: Reviewers from Behind the Lens highlighted the outstanding costuming and production design, which effectively evoke the "Roaring 20s" in Memphis, Tennessee.
Some viewers found the film's exploration of social isolation and sensitive souls to be deeply resonant despite the critical reception. 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 : Reviewers from Behind the Lens highlighted the
: 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". I wanted to be her friend
: 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.