Blood Diamond (2006)

Blood Diamond (BD) squeaks onto the list holding on to the bottom rung at #250. Most people know that diamonds are highly valued and come at a high cost, but usually consider this cost in dollars - not lives. BD attempts to give the viewer a peek into the world behind the diamond market, while entertaining them for a couple hours too (of course).

I am not going to pretend to know all the facts about the diamond-mining industry and its' related market(s) or what proper South African/African-native accents should sound like, so I will be considering the movie to be mostly accurate in those aspects. Before viewing BD, I had heard a bit about the movie through others' opinions and my own previous experience with DiCaprio movies - some I like (The Man in the Iron Mask, Catch Me If You Can) and some I don't (Gangs of New York) - leaving me unsure of what to expect. I liked Blood Diamond - it kept a pace that held my interest while telling a story that most people (including myself) find intriguing. While the ending may not surprise, BD will certainly entertain and please anyone looking for a film with action, drama, and a straight-forward plot.