Leo is awesome in this movie. The character he plays isn't one you like at first, but he redeems himself in the end as best as he can. The horrors of the diamond industry are fully developed through following one man's search for his family, especially his son. A large pink diamond is found in the river. There are many people who want to use it to fulfill their dreams. Who wins out? You have to watch but I bet you can predict it.
Although I think this movie was well made and brings attention to the cruelty of the diamond industry in poor nations, the predictability of the plot was unfortunate. That and the fact that the romantic relationship between Leo and Jennifer C. who plays an idealistic journalist, isn't believable. You wonder what she's doing there. Granted a nosy journalist makes sense, asking the two to be romantic doesn't.
There is much voilence and destruction, morally and otherwise. It's a tough movie to watch but it has a hopeful ending. Be in the mood to see something sad and definitely don't go after dinner.
Worth the money: $$$ 1/2
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