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Diamond Men

Play trailer Poster for Diamond Men R Released Sep 28, 2001 1h 42m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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81% Tomatometer 62 Reviews 58% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Eddie Miller (Robert Forster) has spent his life traversing the roads of Pennsylvania, selling diamonds and jewelry to small shops. After a heart attack makes him an insurance risk, his company informs Eddie that it's time he trains his replacement, Bobby Walker (Donnie Wahlberg), a coarse, brash young man with no sales experience. Despite their differences, the two become friends, and Bobby introduces Eddie to Tina (Jasmine Guy), a madam with a rough exterior but a heart of gold.
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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.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Rated: 3/4 Oct 15, 2009 Full Review Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly The movie is warmed by a fine sense of place and the lovingly elaborated detail of the salesman's life. Sep 26, 2002 Full Review Tom Keogh Seattle Times Wahlberg looks like a rising star, while the seasoned Forster manifests his usual sober authority and approachable masculinity. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 20, 2002 Full Review Joe Leydon The Moving Picture Show It's a little movie with a great big selling point: Robert Forster's subtly nuanced and effortlessly engaging portrayal of Eddie Miller. Rated: 3/4 Jul 18, 2014 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Caffeinated Clint Moviehole An excellently performed, superbly written film Rated: 3/5 Oct 29, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Solid performances in what, I guess, is a character study because there isn't much of a plot. It's mostly about a couple of diamond salesmen, one a mentor to the other, and the situations they get into that are.... situational as they visit various jewelers, motels, bars, and a brothel while on the road until something goes wrong. It knows what it is, which is why it's probably better and easier to watch and review than more ballyhooed movies that think they're something else or something more. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Frances H Warmly human character based indie whose poster here is nothing like the actual film itself--a refreshing movie for grownups. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/15 Full Review Audience Member This low-budget buddy film may lack punch or edginess, but owing to the charm of the intergenerational bonding at the warm heart of the story and the mentor-protege dynamic between its two charming leads, Diamond Men turns out to be a mildly pleasant film that means well, and is made all the more worthwhile for its fantastically satisfying ending. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Robert Forster's subtle "nice guy" performance in "Diamond Men" is one of the main reasons to watch the film, if not the only reason. Donnie Wahlberg is likable in his supporting role and the script offers some fine twists, but there is nothing here that engages or involves viewer. Cohen's direction and script hold up for the most part, but neither is very solid. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member i love donnie in this movie. I really dont think i would recomend this to anyone. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A little uneven in tone and pace, but made largely enjoyable by a well written script and Robert Forster. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Eddie Miller (Robert Forster) has spent his life traversing the roads of Pennsylvania, selling diamonds and jewelry to small shops. After a heart attack makes him an insurance risk, his company informs Eddie that it's time he trains his replacement, Bobby Walker (Donnie Wahlberg), a coarse, brash young man with no sales experience. Despite their differences, the two become friends, and Bobby introduces Eddie to Tina (Jasmine Guy), a madam with a rough exterior but a heart of gold.
Director
Daniel M. Cohen
Screenwriter
Daniel M. Cohen
Production Co
Half Fast Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 28, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Mono