Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free First Class Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
28 used & new from £1.78
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Blood Diamond (2 Disc Special Edition) [2006] [DVD]
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

Blood Diamond (2 Disc Special Edition) [2006] [DVD]

DVD ~ Leonardo Di Caprio
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
RRP: £24.99
Price: £4.98 & eligible for Free UK delivery on orders over £5 with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £20.01 (80%)
In stock.
Items for dispatch to UK will be sold by Amazon's Preferred Merchant. (Why?) Gift-wrap available.

17 new from £2.82 11 used from £1.78
Learn about Lovefilm
Amazon's choice for DVD rental.
With a 14 day FREE trial. Learn more

Frequently Bought Together

Blood Diamond (2 Disc Special Edition) [2006] [DVD] + The Last King Of Scotland [DVD] [2006] + Hotel Rwanda [DVD]
Total RRP: £64.97
Price For All Three: £14.14

Some of these items ship sooner than the others. Show details

  • This item: Blood Diamond (2 Disc Special Edition) [2006] [DVD] DVD ~ Leonardo Di Caprio

    In stock.
    Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
    Eligible for FREE UK delivery on orders over £5 with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

  • The Last King Of Scotland [DVD] [2006] DVD ~ James McAvoy

    In stock.
    Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
    Eligible for FREE UK delivery on orders over £5 with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

  • Hotel Rwanda [DVD] DVD ~ Don Cheadle

    Usually dispatched within 2 to 5 weeks.
    Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
    Eligible for FREE UK delivery on orders over £5 with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Blood Diamond (2 Disc Special Edition) [2006] [DVD]
67% buy the item featured on this page:
Blood Diamond (2 Disc Special Edition) [2006] [DVD] 4.6 out of 5 stars (7)
£4.98
Blood Diamond [DVD] [2006]
27% buy
Blood Diamond [DVD] [2006] 4.3 out of 5 stars (104)
£4.98
The Last King Of Scotland [DVD] [2006]
3% buy
The Last King Of Scotland [DVD] [2006] 3.9 out of 5 stars (80)
£4.18
Hotel Rwanda [DVD]
1% buy
Hotel Rwanda [DVD] 4.7 out of 5 stars (75)
£4.98
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: Leonardo Di Caprio, Michael Sheen, Djimon Hounsou, Basil Wallace, Jennifer Connelly
  • Directors: Edward Zwick
  • Format: Anamorphic, Box set, PAL, Special Edition
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 18 Jun 2007
  • Run Time: 138 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000R342RW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,640 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Reviews

Synopsis
Set in Sierra Leone, BLOOD DIAMOND explores the role of diamond trading in the African civil war of the late 1990s. Narrowly escaping death when his village is invaded by Revolutionary United Front (RUF) militia, fisherman Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou) is enslaved at a diamond mine and has his family taken away from him. When he discovers an unusually large stone he buries it, knowing it might be his only means of retrieving his family. While Vandy is imprisoned, white African diamond smuggler Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio) overhears an angry RUF leader shouting at the farmer about the missing diamond. Seizing the opportunity, he gets Vandy out of jail, then offers to help find his family in return for half the stone’s worth. United by a common goal, the two men clash over drastically different values, but manage to stick together in pursuit of the prize. Meanwhile, Archer crosses paths with intrepid American journalist Maddie Bowen (Jennifer Connolly), whose obsession with uncovering the truth about conflict diamonds lands her in the middle of the bloody action. As the three embark on a dangerous journey filled with close calls, unlikely bonds form that threaten to change Archer’s unfeeling ways. Meanwhile, a subplot involving Vandy’s beloved son shows us the horror being done to and by child soldiers at the hands of the so-called freedom-fighting rebel forces. Addressing a serious subject with passion and skill, director Edward Zwick (THE LAST SAMURAI) delivers impressive action sequences that feel horrifically real without seeming excessive. While some critics have lambasted the film for its Hollywood elements, no one can argue against BLOOD DIAMOND's noble intentions or its stellar performances. To most viewers, the film is likely to provide a disturbing and educational insight into a world many know little about.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Last King Of Scotland [DVD] [2006]

The Last King Of Scotland [DVD] [2006]

DVD ~ James McAvoy
3.9 out of 5 stars (80)  £4.18
No Country For Old Men [DVD] [2007]

No Country For Old Men [DVD] [2007]

DVD ~ Tommy Lee Jones
3.3 out of 5 stars (166)  £4.97
Hotel Rwanda [DVD]

Hotel Rwanda [DVD]

DVD ~ Don Cheadle
4.7 out of 5 stars (75)  £4.98
Deja Vu [DVD] [2006]

Deja Vu [DVD] [2006]

DVD ~ Val Kilmer
3.4 out of 5 stars (73)  £2.98
Shooter [DVD] [2007]

Shooter [DVD] [2007]

3.7 out of 5 stars (69)  £3.87
› Explore similar items

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below
(2)
See all 2 tags...

