The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond (2008) May 2026

: Veteran actors like Ellen Burstyn —playing a dying opium addict—and Ann-Margret provide brief but powerful performances that "shatter the film's stillness". Notable Weaknesses

: Reviewers from Behind the Lens highlighted the outstanding costuming and production design, which effectively evoke the "Roaring 20s" in Memphis, Tennessee. The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond (2008)

: Widely considered the film's "saving grace," Howard’s portrayal of Fisher Willow is cited by reviewers at MovieWeb as real, organic, and layered. Critics at the Chicago Sun-Times noted she brings passion to a character that could otherwise seem like a "rude, self-absorbed brat". : Veteran actors like Ellen Burstyn —playing a

“It shows the vulnerability of a socially scorn socialite & in the end, I felt for her... I wanted to be her friend.” Rotten Tomatoes 2014 Journal - The Tennessee Williams Annual Review Critics at the Chicago Sun-Times noted she brings

: Critics often felt the film was "trapped in amber," with a Reel Film Review noting an "inert pace" and dialogue that felt overly flowery and affected.