Review of Blood Diamond (2006) by Chinmay S — 31 Jan 2012

Violent and realistic. Maybe Zwick is a person who knows how to weave reality with a normal story into a fine bloody silk. Enough to describe Blood Diamond!

This review of Blood Diamond (2006) was written by Chinmay S on 31 Jan 2012.

Blood Diamond has generally received very positive reviews.

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