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

7 Reviews
5 star:
 (4)
4 star:
 (3)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.6 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Performances give "Diamond" its luster, 27 Jun 2007
By Jenny J.J.I. "A New Yorker" (That Lives in Northern Nevada) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   
A rare and sizable diamond is found by a worker in a warlord's diamond mine. This adds even more turbulence to an already volatile situation as different forces attempt to seize the 'blood diamond.'

In a certain sense I found this film to comparable to 'Babel' - it tells s story that reveals an uncomfortable truth about our world, but remains grounded and personal with its perspective. Focusing of a few principle characters - with each actor/actress giving a solid performance - the film gives a really up-close look at a world fueled by greed and filled with violence. There is something rotten in the states of Africa and the 'blood diamond' of the title is practically a classic McGuffin - totally incidental to what is going on. But if people can get so worked up over just one diamond it gives you an idea about why the situation there is what it is - and just how expensive diamonds really are.

Leonrado DiCaprio done an excellent job in his role-no exaggeration. He excels as the aggressive and also at times sensitive smuggler. 2006 has been exceptional year for him with two powerhouse roles - the other being "The Departed" - and his career should be highly respected for that. Djimon Honsou is one of my favorite actors, so, naturally, I liked his work in this. But it isn't that I simply "liked" his work in this--he gave THE best performance in the movie. He handles the role of Solomon Vandy as if he IS Solomon- a truly moving character. I think this is Jennifer Connelly's second best performance in her career (the first being Requiem For A Dream). She plays Matty Bowen, journalist for Vital Affairs magazine. She shows how great an actress she can actually be, but it will never top her Requiem acting.

As Richard Roeper stated: "Edward Zwick is the master of politically correct thrillers". Well, I wholeheartedly agree with him. "Glory," "The Last Samaurai," and "The Siege" were spectacular and suspenseful pictures with great acting, and I'm going to chalk this up onto that list as well. There are some great action set pieces that had me on the edge of my seat. But Zwick and cinematographer Eduardo Serra make it look easy. "Blood Diamond" is violent, gritty, suspenseful, poignant, and long which is why it is worth your time.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Blood Diamond 2 Disc Edition, 25 Mar 2008
By Spider Monkey (UK) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)   
'Blood Diamond' is one of DiCaprios better films and one that leaves you thinking about the issues it explores long after the credits have rolled. All the actors play their roles well and the locations make for some stunning scenery. The storyline is pretty shocking at times and it feels like it is half action movie and half political commentary. The issues around blood diamonds are explained pretty well and it'll make you think twice about those innocuous sparkly stones that we see everywhere. As other reviewers have noted, the film is excellent, but the sanitised, saccharine Hollywood ending spoils what is a powerful film, with an important message. Overall though, I'd say this film is well worth watching, it will keep you engaged the whole way through and is well shot and acted. A directors cut without the last five minutes would be great!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gets to grips with instability in Africa, 17 Jul 2007
Expecting that this would be another stereo typical African film which failed to get under the skin of how things work on the continent, I managed to put off seeing it for a long time. But I was most pleasantly surprised. Instead of film about another African tragedy that traces all the ills to a few sources (which in this case could easily have been white South Africans again), this film carefully shows how problems in the continent are all strung together and how easily the fragile structures and economies can be rocked by events/resources/commodities - call them what you will - that developed countries are able to absorb in their stride. Similarly striking was the lengths that actors and directors alike went to in simulating the realities of the contacts. A string of scenes of wanton violence it is not. Carefully researched and executed it is.



Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Action with Sensitivity
This is a special dvd with some of the bonus features being attractive. The movie itself is action-packed but Di Caprio is particularly good as a sensitive diamond smuggler with... Read more
Published 2 months ago by E. Wong

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
This is a meaty and compelling film set in the heat and conflict of war-torn Sierra Leone at the turn of the last century. Read more
Published 5 months ago by tallpete33

5.0 out of 5 stars "TIA!"
Approaching this film, I really did dread that they were going to make a real hash of it (the subject matter) - but now I'm glad to say any prior misgivings were thoroughly... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bren Tierney

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Hollywood Action Film at Last!
Blood Diamond is an intelligent Action Film and that in today's climate is a rare thing. It is exciting and well produced. Leonardo DiCaprio is very good. Read more
Published 21 months ago by nmollo

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject






i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

The Body Shop

The Body Shop - Vitamin C Skin Boost
Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

›Shop The Body Shop

  

Let Olay Amaze You

Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml
Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

›Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

  

Train Hard...Play Hard

Nike, Gola, Converse, and more
Gear up with up to 60% off athletic and outdoor shoes.

›Shop now

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates