My overall impression
As a writer myself I know that it is dangerous to try to say a lot in a single piece, you can end up saying nothing, or it is confused leaving your audience confused. Shiny White Diamonds suffers from this to a certain extent. Themes of incest, war in Afganistan, mental illness, agrophobia, abadonment, abuse of prescription drugs, abuse of alcohol, abusive sex, abuse of others and the general examination of damaged people. It’s a lot in a little over an hour but I have to tell you I left wanting to know more about these people and their world. The dialogue pops and the performances are fresh and crisp and honest. I’m glad I saw it. I liked the actors and their work even if I was left a little confused. Maybe this was the writers intent, if so it was successful. A good effort and worth seeing.
