Diamonds are a girls best friend, unless they're African

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2007)

Tara had been keen to see this for a while, so we got it out last night "Blood Diamond" is a story based upon the ruthless diamond industry in Africa. It follows the story of Solomon, an African man who discovers a massive diamond while prospecting under duress. Word gets out about his discovery and he soon is tracked down by Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio, in a much manlier role than "Titanic"). Danny is a diamond smuggler and sees getting this diamond as his chance to get out of Africa.
It's a powerful movie, giving great insight into the diamond trade in Africa. It shows us the horrific political struggles going on in parts of Africa and the devastation many people face. To be honest, some of it went way over my head, but it again hammers home the atrocities that go in this continent for luxuries to provided to the West.
An excellent cast, spearheaded by Leo, as well as some amazing cinematography. Gripping. Worth seeing.