Diamond Men (2001)
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Reviews Counted:62
Fresh:50
Rotten:12
Average Rating:7/10
Consensus: Robert Forster's tour-de-force performance, along with Daniel M. Cohen's sensitive direction and subtly shaded screenplay, brings rare heft to this mentor/protégé buddy film.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Eddie (Robert Forster) is an aging traveling diamond salesman from the old school of dealers who developed longstanding relationships with their clients and prided themselves in their knowledge of... [More]
Starring: Donnie Wahlberg, Robert Forster, Bess Armstrong, Jasmine Guy
Director: Daniel M. Cohen
Reviews for Diamond Men
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3/5 |
An excellently performed, superbly written film
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A- |
...a lost classic, a beautiful miniature evocation of a unconventional, minor-key way of life. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
...an incredibly entertaining look at a pair of exceedingly compelling characters. Full Review |
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2/4 |
A mildly pleasant film with two charming leads. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
...a wonderful character study with an unforgettable acting performance by Robert Forster. Full Review |
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4.5/5 |
What this film does, which other genre movies often neglect to do, is remind us that we are all people who don't always act the way you'd think we should. Full Review |
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The film means well but lacks punch, edginess or anything else that would make it memorable. Full Review |
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4/5 |
It's certainly a gem. Full Review |
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3/4 |
This well-acted film is a nifty little change of pace. Full Review |
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3/4 |
One of those rare small movies that come out of nowhere and surprise you with their unassuming charm, wily intelligence and graceful acting. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Cohen serves his actors smartly, and though the film has no artistic weight, it has the craft of a story firmly committed to good characters. Full Review |
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The movie is warmed by a fine sense of place and the lovingly elaborated detail of the salesman's life. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Wahlberg looks like a rising star, while the seasoned Forster manifests his usual sober authority and approachable masculinity. Full Review |
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