Stone cold melted heart! Brilliant!

Rating: 9/10 (3 March 2007)

A thoroughly entertaining film. Subjects such as conflict stones are a rarely discussed issue as it is far from the day-to-day lives of most of us. Politically based films such as these have a huge burden to deliver a morale teaching. This film definitely delivers. DiCaprio's character (Danny Archer) is believable and you find yourself liking and disliking him at the same time. DiCaprio really shows that he has matured as an actor and can rise to any challenge. Even his South African accent is flawless. Djimon Hounsou's character aptly named 'Solomon' Vandy is powerful and in the midst of what is almost an action film does give you reason to feel choked and even well up at occasion. This film has a lot of heart! A must watch.