Blood Diamond Is Bloody Good
Diamond smuggling, terrorism, idealistic journalism, failed loyalties, greed, gore. What more can you ask for?
Actually, I found this to be a very entertaining and suspenseful drama with some of the best non-car chase scenes in recent memory.
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Danny Archer, a South African mercenary turned diamond smuggler with a hint of Indiana Jones persona — hot on the trail of a rare diamond that was found by captured prisoner Solomon Vandy, played impeccably by Djimon Hounsou.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Connelly portrays the seasoned yet idealistic journalist Maddy Bowen who is looking to topple the corrupt diamond industry by publishing the truth behind the mining of diamonds, how many diamonds arrive in America through horrific South African brutality.
Highly recommended viewing, although some scenes are extremely graphic and too strong for young children.
Stars Leonardo DiCaprio - getting better all the time as a actor, Djimon Hounsou - fantastic actor although I wish I knew how to correctly pronounce his name, and the always *gorgeous* Jennifer Connelly. Huzzah!