The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond (2008) -

“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

: While some found Chris Evans' performance to be proof of his "next generation brilliance," others felt he was "out of his depth" and struggled with the Southern accent.

is a period drama directed by Jodie Markell that attempts to breathe life into a "long-lost" screenplay written by Tennessee Williams in 1957. Set in the 1920s American South, it follows Fisher Willow ( Bryce Dallas Howard ), a rebellious and unpopular socialite who hires Jimmy Dobyne ( Chris Evans ), the son of an alcoholic farmhand, to be her escort for the debutante season. Critical Consensus The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond (2008)

: Reviewers from Behind the Lens highlighted the outstanding costuming and production design, which effectively evoke the "Roaring 20s" in Memphis, Tennessee.

: The central conflict—the loss of a $5,000 diamond earring—is often criticized as a thin premise that fails to sustain a feature-length runtime. Community Perspectives “It shows the vulnerability of a socially scorn

: 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.

“I found it beautiful, and haunting. The struggle of having a singular soul, and trying to force yourself to be happy in mindless society... struck a chord so deeply within me.” Rotten Tomatoes Set in the 1920s American South, it follows

: 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".