Interesting film with action, depth and complicated characters

Rating: 8/10 (6 February 2010)

I loved this film. :) It is about people caught up in the brutal wars of West Africa - part of the legacy of colonialism.
The film deals with issues of ethics, love, race, colonialism, post-colonialism, children forced to become soldiers, forced labour, and in particular, the "blood diamonds" - gems that are sold through gem traders, to ordinary people in first world nations for jewellery, to finance these dirty wars in West Africa.
This film can really open your eyes to some of the terrible realities of the world, and how we are involved in them.... And by becoming aware of our role in these terrible realities, we can take responsibility for stopping them.