It's OK, but not great

Rating: 4/10 (7 May 2007)

I was hoping for another powerful African set film like "The Constant Gardener", but "Blood Diamond" is not as good as that, or as affecting or as emotionally resonant.
I'll grant you that "Blood Diamond" does have it's moments. It looks wonderful (all burnt browns and oranges) and Djimon Hounsou is truly terrific and gives a very powerful and convincing performance. His Oscar nomination was well deserved. DiCaprio is OK, but I didn't really believe him as an ex mercenary and Jennifer Connolly, as gorgeous as she still is (hello Mr. Shallow), didn't have nearly enough to do.
Such a shame. It should have been great.