A powerful and well produced movie

Rating: 10/10 (3 February 2007)

To be concise, this movie is a powerful depiction of the struggles that people have faced in recent history. I would recommend seeing it because without knowing where we stand, it is impossible to judge the situation around us. If we are uninformed, we are doomed to repeat and perpetuate past horrors that can be hopefully be avoided in the future.
This film has everything going for it: seamless cinematography, compelling delivery, strong writing, and solid acting. If you're looking for a thriller or a good way to spend a few hours, you'll get that; however, you will come out of that theater with an insight that you didn't have before. You may laugh, or cry, or turn your head in revulsion, but I guarantee that you will feel better for it.
That noted, if you can't stand depictions of brutal violence, this probably isn't the movie for you. Read the wikipedia article on blood diamonds instead. (it should be noted that violence is not dwelt upon as in some movies, it is merely present. Comparable to, although far more realistic than, Lord of the Rings)