MONEY. Review on Blood Diamond Movie

I will not get into the specifics and mechanics of who directed the film and who did the screen play. But what I would definitely draw attention to certain aspects of the movie that really caught my attention.

Conveying an important message through powerful storytelling and imagery Most people who have watched Hotel Rwanda will agree that both movies are joined through a common theme and topic. Both talk about political instability and insurgency in Africa although in different countries.

Both talk of conflict within the diaspora of their respective stories. While Rwanda recreates the incidents I believe that blood diamond is a fiction set in the backdrop of a real life scenario. But at the end of the day, blood diamond succeeds in getting the message across powerfully and is sure to have a lasting impression on the movie audiences.

The dialogues are scripted to perfection with an effective combination of both wit and seriousness to strike the right chords at the right time with respect to the story and the plot.

The screenplay is racy and the story telling is slick, except in certain cases relating to Dicaprio’s love interest in the film jennifer connelly. Its however the manner in which the underlying reality of how conflict diamonds are mined and find their way into the international marketplace at the expense of innocent lives of the natives of sierra leone and how the international buyers are manipulating market forces to keep diamond prices at a premium.

Dicaprio has acted excellently and has definitely matured as an actor, he brings his character to life and portrays him brilliantly, dont miss the zimbabwian accent and mannerisms of Dicaprio a high point of the film.

Each character has layers and deeper characters that are brought out through the film by imagery and stories of their past.

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in all a must watch film. I only feel bad that Dicaprio despite getting

a nomination for Best actor in the Golden Globes didnt win.