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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

Theatrical Release:Sep 7, 2001 Limited

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... 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 the trade. He is faced with a demotion when the new management of his company deems him too high a risk for carrying their expensive cache of diamonds. His last assignment is to train a rookie salesman, Bobby (Donnie Wahlberg), whose only job experience is in servicing vending machines and whose cocky sales tactics promise to alienate Eddie's hard-won clientele. Needless to say, the relationship between the two men gets off to a less than amiable start. Eventually, though, the two find that each has something valuable to offer the other. DIAMOND MEN represents an impressive contribution to Daniel Cohen's early directing efforts. The film's quirky plotline and sincere, understated character portrayals are a winning combination. The unlikely match of Wahlberg and Forster creates a wonderfully funny tension that eventually blossoms into endearing friendship. [More]

Starring: Donnie Wahlberg, Robert Forster, Bess Armstrong, Jasmine Guy

Starring: Donnie Wahlberg, Robert Forster, Bess Armstrong, Jasmine Guy, Kristin Minter, Kate Forster, George Coe, Nikki Fritz, Glen Phillips

Director: Daniel M. Cohen

Director: Daniel M. Cohen
Screenwriter: Daniel M. Cohen
Producer: Daniel M. Cohen
Composer: Garrett Parks

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Feb 11, 2003

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3/4

Jonathan Rosenbaum

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Chicago Reader

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 26 2006 03:16 AM

Combustible Celluloid

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4.5/5

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 06 2005 07:54 PM

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3/5

Clint Morris

An excellently performed, superbly written film

comment Comment | Oct., 29 2005 12:09 AM

Moviehole

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2/5

Emanuel Levy

No review available.

comment Comment | Aug., 10 2005 09:37 PM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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Philip Martin

...a lost classic, a beautiful miniature evocation of a unconventional, minor-key way of life.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 11 2005 08:32 AM

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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3.5/4

David Nusair

...an incredibly entertaining look at a pair of exceedingly compelling characters.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 22 2003 07:32 PM

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Wilson Morales

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 13 2003 05:20 PM

BlackFilm.com

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2/4

Ross Anthony

A mildly pleasant film with two charming leads.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 16 2003 05:55 PM

Hollywood Report Card

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3.5/4

Gary Brown

...a wonderful character study with an unforgettable acting performance by Robert Forster.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 14 2003 02:58 PM

Houston Community Newspapers

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4.5/5

Doug Brunell

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 Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 17 2002 08:21 AM

Film Threat

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Jean Lowerison

The film means well but lacks punch, edginess or anything else that would make it memorable.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 21 2002 08:16 AM

San Diego Metropolitan

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Margaret A. McGurk

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 15 2002 08:16 AM

Cincinnati Enquirer

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4/5

Mark Halverson

It's certainly a gem.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 10 2002 08:32 AM

Sacramento News & Review

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3/4

Jeff Vice

This well-acted film is a nifty little change of pace.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 04 2002 03:26 PM

Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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3/4

Sean Means

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 Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 04 2002 08:41 AM

Salt Lake Tribune

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3/4

David Elliott

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 Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 27 2002 04:38 PM

San Diego Union-Tribune

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Ella Taylor

The movie is warmed by a fine sense of place and the lovingly elaborated detail of the salesman's life.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 26 2002 02:08 PM

L.A. Weekly

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2.5/4

Tom Keogh

Wahlberg looks like a rising star, while the seasoned Forster manifests his usual sober authority and approachable masculinity.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 20 2002 07:24 PM

Seattle Times

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