A provocative examination on politics and social conflict

Rating: 10/10 (7 January 2007)

Blood Diamond is a film that depicts a certain period in a graphic and narrow scope. Although it's subject matter raises countless idealogical and moral questions, the film's predominate intention is to inform the viewer with a pragmatic perspective. Certain images in this film will resonate with you for days, the subtle and intriguing land scape of Africa is often meshed with the inhumane images that lie with in it, stating that humans are the true tyrants of nature. Unlike many films of this genre Blood Diamond reflects on contemporary racial turmoil with malicious intent, in addition to this the film generates an accusation towards prior and current atrocities such as apartheid and the foreign exchange trade. The performances are electrifying from DiCaprio's morally complacent diamond smuggler to Djimon Hounsou's petrified and conscience stricken fisherman. Edward Zwick once again directs the film on an epic scale with a candid eye. Blood Diamond isn't necessarily a film you will enjoy, astonishingly it's completely in contrast to that it's a film that invokes you to sympathize and accept leaving you impinged and invigorated.