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JAZZ IN THE DIAMOND DISTRICTMovie Reviews
Drama about a woman who loses her mother to a long-time battle with lung cancer, then focuses on her dream of becoming a singer. Cast:Michael Bailey, Elisha Efua Bartels, Eric Brooks, Kenny Burns, Monique CameronDirector:Lindsey ChristianRelease Date:May 1, 2009DVD Release:September 29, 2009From:Truly IndieRating:RLength:1 hr 19 min
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
Jazz in the Diamond District, Weak Reviews Limited
Jazz in the Diamond District played in limited release to weak reviews. • Mary Houlihan wrote in the Chicago Sun-Times, "...tries very hard to be a film that everyone will like. But it fails on nearly every point, descending into the realm of dull soap opera. The story is a series of cliches so blatant and overworked that even a Film 101 class could recognize the problems here." More Reviews Below...
Jazz in the Diamond District Positive Reviews (5 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (4 Reviews)
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: MODERATE "...dreams will be realized, some dashed, but audiences, having been dragged through this story too many times, won't care which. That said, there are a couple of reasons to stick with this film. The main one is the music..."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 342 words, 05/01/09
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: WEAK(cg) "Though first-time writer-director Lindsey Christian's style is nonexistent, this low-budget drama is heartfelt and honest.... There's no denying the film is unpolished, but it has an earthy soul."(See all of Joe Neumaier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 136 words, 05/01/09
Mary Houlihan, Chicago Sun-Times: MODERATE(cg) "...tries very hard to be a film that everyone will like. But it fails on nearly every point, descending into the realm of dull soap opera. The story is a series of cliches so blatant and overworked that even a Film 101 class could recognize the problems here."(See all of Mary Houlihan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 456 words, 05/15/09
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: POOR(cg) "Lindsey Christian's dull indie soap opera... Wood Harris of 'The Wire' gives the only polished performance in 'Jazz in the Diamond District,' which employs such devices as a dying parent and pregnancy to dismayingly cliched effect."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 121 words, 05/01/09
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Jazz in the Diamond District has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (0 Reviews)
Jazz in the Diamond District has not been reviewed by Alternative/Indie
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: MODERATE "...dreams will be realized, some dashed, but audiences, having been dragged through this story too many times, won't care which. That said, there are a couple of reasons to stick with this film. The main one is the music..."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 342 words, 05/01/09
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Melissa Anderson, Daily Variety: WEAK "...cliche-ridden... rarely rises above school-talent-show skill level and production values... This 'Diamond' is definitely in the rough, weighed down by bad dialogue, overacting, poorly miked scenes and awkward transitions."(See all of Melissa Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 296 words, 04/27/09
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: MODERATE "...dreams will be realized, some dashed, but audiences, having been dragged through this story too many times, won't care which. That said, there are a couple of reasons to stick with this film. The main one is the music..."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 342 words, 05/01/09
13.4 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Jazz in the Diamond District's reviews are separated by an average 13.4 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Jazz in the Diamond District's reviews cover 8.3% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,351 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 270 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Jazz in the Diamond District Coverage, Volume & Length (5 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 64.3 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Jazz in the Diamond District's reviews on average broke 64.3 hours after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Jazz in the Diamond District's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Jazz in the Diamond District (5 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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