‘Diamond’ Review: Andy Garcia Directs and Stars in a Charming but Slight Neo-Noir About an Old-Movie Detective…in Contemporary L.A.
Andy Garcia directs and stars in 'Diamond,' a neo-noir film set in contemporary Los Angeles. The film features Garcia as a vintage detective navigating a modern world, blending old Hollywood charm with contemporary elements. While the film starts strong with clever dialogue and a unique premise, it eventually loses some of its initial appeal.
- ▪The film showcases Andy Garcia as Joe Diamond, a detective reminiscent of 1940s Hollywood.
- ▪Garcia's character interacts with modern-day Los Angeles while maintaining his old-fashioned demeanor.
- ▪The movie features clever faux-noir dialogue, highlighting the contrast between Joe and the contemporary characters around him.
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Home Film Reviews May 20, 2026 5:17pm PT ‘Diamond’ Review: Andy Garcia Directs and Stars in a Charming but Slight Neo-Noir About an Old-Movie Detective…in Contemporary L.A. It's a fresh take on Old Hollywood, steeped in the love of vintage private-eye movies, though after a while the air starts to go out of it. By Owen Gleiberman Plus Icon Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic @OwenGleiberman Latest ‘The Man I Love’ Review: Rami Malek Has His Best Role Since ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in Ira Sachs’ Delicate and Touching ’80s Character Study 2 hours ago ‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Nicolas Winding Refn Gets Lost in His Own Private Filmmaking Hell With This David Lynch-on-Bad-Acid Disaster 1 day ago ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Review: An Efficient Adventure That Only Pretends to Be a Real…
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