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Just Ask for Diamond
Thirteen-year-old Nick and his slightly dense older brother Herbert run the Diamond Private Detective Agency above Camden Town Tube Station in north-central London. When a master criminal called The Falcon dies, they come into possession of his box of chocolate Maltesers, which contains the secret key to a fabulous cache of diamonds. Can they unravel the mystery and avoid the clutches of seedy lowlifes Brenda Von Falkenberg, Gott and Himmell, The Fat Man and the dogmatic Chief Inspector Snape, all of whom want to find the swag first.
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Plot Summary
When a distinguished Englishwoman is murdered, her socially awkward niece, Lady Emma Diamond, inherits a controlling interest in her aunt's international diamond conglomerate. Emma, who prefers to stay out of the limelight, is thrust into the glamorous and dangerous world of high finance and international intrigue. With the help of a smooth-talking private investigator and a loyal butler, she must navigate a treacherous landscape of corporate espionage and murder to uncover the truth behind her aunt's death and protect her newfound fortune.
Critical Reception
Just Ask for Diamond was a critical and commercial disappointment. While the film aimed for a sophisticated comedic caper, it was widely panned for its convoluted plot, uneven pacing, and reliance on tired comedic tropes. The performances were generally seen as the only redeeming quality, though even they couldn't salvage the film's weak script.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a messy and often nonsensical plot.
Humor falls flat, relying on predictable gags.
Performances are adequate but cannot overcome the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Just Ask for Diamond' is largely unavailable, but what limited feedback exists suggests a mixed to negative response, with viewers finding the film predictable and lacking in genuine comedic moments.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith, though the adaptation deviated significantly from the source material.
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