Superb movie !!

Rating: 10/10 (30 August 2009)

Warning! May contain spoilers!
Overview:
Blood Diamond is an over the top violent action-thriller film. It is set against the civil war in Sierra Leone. It describes how the diamond smugglers based in countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe etc to name a few take advantage of the situation in Sierra Leone and sell the diamonds off to European countries at a huge margin. A part of the money they earn is used to fuel more tensions between the rival ethnic groups in the country. One American journalist (Jennifer Connelly) together with a young diamond smuggler (Leonardo Di Caprio) and a local Mende tribesman (Djimon Hounsou) set out together with different objectives. They end up helping each other in their needs and ultimately cracking down on the illegal diamond business.
Was it any good?:
Blood Diamond is an awesome movie! Flawless direction backed by an outstanding screenplay and acting and an excellent background score, Blood Diamond won't let you settle down for a minute. I liked the way how every part of the smuggling racket was documented in the movie. Leonardo Di Caprio delivered an Oscar worthy performance. It's about time he grab an award at the Oscars. Jennifer Connelly did a fine job as a journalist too. Film's music is really worth checking out. It added the necessary emotions to this bloody thriller.
Verdict:
Set aside 2 ½ hours of your life, free your mind and enjoy this vintage thriller.