While many people look at diamonds as a beautiful token of affection, there are those that make their living off of them. Watching the recent Oscar ceremonies would make their tongues hang out with envy. The diamonds that were worn that night was worth millions of dollars. Those that are making their living off of diamonds aren’t always doing it legally. The news is filled with stories about people stealing jewelry from stores and robbing homes for it. There are even couples that steal diamonds from open houses by distracting the broker and ransacking the house for them.The stories in the news often make great scripts for movies. There are dozens of movies about stealing diamonds. One in particular is part of the trio of the Ocean movies. Ocean’s 13 is a great film starring George Clooney, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt. The third in the series, the team is set out to steal four prized diamond necklaces. Their logic comes from trying to destroy a man that they feel has destroyed the leader of their group. They set out on a mission to steal the necklaces and as usual, the group entertains and delights the audience in their quest.
Another famous movie surrounding the theme of diamond quests is called Cradle to the Grave. This exciting movie stars Jet Li and Earl Simmons. The plot surrounds a character named Tony Fait who pulls off a complicated heist of stealing a cachet of black diamonds. The only thing he loves more than diamonds is his daughter. After an agent of the Taiwanese government finds out that he has stolen the diamonds, Fait becomes entangled in a world of kidnapping and deceit. The agent comes from halfway around the world to get his diamonds back and decides to test Fait’s love for his daughter by kidnapping her in hopes of receiving the diamonds back. If you like a good movie with an exciting twist, then this is one to see.
Hollywood seems to continue the trend of diamond stealing in many movies. The success of these movies keeps the movie-goers heading back for more. One of the original plots about stealing diamonds comes from the James Bond series. These movies are forever imbedded in our minds as some of the top movies of all time. The action and adventure of James Bond thrilled everyone. The movie Diamonds are Forever was a top money maker. The story revolves around a villain that is trying to steal diamonds to make a super powered laser. James Bond jumps in and spoils his plans. This movie came out in 1986, and it is still one of the favorites in the Bond series.
Hollywood is sure to continue the trend of diamond stealing plots. This is because we continue to keep going. The story of good versus evil has us wanting more and more. They will keep writing and we will keep watching.
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