A film to be taught in Film schools

Rating: 7/10 (24 March 2008)

"Blood Diamond" has essentially three endings, each representing a different era of Hollywood film-making -and these endings are sequenced in the same order that the periods they represent. I ticked "contains spoiler" just in case, but I won't go into plot specifics. I think any mildly experienced viewer will recognize what I am referring to, while watching the film. The first ending is the Dramatic Hollywood, when people wanted to live drama for the shake of it, because drama intensified dreaming and people where a little more romantic than today. The second ending is the Family Hollywood, where the only thing of value in this wealthy world is family, its bonds, endurance and continuance. The third ending is Politically Correct Hollywood, where "a few good (wo)men" stand up against evil corporations, and not only do they win their personal fight, but they change permanently they way business is done. These three endings, are sequenced in a totally linear and essentially unconnected way, and that's the weakness of this otherwise excellent and disturbing film, but also the reason why it should be taught or at least referenced in Film Schools.