Toronto Mike

Blood Diamond

A Movie Reel

Blood Diamond: 8 out of 10.

I really liked "Blood Diamond" and I don't really like many films.  Leonardo DiCaprio puts on a South African accent and it works.  Jennifer Connelly played an American, but I'm sure I heard her slip into a faux British accent a couple of times a'la Madonna, although I forgive her because she's Jennifer Connelly.  Djimon Hounsou was also good, but he's always good.  In fact, one indication you're watching a decent movie is the presence of Djimon Hounsou.

The story is compelling, although more than a little depressing.  The T.I.A. thread leaves little hope for a stable, safe and productive Africa.  If everyone watched this movie, I suspect diamond sales would plummet.  It is to diamonds what "Super Size Me" was to McDonald's.

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