрын
Need more of this kind of content! Admin kicks ass.
@davidduafala3050
@davidduafala3050 6 ай бұрын
This was a excellent review. I never heard the theory about Aids and Archer before. While being a little off topic the reason that the RLI Fireforce jumped into combat so frequently is that they didn't have the Helicopters needed for that roll. So if you want to move a large number of troops but your few Helicopters are to valuable to risk your best option is to kick those needed troops out of a old DC3
@kjw116
@kjw116 6 ай бұрын
My mom was born in Rhodesia, and my grandfather on my mom's side fought in the Rhodesian Bush War. Additionally, my grandmother's brothers were also involved in the war, with one of them serving in the Selous Scouts. After my parents got divorced, my mom dated a guy she knew from high school, who was a RECCE during the South African Bush War. Furthermore, my dad was conscripted into the army, where he worked in communications and contributed to the development of one of the first UAVs. My dad's dad, my grandfather, had a brother who was a civil engineer and worked for the old South African government on the development of the nuclear bomb.
@papadragon2561
@papadragon2561 6 ай бұрын
Bro, I literally thought I was the only one who loved this movie that much. Also, merc work is awesome. Keep up the great work!
@Mercenary56
@Mercenary56 6 ай бұрын
This was some awesome content! I can see some of these tangents being content all on their own! Especially the mercenary bit
@TheNightrider88
@TheNightrider88 6 ай бұрын
I mean, this is literally the best role of DiCaprio. Lik, totally. Almost unbelievable.
@NiceHeistFilms
@NiceHeistFilms 6 ай бұрын
​@@Anoneemus_NoenaymeNo.
@smokeeater917
@smokeeater917 6 ай бұрын
Man this is hands down the best video you've ever made! Keep it up!
@charliespence5962
@charliespence5962 6 ай бұрын
This is your best stuff Admin. Love you nerding out on everything.
@hooks4638
@hooks4638 6 ай бұрын
This has been one of my Favorite Admin videos. Plus, it fits in very well with his cool gun, cool clone, and "larp" type stuff. (I'm probably gonna get skewered for this) I've never seen Blood Diamond but I'll be watching it now. Possibly even this weekend.
@Doubledragondickpunch
@Doubledragondickpunch 6 ай бұрын
Loved the history lesson, the movie breakdown, and how the weapon played a part. I think you've found your groove. Please keep it up.
@JH-bb5ne
@JH-bb5ne 6 ай бұрын
Really like the way you presented this content… this is a nice change of pace to go w/ a nice beer.
@harrisonkone
@harrisonkone 6 ай бұрын
This was really refreshing. Love this type of content! Well done!
@theunisdekok9519
@theunisdekok9519 6 ай бұрын
Great Stuff Admin Its awesome seeing the evolution of this channel, not just giving short reviews on guns but forming a point of relevance on these weapons and the people that had to use them whether they wanted or not and adding this film really brings that home. I still know a lot of the men who fought these two wars and you never hear them talk about it, but when they do you realize the horror and hardship of it all and the decisions they had to make between following orders and whats Right. Like you said its Racketeering Thanks Bru..
@theangrymarmot8336
@theangrymarmot8336 6 ай бұрын
Great episode. I read Robert Young Pelton's book "License to Kill : Hired guns in the war on terror" years ago and it was a good read. If I remember correctly there was a bit of the book devoted to Executive Outcomes and some of their....exploits.
@Dragon11730
@Dragon11730 6 ай бұрын
100% feel free to do more videos like this. Loved it.
@ShooterSD72
@ShooterSD72 6 ай бұрын
This is one of the best videos you’ve done thus far! loved it!
@sestorm2159
@sestorm2159 6 ай бұрын
Very well made video! These videos can easily be sprinkled in with the other content
@bleepbloop8465
@bleepbloop8465 6 ай бұрын
Damn wasn't expecting this kind of content. Keep it coming bru
@billwesley2213
@billwesley2213 Ай бұрын
It was awesome seeing you talk about something you really love so much. Thank you for sharing that.
