The damming indictment of this film is that an unimaginative idiot like me could have written the plot. In fact I did write the plot! Within a few minutes of the start of the film I had every major plot point mapped out, and idly continued to watch in the hope there may be a twist or a moment of originality.

But nope, the story followed its pre ordained curve to a tolerance that would shame a master craftsmen.

The producers couldn't even cast imaginatively. The white Africans played by Brit actors turned out to be villains...who'd have thought? The redeeming features of the film are perfectly good acting, good production values- apart from the script obviously- and it wasn't too long.

If like me you have children and movie watching time is precious, watch The Last King of Scotland (9), The Constant Gardner(7), or even the Lord of War (5) before Blood Diamonds (2), if your in a mood for a view of white imperialism over Africa.