Bloody great.

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2006)

Blood Diamond is easily one of my favorite films of the year. Great story with dynamics, intellect and interesting characters. The film has a very documentary style feel to it, which increases the suspense ten fold. The visuals that take place in this film range from heart wrenching, to beautiful. The story is never lost, and never becomes "hollywood", there are no fast cuts, and music video style editing, yet it maintains a riveting pace. It really is great film-making. Edward Zwick has quickly become one of my favorite Directors. I hope he never loses his depth because it's refreshing to see a great story done real, and with substance. He just keeps the hits coming lately, and I hope he's here to stay.