@JohnShaw26.2
@JohnShaw26.2 6 ай бұрын
Bought this movie from iTunes last week. It’s been years. Perfect timing for your video release 💪🏼 thanks!!
@poisonousbadge126
@poisonousbadge126 6 ай бұрын
I met a man in maderia (portugal) who was in the rhodesian SAS during the war, after a long while I learned he was a mercenary working for a organization full of ex german ss in africa. He gave me all of his gear and other memorabilia.
@Overlord99762
@Overlord99762 6 ай бұрын
Idk how I'd feel being amongst former SS dudes.
@rafaelalodio5116
@rafaelalodio5116 6 ай бұрын
And he just gave you his stuff?
@Tony27654
@Tony27654 6 ай бұрын
That’s crazy, my paternal family is from Madeira. But they came to the US in early 1900s.
@poisonousbadge126
@poisonousbadge126 6 ай бұрын
@@rafaelalodio5116 yep his kid had zero interest. I got a parachute, medals from ww2, pouches. Cartridges from Mauser. Man the guy was so3m hardliners now I think of it. He was half german half rhodesian. He gave me so much stuff from ss Das Reich.
@earlturner6023
@earlturner6023 6 ай бұрын
@@Overlord99762 It'd be awesome, quit being a loser
@BeingFireRetardant
@BeingFireRetardant 6 ай бұрын
I have watched your channel since the beginning and I think this might have been your best episode.
@basty1man
@basty1man 6 ай бұрын
great video and a concept I hope you return to. I fell in love with the Car-15s watching Black Hawk down but as I delved deeper into the history behind it, Blood diamond became a firm favorite of mine too and the Car-15 remains an absolutely beautiful weapon in my eyes.
@alaintrudel193
@alaintrudel193 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the history lesson. Not covered in Canadian and/or Quebec history classes either. Love this kind of videos from. Love your channel.
@Echo7Kyle
@Echo7Kyle 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the history lesson. It’s so well done ! I didn’t know all of this
@hobbyoftheday4017
@hobbyoftheday4017 6 ай бұрын
I think there are many of us out here that can appreciate the character of Danny archer.
@akiva2112
@akiva2112 6 ай бұрын
Loved this, please more history style vids like this for your fave movies
@AdminYTSA
@AdminYTSA 6 ай бұрын
As a South African, I'd like to thank you for doing your homework. Good video
@ApprovedAirsoft
@ApprovedAirsoft 6 ай бұрын
Hands down best movie i watched growing up... definetly wasnt old enough to see it, but ever since I started finding an interest in history and seeing admin talking about this on yt, I dont regret it any more
@totenfurwotan4478
@totenfurwotan4478 6 ай бұрын
I have watched blood diamond so many times and it never gets old
@prointernetuser
@prointernetuser 6 ай бұрын
We speak the same language, Admin. I've been trying to find more content on Danny Archer and the Blood Diamond movie ever since forever and this video pretty much scratched all the itches I had. I can proudly say I identify as Danny Archer. I'm really digging this type of video and this format. There are tons of other tacticool "literally me" characters from movies and shows you can explore with it and I hope you keep it up.
@combo963
@combo963 6 ай бұрын
Great job bro! Digging the content!
@sAssclown
@sAssclown 6 ай бұрын
This is top tier content. I love history & I also loved this movie when I was a kid. I literally signed up for the peace corps to go to Africa because of this movie.
@poisonousbadge126
@poisonousbadge126 6 ай бұрын
As a son of a rhodesian family living in SA this is amazing. I don't agree with what was done in the nation, but it was certainly one of the nation's of all time.
@edgaraf9411
@edgaraf9411 5 ай бұрын
Lol
@TopYOLOTop
@TopYOLOTop 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved this video! More of these niche videos would be great. Keep it up 👍
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